Dirk B. Yelinek, DVM, CVA ,CVSMT

701 S Pacific Coast Hwy; Redondo Beach, CA 90277

PHONE: 310-540-5588;FAX: 310-540-5595

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts

Attended the Ohio State University for both undergraduate and professional degrees (DVM-1984)

Currently reside in Redondo Beach, California where own and operate a conventional and alternative practice incorporating house calls, acupuncture, “chiropractic” and conventional medicineat the Redondo Shores Veterinary Center.

Healing Oasis Wellness Center Instructor 2001-present

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) Certified 2001

HOWC Certified VSMT 2001

President- American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA)   2004-2005

A.A.V.A. Board of Directors 2000-Present

I.V.A.S. U.S. Delegate 2000-2004

I.V.A.S. U.S. Education Committee 1999-Present

DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) Safety Officer-San Diego (Office of Emergency Response/National Disaster Medical System under Homeland Security)

Founding Member of the Department of Homeland Security

Member American Academy of Veterinary Disaster Medicine

OTHER: Past president Southbay Chapter of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

 Grievance & Ethics Committee Member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical      Association 1986-present

Associations: AVMA, SCVMA, AVCA, AHVMA, SVMA, SAVM, VECCS, Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce

Interests: Back-packing, travel, skiing, water sports (can’t sing or dance)