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Why See a Veterinary Specialist?

Why See A Veterinary Specialist?

Why See A Veterinary Specialist?

What Is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist has pursued additional education and training in a specific area of veterinary medicine in order to provide expert care and knowledge. After graduating from veterinary school, these doctors must be accepted into internships that are followed by a residency program in their respective fields of interest. These programs are competitive, and each discipline requires a successful candidate to meet strict criteria prior to Board Certification.

The specialists at VMS have been certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in their respective subspecialties.

Procedures which our specialists may provide include: endoscopy, ultrasound (heart, thoracic cavity, and abdominal cavity), ECG, advanced imaging (CT scan or MRI), chemotherapy, nutritional intervention, pacemaker management, advanced laboratory tests, and tissue aspirates and biopsies.

Why See a Specialist?

  • Obtain the perspective of a veterinary specialist to help in the diagnosis and management of your pet’s condition
  • Seek out specific diagnostic tests or therapy
  • Comprehensive 24-hour care is indicated

 

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Case Study: Megan Ross

VMS DFW Case Study

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Megan first began seeing the internal medicine specialists at VMS in 2009 for an immune attack against her platelets.

After years of successfully managing this disease with medications and routine checks of her blood, Megan was then found to be anemic.  Abdominal ultrasound revealed a tumor growing in her stomach wall. Meanwhile, Megan had also developed an enlarged heart due to abnormal heart valves.

Prior to surgery to remove the tumor from her stomach, Megan was evaluated by our cardiologist. Her heart disease was able to be managed and surgery was successful.  She was later diagnosed by the cardiologist with pulmonary hypertension, which is also being treated with medication.

Megan continues to live a full, cherished life at the amazing age of 15, thanks to a partnership between the VMS doctors and her dedicated owners.  Megan is adored by all the staff at VMS for her gentleness and amazing spirit.