When your pet is diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to understand that, just like with humans, treatment is always a plausible option. If detected early, and put in the hands of a specialist, your pet’s cancer can be aggressively treated. VCA-VRA’s local branch located near Germantown, MD has highly-sophisticated diagnostic tools and treatment plans that can help improve the rate of successful treatment of cancer in your pet. With our expert’s help, we can devise a treatment consisting of one or more of the following options:
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Palliative care
Why Does My Pet Need a Veterinary Oncologist?
Like humans, cancer in pets is often best dealt with in the hands of a professional. While your family veterinarian may just be able to coordinate with our oncologist, we strongly recommend you put treatment and diagnosis in the hands of our specialists for the highest level of care for your pet.Furthermore, we have access to specialized diagnostic treatment tools that general veterinarians may not have, along with safe and advanced equipment for administrating chemotherapy. This reduces the risk of treatment related complications. Plus, our oncologists act as excellent resources for owners regarding questions about chemotherapy.
Our oncologists have specialized, extensive training in the area of cancer diagnosis and treatment. This includes:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
- A rotating internship in general medicine and surgery
- Completing three years of an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) residency.
- Completing the ACVIM credentialing process by completing national qualifying and certifying exams
- Publishing an original, peer-reviewed research study
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