I grew up in northern Virginia and attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I then attended the University of Pennsylvania for vet school, after which I completed my rotating internship at Friendship. After returning to the University of Pennsylvania to complete a four-year residency in diagnostic imaging, I am extremely excited to be back at Friendship.
I enjoy many aspects of diagnostic imaging, but my favorite imaging modalities are ultrasound and MRI.
I live in northern Virginia with my husband Erik and our two dogs, Layla and Cash. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, hiking, cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles, and trying new restaurants.
Education:
- College of William & Mary, B.S., Biology
- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, VMD
- Friendship Hospital for Animals, Small Animal Rotating Internship
- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging Residency
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Publications and Research:
- Durrwachter R, Reetz JA. What Is Your Diagnosis? J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2022 Jan 25; 259 (S1):1-4. DOI: 10.2460/javma.20.03.0167.
- Durrwachter R, Mai W, Cordella A, Reetz J, Paek M. Addition of a 3D steady-state free precession pulse sequence improves magnetic resonance imaging identification of certain canine cranial nerves. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. Submission under review.
- Durrwachter R, Kraus M, Peddle G, Crooks A, Gelzer A. Congenital Left Coronary to Right Ventricular Fistula In a Dog. CASE Cardiovascular Imaging Case Reports. Submission under review.
- Wise R, Durrwachter R, Fanzone M, Mai W. Magnetic resonance imaging features of intravascular osteosarcoma in a dog with cervical myelopathy. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. Submission under review.
