Beast Mode

Handsome wildlife expert and lover of all Earth’s creatures, from the adorable to the ferocious, meet Dr. Evan Antin. We caught up with the busy vet at the Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital where you can find him on most days.

- Lisa Wayne

Spending the afternoon with Dr. Antin, or Evan as he so charmingly asks to be called, we quickly become aware that here is a man completely happy and at ease with animals, seeming to speak a language familiar only to them. It felt as though we were left out of Animal Language 101 watching the silent exchange between man and beast. Behold the 13-foot-long Albino Burmese Python who wraps itself around his neck and is just too happy to snuggle. A giant Monitor Water Lizard with claws an inch long and a deadly bite sits quietly while the doctor conducts a much needed manicure. He is patient and understanding, giving each animal his full attention. The creatures seem to sense he truly cares for their wellbeing; they are content to let him hold them, pick them up, turn them over, completely confident in his abilities. A wondrous thing to watch, we were all a bit in awe of this kindhearted man who not only talks to, but also listens to, the animals.

Dr. Evan Antin has a voice and that voice is being heard around the world. With his 600K Instagram fans he is fast gaining recognition as a wildlife advocate and protector. He posts mainly fun loving and positive photos of his patients but occasionally, photos of the mistreatment of the creatures he cares so much for also show up on his feed. Raising awareness and educating people about animal welfare comes naturally to him. Dr. Antin spends much of his free time traveling to remote parts of the globe volunteering his services to aid wildlife in distress. In these distant areas, skilled doctors are few and far between. Dr. Antin is able to diagnosis and treat these creatures who might otherwise suffer from lack of attention or access to the advanced medical techniques he is so well versed in.