Education

• BA in Biology/Chemistry, California State University, Sacramento, 1975 
• DVM, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, 1979 
• Unclassified graduate student at California State University, Sacramento, taking courses for a second BS in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Professional Certifications and Licensing

• Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), Certified in Avian Practice, 1993 until 2024. Dr. Fudge was one of the first 20 people in the world to be board certified in Avian Practice and a founding member 
• Not licensed in North Carolina.
• No longer accredited for the issuance of health certificates.

Career Highlights and Experience

• California Avian Laboratory (CEO, 1985-2014): Founded the first national avian/exotic diagnostic lab of its kind in the world.
• Avian/Exotic Clinic and Mobile Practice (California, 1979-2014): Established the first avian/exotic veterinary clinic in the U.S., starting in 1982.
• Veterinary Information Network (VIN, 1992-present): Serves as an Avian Specialist Consultant, having completed over 16,000 online consultations with veterinarians.
• Veterinary Medical Officer (on-call), USDA APHIS National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps (2013-2018). 

Leadership and Memberships

• President, Association of Avian Veterinarians (1984-1985) .
• Board of Regents, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (1991-1994).
• Member, Greater Greenville Veterinary Medical Association and Carolina Nature Photographers Association 
• Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians (1981-2018, 2024-2025)

Publications and Lectures

Dr. Fudge is a former scientific journal and book editor/reviewer, author, and international lecturer. He has presented in the US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany. 

Selected Controversial Topics in Avian Diagnostics Seminars Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine, Alan Fudge DVM Editor 2001

Some publications

Stated Reason for Not Recertifying ABVP Avian

Dr. Fudge stated he would not be recertifying for a fourth time in 2024, citing a lack of support for "the majority of veterinary groups going woke"