Dr. Jerry M. Owens received his DVM from UC Davis in 1971. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and provides imaging consultations in the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere via telemedicine. Professionally, he is a member of the AVMA, CVMA, ACVR, two local veterinary associations, the Veterinary Ethics Society and the American Veterinary History Society. He has authored three textbooks, many scientific articles and has been a popular speaker to veterinary organizations throughout the world. He has two daughters and one grandson. Semi-retired in Sonoma Valley, he has a gentleman’s farm with a large garden, barn, chickens, goats, pigs and sheep and vintage American cars. He is a member of the Sonoma Valley Rotary Club and the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. He is currently writing about veterinary history and other social topics. Other hobbies include golf, fly fishing, wood working and consumer advocacy.