Paul McNamara- K9 Trauma and Care. Dr. Paul McNamara is a Board Certified veterinary surgeon who lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. Dr. McNamara has developed a particular expertise in recognizing and understanding the conditions working dogs encounter, and in treating the problems these K-9s often experience. Developing treatment protocols most appropriate to working dogs, rather than to companions animals, has allowed him to work with handlers to extend the service lives of these valuable K-9 officers, while safeguarding their long-term health and safety. In addition to his work as a veterinary surgeon,

Dr. McNamara is also a Special Deputy with Schenectady County, New York. His retired partner Sasha was certified in advanced narcotics and tracking and his current K-9 partner, Herod, has been certified in advanced narcotics, patrol and tracking. Dr. McNamara has provided veterinary surgical care for the New York State Police K-9 units, and has conducted K-9 First Aid Seminars for the State Police of New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey; the New York/New Jersey Port Authority Police; U.S. Customs; U.S. Border Patrol; U.S. Park Police; and Federal Bureau of Investigation, among many others. Dr. McNamara received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor's Degrees from Cornell University. He completed his residency in Small Animal Surgery at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Dr. McNamara's tenure at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine also included service as an instructor in small animal surgery at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Dr. McNamara's national service includes participation in the Center for Disease Control's Emergency Working Group focused on anthrax exposure for service canines. Dr. McNamara is a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical Association, United States Police Canine Association, North American Police Work Dog Association, and the American Canine Sports Medicine Association.