Dr. Stubbs' Biography

Dr. W. Preston Stubbs is a native of Jamestown, New York and grew up in northern Virginia. He earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from George Mason University in 1985 and received his D.V.M. degree from the Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. Dr. Stubbs received his internship training at Cornell University and completed a residency in small animal surgery in 1994. Dr. Stubbs is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (please see section on board-certification). After a year as a clinical instructor in surgery at the University of Florida and 2 years as an instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Massey University in New Zealand, Dr. Stubbs joined a large private referral practice in Florida and moved to Colorado in 2000. He practiced at and was a partner in Alameda East Veterinary Hospital until 2007. He then joined Animal Hospital Specialty Center in Highlands Ranch.

He has published numerous articles in refereed journals and has authored several book chapters. Dr. Stubbs has also presented countless scientific lectures and continuing education presentations both nationally and abroad on topics such as cranial cruciate ligament disease, hip dysplasia, therapy for osteoarthritis, and treatment of various general surgical conditions. He has served as a consultant for numerous zoos, animal rescue organizations and the animal health industry. Dr. Stubbs was also featured on Animal Planet networks Emergency Vets and EVets Interns television programs. He and his wife Laura have 5 children and enjoy life in Denver, Colorado.