Mette Louise Halck

Mette Louise Halck serves as a Research Assistant and PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, concurrently holding a Senior Veterinarian position at the University Hospital for Companion Animals. Her clinical and research work focuses exclusively on exotic companion animals within the Sections for Internal Medicine, Oncology and Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging & Companion Animal Surgery and Clinical Specialties.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Specialist in Dogs and Cats (Fagdyrlæge i hund og kat)
• Master of Exotic Companion and Hobby Animal Medicine
• Danish Veterinary Specialist in Small Mammals

Dr. Halck's research centers on pathological conditions in small exotic mammals, with particular emphasis on dermatological and gastrointestinal disorders in ferrets, dental disease epidemiology in rabbits, and surgical conditions in guinea pigs. Her work integrates clinical diagnostics with histopathological analysis to address under-researched areas in exotic animal medicine, often publishing in specialized journals like Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice and Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine.

Analysis of her six publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent focus on species-specific pathologies in ferrets (dermatology and gastroenterology), guinea pigs (surgical and dermatological conditions), and rabbits (dental disease). Her research demonstrates strong clinical correlation, frequently presenting case reports alongside epidemiological studies to establish diagnostic protocols and treatment standards for niche companion animal species.

As an active clinician-researcher, Dr. Halck contributes to both the Section for Internal Medicine, Oncology and Clinical Pathology and the Section for Diagnostic Imaging & Companion Animal Surgery and Clinical Specialties, where her work bridges diagnostic imaging, surgical intervention, and clinical pathology for exotic species.