Sarah Elizabeth Carotenuto
- Assistant Professor of Practice
Contact
- Administration, Rm. 512
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- sarahcarotenuto@arizona.edu
Degrees
- D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
- North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- B.A. Political Science
- Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States
Work Experience
- Veterinary Emergency Group Chandler (2022 - Ongoing)
- VCA Valley Animal Hospital & Emergency Center (2015 - 2022)
- Emergency Animal Clinic (2012 - 2014)
- VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital (2009 - 2011)
- Canyon Pet Hospital (2007 - 2009)
Awards
- Community Outreach Faculty Award
- Student AVMA, Summer 2023
- SAVMA Faculty Community Outreach Award
- Student American Veterinary Medical Association, Winter 2022
- Southwest Mentor of the Year
- Veterinary Centers of America, Fall 2018
Licensure & Certification
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University (2007)
- Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Canine/Feline, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (2014)
Interests
Teaching
GastrointestinalUltrasoundSurgeryClient CommunicationExotics and Companion Mammal Medicine and SurgeryEmergency and Critical Care Medicine and Surgery
Courses
2025-26 Courses
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Foundations
VETM 801 (Fall 2025)
2024-25 Courses
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Clinical Logic in Doctoring
VETM 804C (Summer I 2025) -
Gastrointestinal
VETM 809 (Summer I 2025) -
Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2025) -
Musculoskeletal
VETM 807 (Spring 2025) -
Foundations
VETM 801 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Clinical Logic in Doctoring
VETM 804C (Summer I 2024) -
Gastrointestinal
VETM 809 (Summer I 2024) -
Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2024) -
Musculoskeletal
VETM 807 (Spring 2024)
2022-23 Courses
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Gastrointestinal
VETM 809 (Summer I 2023)
2021-22 Courses
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Gastrointestinal
VETM 809 (Summer I 2022)
2020-21 Courses
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Gastrointestinal
VETM 809 (Summer I 2021) -
Independent Study
ACBS 499 (Spring 2021) -
Foundations
VETM 801 (Fall 2020) -
Independent Study
ACBS 499 (Fall 2020)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Edell, A. S., Vella, D. G., Sheen, J. C., Carotenuto, S. E., McKee, T., & Bergman, P. J. (2022). Retrospective analysis of risk factors, clinical features, and prognostic indicators for urolithiasis in guinea pigs: 158 cases (2009-2019). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 260(S2), S95-S100.More infoTo investigate risk factors, clinical features, and prognostic indicators in guinea pigs with urolithiasis.
- Carotenuto, S. E., Bergman, P. J., Ray, J. R., & McKee, T. (2021). Retrospective comparison of three antivenoms for the treatment of dogs with crotalid envenomation. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 259(5), 503-509.More infoTo retrospectively compare clinical outcomes associated with 3 commercially available antivenom products (2 F[ab']2 products and 1 IgG product) in dogs with crotalid envenomation.
Presentations
- Carotenuto, S. E. (2023, June). Treatment of Rattlesnake Envenomations in Small Animals: Lessons for a Lifetime. Viper Symposium. Rodeo, NM.
- Carotenuto, S. E. (2022, July). Which Antivenom Should I choose?. Venom week 2022. Phoenix, AZ: University of Florida.
