Dr. Claudia Hochleithner is Head of Tierarztpraxis Strebersdorf in Vienna, Austria, a veterinary practice specializing in small animals and exotic species. She has extensive experience in clinical practice and diagnostic imaging, particularly ultrasound in reptiles and exotic animals. Dr, Hochleithner has contributed to several scientific publications and authored book chapters on ultrasound in reptile medicine, including contributions to Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery and Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery. She has delivered lectures internationally in more than 35 countries across five continents and actively contributes to veterinary education and wildlife conservation initiatives.