A TEAM You Can Trust
Providing preeminent veterinary cancer care has been our mission since 2004. It is clear to us that creating our unique brand of care can only be accomplished when we find the right people, and nurture an environment to support, align and inspire them. Though, as you can see below, we seek out and hire the very best, we are more than a collection of individual experts. We work together as a team every day to deliver an exceptional overall experience to every one of our Clients, Animal Patients, and Referring Veterinarians. We value and appreciate the trust you place in us, and look forward to embracing you in our culture of HOPE, CARE and Optimal OUTCOMESTM.
Our Integrated Care and Highly Skilled Staff
When you come to our Clinic, you will see how every element of your care is smoothly integrated among our doctors, between our specialty areas, and within our facilities. This close and seamless coordination is key to delivering Optimal OUTCOMES because it allows the formidable individual expertise of our staff members to be expressed and experienced at its greatest level, and to your maximum advantage.
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) All veterinarians have earned an undergraduate college degree and completed four years of veterinary medical school. After passing a comprehensive national and state exam, they can practice as Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) in their state.
Our Veterinary Oncology Specialists (Diplomates) Beyond their DVM training, every one of our veterinarians has pursued additional education and experiences to establish expertise in distinct areas of oncology. Most are “board-certified,” which requires extensive training and course caseload, published research, at least one year of internship experience and three to five years of hospital residency focusing on a specific specialty, after which a rigorous exam must be passed for certification. These professionals have then reached the pinnacle of veterinarian achievement in training and are considered “Diplomates” of the accreditation organization for that area as recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association Board of Veterinary Specialties.
Veterinary ONCOLOGy Specialists
Medical Oncology
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One of our Medical Oncology professionals will conduct your initial Consultation and will oversee the care of you and your pet from that point forward. Their specialty area is cancer identification, growth, and all forms of treatment. Board-certified Medical Oncologists are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM). As part of your Consultation they will create and walk you through your Optimal OUTCOME Care GuideTM – providing our Expert Diagnosis, recommending at least two comprehensive Treatment Options (designing chemotherapy protocols and coordinating with our veterinary internists, surgeons and radiation oncologist if needed), and discussing Treatment Comparisons with you so that you can make responsible, Informed Decisions. Once you have selected a Care Plan, the Medical Oncologist will integrate all of your care with us, and will keep both you and your primary care veterinarian fully informed of your pet’s Care Plan and progress.
Radiation Oncology
Our board-certified Radiation Oncologist plans and manages the increasingly complex and critical imaging procedures necessary to accurately diagnose and treat cancer. While many practices use the remote, contracted services of an off-site Radiation Oncologist, our Radiation Oncologist is fully present in-house to manage our highly sophisticated radiation planning, treatment therapies – benefiting your pet in all phases of their care. Our investment in state-of-the-art, human-caliber equipment and facilities, combined with this rare, on-site professional expertise, has fueled tremendous growth and success in our radiation therapy and stereotactic radiation therapy services. Board-certified Radiation Oncologists are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (DACVR).
Surgery
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Whereas all veterinarians can perform surgery as part of their normal practice, oncological surgery is best managed by specialists with extensive experience in animal cancer, and with the on-site access to equipment, technology, lab facilities, coordinating specialists (Radiation Oncologist, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncologist) and support staff to ensure the best outcomes. Based on their observations during surgical treatment, our board-certified experts, Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS), will recommend further treatment and medicines, and will provide post-operative monitoring.
Internal Medicine
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Our board-certified Internal Medicine professional is an expert in the specific effects of cancer on internal organ systems and animal conditions including gastroenterology, endocrinology, infectious disease, urology, respiratory, hematology, immunology, and others. When appropriate, your Medical Oncologist integrates her expertise into the Treatment Options presented in your Optimal OUTCOME Care Guide™ and into your chosen Care Plan. This coordination of medical knowledge, input, communication and skills with the Internist will continue throughout your pet’s treatment. Our specialist in Internal Medicine is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM).
Medical Operations
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Our Director of Medical Operations oversees Animal Cancer Care Clinic‘s statewide clinical and administrative operations, ensuring the highest quality of patient care, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations.
Oncology Interns
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In addition to treating animal cancers, ACCC is proud to serve as a teaching hospital, where doctors specializing in oncology can gain clinical experience. Our interns work alongside our team of oncologists before they continue their training as residents at a three-year university-based program. During their time at ACCC, these amazing interns shadow and learn from our team of oncologists. They participate in grand rounds, where Animal Patient cases are discussed as a group, complete case studies and present to our entire company at grand rounds at least twice. Throughout their year with us, they will participate in rotations in each area of oncology, including radiation and surgical oncology, learning the intricacies of treating individual animals and each type of cancer.
Support Staff
Medical Support
The medical support staff necessary to competently and smoothly operate a clinic of our caliber includes exceptional Oncology Nurses, Internal Medicine/Critical Care Nurses, Surgery Nurses, Lab Technicians, Radiology Technicians and their assistants. These medical professionals facilitate the care and comfort of every patient, and support our doctors every day in achieving Optimal OUTCOMES.
Client Support
Client support at ACCC is centered on our collective commitment to Healing, Optimism, Patience and Empathy (HOPE). Our staff focuses every day on the communications, administration, and logistics of successful Client and Patient interactions. Our Client Support activities are central to our culture, and the skills, efficiency and demeanor of our staff is critical in achieving Optimal OUTCOMES.