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Dr Ivayla Yozova Dipl.ACVECC, Dipl.ECVECC, Dr.med.vet., MBA, MVM

Non-Practicing Clinical Vet Specialist

School of Veterinary Science

Ivayla is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care since 2017 and of the Euroean College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care since 2019 after completing a residency at the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Switzerland. During her residency she also completed a doctoral thesis on the topic of synthetic colloids in the same establishement. 

She graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Trakia University, Bulgaria, in 2007 after completing her senior year at the National Veterinary School of Nantes, France. This was followed by a Small Animals Internship at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse, France. Before starting her residency in 2013, she spent 3 years in a Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care private practice on the French Riviera. During this time, she also completed a Master of Business Administration (Institute of Business Administration, Nice, France) and an Inter-University Diploma in Pain Management (Medical Faculty,University of Montpellier, France). 

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Professional

Qualifications

  • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2017)
  • Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2019)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Vetsuisse, University of Bern (2015)
  • Masters in Business Administration - Institute of Business Administration of Nice (2011)
  • Masters in Veterinary Medicine - Trakia University (2007)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, Higher Education Academy (Fellow) (2022)

Prizes and Awards

  • SoVS Early Career Researcher Award - School of Veterinary Science (2022)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Fluid Therapy, Artificial Colloids; Endothelial glycocalyx function and dysfunction; Trauma;

Research Opportunities

  • Endothelial Glycocalyx  (01/11/2019) Clinical methods for assessment of the endothelial glycocalyx
  • Cardiovascular small animal point-of-care ultrasound  (20/01/2020) Evaluation of cardiac and caudal Vena Cave point-of-care ultrasound parameters in cats.
  • Feline trauma  (30/04/2020) Epidemiological and financial aspects of feline trauma in New Zealand
  • Financial aspects of small animal emergency medicine  (01/06/2020) Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on owners expenditures in New Zealand
  • Karaka Berry Toxicosis in dogs  (20/03/2023) Epidemiology and management approaches to karakin toxicosis in dogs in New Zealand

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Veterinary Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (070701): Veterinary Diagnosis and Diagnostics (070703): Veterinary Medicine (070706): Veterinary Sciences (070700)

Keywords

Fluid therapy, synthetic colloids, hydroxyethyl starch

Research Outputs

Journal

Yozova, ID., Londoño, LL., Sano, H., Thomson, N., & Munday, JS. (2025). Immediate effects of an intravenous fluid challenge on the endothelial glycocalyx in healthy anaesthetized cats. Veterinary Journal. 314
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Yozova, I.
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Jalava, SM., Rosanowski, SM., Hultman, TM., Owen, R., Boysen, SR., & Yozova, ID. (2025). Effect of Volume Depletion and Intravascular Volume Overload on Ultrasonographically Derived Caudal Vena Cava Parameters in Healthy Sedated Cats. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 35(5), 502-513
[Journal article]Authored by: Owen, R., Yozova, I.
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Hultman, TM., Rosanowski, SM., Jalava, SM., Boysen, SR., & Yozova, ID. (2023). Establishment of reference intervals for ultrasonographically derived caudal vena cava parameters from 110 healthy, lightly sedated cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 25(10)
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Yozova, ID., Kent, MS., & Jandrey, KE. (2023). Effects of a single subcutaneous dose of enoxaparin on veterinary viscoelastic coagulation monitor variables in healthy cats: Double blind, placebo controlled cross-over trial. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 37(1), 133-139
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Fitzgerald, WR., Cave, NJ., & Yozova, ID. (2022). Clinical parameters at time of admission as prognostic indicators in cats presented for trauma to an emergency centre in New Zealand: a retrospective analysis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 24(12), 1294-1300
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Yozova, ID., Londoño, LA., Millar, KK., Sano, H., Weidgraaf, K., Thomson, NA., . . . Munday, JS. (2022). Rapid Patient-Side Evaluation of Endothelial Glycocalyx Thickness in Healthy Sedated Cats Using GlycoCheck® Software. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8
[Journal article]Authored by: Munday, J., Thomson, N., Yozova, I.
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Hultman, TM., Boysen, SR., Owen, R., & Yozova, ID. (2022). Ultrasonographically derived caudal vena cava parameters acquired in a standing position and lateral recumbency in healthy, lightly sedated cats: a pilot study. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 24(10), 1039-1045
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Hoehne, SN., Yozova, I., Vidondo, B., & Adamik, KN. (2021). Comparison of the effects of 7.2% hypertonic saline and 20% mannitol on electrolyte and acid-base variables in dogs with suspected intracranial hypertension. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 35(1), 341-351 Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.15973
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Adamik, KN., & Yozova, ID. (2021). Colloids Yes or No? - a “Gretchen Question” Answered. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8
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Yozova, ID., Sano, H., Weidgraaf, K., Candy, EJ., & Cockrem, JF. (2021). A randomized cross-over trial assessing salivary and urinary cortisol concentrations after alfaxalone and propofol administration in healthy cats. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 74
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Hoehne, SN., Yozova, ID., Vidondo, B., & Adamik, KN. (2021). Comparison of the effects of 7.2% hypertonic saline and 20% mannitol on electrolyte and acid-base variables in dogs with suspected intracranial hypertension. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 35(1), 341-351
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Kopke, MA., & Yozova, ID. (2020). Management of presumptive canine permethrin toxicosis using intravenous lipid emulsion as an adjunctive therapy. Veterinary Record Case Reports. 8(2)
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Adamik, KN., & Yozova, ID. (2019). Starch wars-new episodes of the saga. Changes in regulations on hydroxyethyl starch in the European Union. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 5(JAN)
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Yozova, ID., Howard, J., Sigrist, NE., & Adamik, KN. (2017). Current trends in volume replacement therapy and the use of synthetic colloids in small animals-An internet-based survey (2016). Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 4(SEP)
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Pisano, SRR., Howard, J., Posthaus, H., Kovacevic, A., & Yozova, ID. (2017). Hydrocortisone therapy in a cat with vasopressor-refractory septic shock and suspected critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency. Clinical Case Reports. 5(7), 1123-1129
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Yozova, ID., Howard, J., Henke, D., Dirkmann, D., & Adamik, KN. (2017). Comparison of the effects of 7.2% hypertonic saline and 20% mannitol on whole blood coagulation and platelet function in dogs with suspected intracranial hypertension - a pilot study. BMC Veterinary Research. 13(1)
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Yozova, ID., Howard, J., & Adamik, KN. (2017). Effect of tetrastarch (hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4) on plasma creatinine concentration in cats: a retrospective analysis (2010–2015). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 19(10), 1073-1079
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Yozova, ID., Howard, J., & Adamik, KN. (2016). Retrospective evaluation of the effects of administration of tetrastarch (hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4) on plasma creatinine concentration in dogs (2010-2013): 201 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care San Antonio Tex 2001. 26(4), 568-577
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Adamik, KN., Yozova, ID., & Regenscheit, N. (2015). Controversies in the use of hydroxyethyl starch solutions in small animal emergency and critical care. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 25(1), 20-47
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Book

Jalava, S., & Yozova, I. (2025). Domestic short hair cat referred for cardiovascular collapse following suspected trauma. In Case Studies in Small Animal Point of Care Ultrasound A Color Handbook. (pp. 220 - 226).
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Hultman, TM., & Yozova, I. (2025). Abyssinian with pyrexia, coughing, and prior history of pyothorax. In Case Studies in Small Animal Point of Care Ultrasound A Color Handbook. (pp. 87 - 90).
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Hultman, TM., & Yozova, I. (2025). Oliguric domestic shorthair on IV fluids for suspected lily intoxication that has gained weight while hospitalized. In Case Studies in Small Animal Point of Care Ultrasound A Color Handbook. (pp. 257 - 264).
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Wierenga, JR., & Yozova, ID. (2021). Organophosphates and carbamates. In CG. Byers, & M. Giunti (Eds.) Feline Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. (pp. 295 - 300). Milano, Italy: Edra SpA
[Chapter]Authored by: Yozova, I.
Yozova, I., & Wierenga, J. (2021). Pyrethrins and pyrethroids. In CG. Byers, & M. Giunti (Eds.) Feline Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. Paris, France: Edra Editions
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Conference

Houben, K., Avendaño Veas, FA., Tan, WKA., & Yozova, ID. (2024). Influence Of Estimated Costs On Euthanasia Decision For Cats Presented With Trauma To An Emergency Center In New Zealand: A Retrospective Analysis. Abstracts from the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium and the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Annual Congress 2024. (pp. S33 - S34). : International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium and the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Annual Congress 2024
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avendano Veas, F., Yozova, I.
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Jalava, S., Hultman, TM., & Yozova, I. (2023). Karaka berry toxicosis in 5 dogs - a case series. , ANZCVS "Science Week"
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Jalava, S., Hultman, TV., Boysen, SR., & Yozova, ID. (2022). Effects of hypovolemia and volume overload on ultrasonographically-derived caudal vena cava parameters in healthy lightly sedated cats. In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Vol. 32 (pp. S27 - S28). , European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (EVECC Annual CongressEVECCS congress Massachusetts, USA: John Wiley and Sons, Inc for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Yozova, I.
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Hultman, TM., Jalava, S., Boysen, SR., & Yozova, ID. (2022). Establishment of reference internals for ultrasonographically-derived causal vena cava parameters in healthy lightly sedated cats – preliminary results. In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care; Abstracts from the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Annual Congress, and the ACVECC VetCOT Veterinary Trauma & Critical Care Conference 2022 Vol. 32 (pp. S34 - S35). , European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (EVECC) Congress Medford, MA, USA: John Wiley and Sons, Inc, for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Yozova, I.
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Hultman, T., Boysen, S., Owen, R., & Yozova, I. (2021). Comparison of Sonographically-Derived Caudal Vena Cava Parameters Acquired in Standing and Lateral Position in Healthy Awake Cats – A Pilot Study. In British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress 2021: Clinical abstract presentations, BSAVA Virtual Congress 2021 Abstract Sessions Quedgeley, United Kingdom: British Small Animal Veterinary Association
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Owen, R., Yozova, I.
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Hohne, SN., Yozova, ID., Vidondo, B., & Adamik, KN. (2020). Comparison of the Effects of 7.2% Hypertonic Saline and 20% Mannitol on Electrolyte Concentrations and Acid-Base Parameters in Dogs with Suspected Intracranial Hypertension. In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Vol. 30 (pp. S23 - S24). , International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, and the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Annual Congress 2020: John Wiley and Sons Ltd on behalf of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Yozova, I.
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Jandrey, KE., Yozova, ID., & Kent, M. (2020). Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Trial for Assessment of Subcutaneous Enoxaparin Treatment of Healthy Cats Using the VCM-VetT. In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Vol. 30 (pp. S24 - S24). , European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Congresse Congress 2020 Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc on behalf of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)
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Yozova, ID., Londono, L., Sano, H., Thomson, N., Munday, J., & Cave, N. (2020). Assessment of the Endothelial Glycocalyx after a Fluid Bolus in Healthy Anesthetized Cats Using Rapid, Patient-Side Glycocheck Analysis Software. In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Vol. 30 (pp. S27 - S27). , European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Congress 2020 Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc on behalf of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Munday, J., Thomson, N., Yozova, I.
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Millar, KK., Yozova, I., Londono, LA., Munday, J., Thomson, N., & Sano, H. (2019). Evaluation of the Endothelial Glycocalyx in Healthy Anesthetized Cats Using Rapid, Patient-Side Glycocheck Analysis Software. In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Vol. 29 (pp. S11 - S11). , International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Annual Congress, and the ACVECC VetCOT Veterinary Trauma and Critical Care Conference, 2019 Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc on behalf of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Munday, J., Thomson, N., Yozova, I.
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Yozova, ID., Sano, H., Owen, R., Sakata, H., & Cockrem, JF. (2019). Salivary cortisol concentrations after alfaxalone or propofol administration in healthy cats (Abstr.). In Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Vol. 29 (pp. S42 - S42). , EVECC Congress: John Wiley and Sons on behalf of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Owen, R., Yozova, I.
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Yozova, ID., Pisano, SR., & Howard, J. (2018). Suspected critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) in a cat with bicavitary septic effusion secondary to ruptured pyometra. Poster session presented at the meeting of 15th EVECC congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Yozova, I.
Yozova, ID., Adamik, KN., & Howard, J. (2014). Effects of waxy maize derived 6% tetrastarch (hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4) on plasma creatinine levels in dogs – a retrospective analysis 2010-2013. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Vol. 24 (pp. s31 - s31). : International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium and the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Annual Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Yozova, I.
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Yozova, ID., Verwaerde, P., Jordan, G., Bedel, B., Brechard, S., Dumont, S., . . . Petit, C. (2009). Critical and intensive care for a Feline Pemphigus Vulgaris Case. Poster session presented at the meeting of 8th EVECCS, Berlin, Germany
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Yozova, I.
Yozova, ID., Slavov, E., Dzhelebov, P., Andonova, M., & Sarov, G. (2005). Development of a model of intravenous glucose tolerance test in dog. Trakia Journal of Sciences, 2005. Vol. 3 (pp. 5 - 7).
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Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Current
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • French
    Last used: Current
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • German
    Last used: Current
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Average
  • Bulgarian
    Last used: Current
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Greek
    Last used: Current
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Needs work

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