Dr. K. Wade Burton is a 1994 graduate of Texas A&M University. Wade is a Medical Affairs Specialist for Infectious Diseases with IDEXX and has delivered numerous educational presentations at veterinary schools, conferences, and veterinary medical association meetings. Prior to joining IDEXX in 2015, he was an associate in a mixed animal practice, a practice owner and then was a Technical Service Veterinarian for Merial. Wade is a member of the American Association Veterinary Parasitologists and American Heartworm Society and has worked with industry leaders to educate and inform the veterinary community, including developing research, educational tools and publications. He currently serves on Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine Development Council, BIMS Advisory Board and is a member of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team. Wade and his wife, Dr. Susan Hopper, live in Liberty Hill, Texas, with their two dogs, one cat and three horses.