Dr. Simona Buoncompagni's expertise lies in internal medicine, ultrasound, and extracorporeal therapies. Her career has taken her across continents, starting in Italy, where she graduated with honors with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2002. She continued her academic pursuits with a Master's degree in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy of Small Animals.

Dr. Buoncompagni’s commitment to excellence led her to the United States, where she completed a Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at Oklahoma State University. She holds numerous certifications, including ACVIM Small Animal Internal Medicine Board Certification, hemodialysis certification from the University of California, Davis, and Clinical Fellowship Certification in Urinary Disease & Extracorporeal Therapies from the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Buoncompagni has held clinical positions worldwide throughout her career, leaving a lasting impact at each institution. Notably, she founded Veterinary Internal Medicine Express (VIME), a pioneering mobile internal medicine referral service in Oklahoma.

An avid educator, Dr. Buoncompagni has lectured internationally and contributed to veterinary literature, reflecting her dedication to advancing the field. Currently, she serves as a Clinician in Internal Medicine, Ultrasound, and Extracorporeal Therapies at Miami Veterinary Specialist, where she continues to uphold the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence. Dr. Buoncompagni's journey exemplifies her’ unwavering dedication to improving animal health and advancing veterinary medicine.

Dr. Susanne Stieger-Vanegas is a board-certified veterinary radiologist. She earned her degree from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, in 1995. Initially, she worked in a small animal clinic in Vienna before pursuing a doctoral program at the same university, focusing on gallbladder disease in dogs. Subsequently, she completed a comprehensive diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, in collaboration with the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland, in 2001. Following her residency, she served as a lecturer at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden. From 2003 to 2007, she undertook a PhD program concentrating on ultrasound imaging of tumor angiogenesis and utilizing ultrasound to enhance vascular permeability. This was conducted at the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Davis. In 2009, she joined the team at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, where she is currently a full professor. Her research interests encompass a wide range of areas, including computed tomography and ultrasound applications in gastrointestinal, complex cardiac, and musculoskeletal diseases in dogs and New World Camelids. Additionally, her research delves into 3D modeling and printing of intricate disease processes in various species, including small, large, and exotic animals. The primary aim of this work is to gain a deeper understanding of complex disease mechanisms, offer tools for improved student learning, and enhance patient outcomes by providing personalized treatment planning and care through 3D models.