Amy N Schnelle

Amy N Schnelle serves as Interim Assistant Director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Her dual role integrates diagnostic laboratory leadership with academic instruction in veterinary clinical sciences.

Her research specializes in comparative hematology across non-domestic species, with particular expertise in anticoagulant effects on blood parameters. Key interests include:

• Species-specific hematologic validation
• Wildlife blood sampling methodologies
• Diagnostic accuracy in exotic animal medicine
• Anticoagulant compatibility testing

Her work bridges clinical pathology and wildlife conservation through rigorous laboratory science.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on methodological challenges in wildlife hematology, analyzing anticoagulant impacts across avian, reptilian, and marine mammal species. This research establishes critical reference intervals for underrepresented taxa while addressing pre-analytical variables in field diagnostics.

As Interim Assistant Director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Schnelle oversees diagnostic operations supporting veterinary clinicians, wildlife rehabilitators, and conservation programs. Her laboratory expertise directly informs clinical decision-making for diverse animal cases through evidence-based diagnostic protocols.