About

Campfire Veterinary Media is a new educational endeavour by Dr. Paul Rist, veterinary radiologist. The goal is to create accessible online veterinary learning with videos and articles in a fun and entertaining format, with an initial emphasis on veterinary diagnostic ultrasound.

Paul Rist, DVM, Diplomate ACVR

Paul was born and raised in Slidell, Louisiana and grew up exploring the swamps and marshes of his home state.  He graduated from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.  Following graduation, he completed a one-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College.  From 2002-2005, he completed a Residency in Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

After his residency, he worked as an Assistant Professor and Faculty Radiologist at the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine until 2007.  From 2009-2019, Paul worked as a part-time Clinical Radiologist at the University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College.

In 2008, Dr. Rist founded Maritime Veterinary Imaging, a veterinary mobile ultrasound and teleradiology service based in the Maritime provinces of Canada.  Radterra was founded by Dr. Rist in 2013, and was the evolution of the teleradiology portion of his business.  In June 2023, Radterra’s teleradiology business was sold to Antech Imaging Services (AIS).

Dr. Rist enjoys backpacking, fishing, weightlifting, and adventure/nature photography. A collection of his photography can be seen at the website http://www.paulrist.com