Friday, June 30, 2017

What people are saying......


Message from our client:

I would like to take the time and thought to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful work you did with my 18 year old dog, Bonnie. While most veterinarians dismissed the idea of removing tumors surgically at her age, you welcomed the challenge and proved to be tops in your field with the results you achieved. 
Although the results prove your surgical skills to be superior, I commend you on your thought processes and surgical plan as well, as you prepared her pre -surgically with IV fluids to assist in holding the blood pressure up, while flushing the kidneys of general anesthesia post surgically to achieve a rapid and full recovery of her physical and mental faculties. Indeed, you are most impressive.
 I have recommended you to many people who feel frustrated at not having any acceptable alternatives to helping their beloved animals to maintain a good quality of life. Many of these people I have met for the first time and have assured them that you are the most creative and successful veterinarian in your diagnostics and treatment procedures that I have ever known, and I have known many.
Bonnie and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for extending her longevity and providing a better quality of life. We further extend that gratitude to your team at Hollywood.
Sincerely,
Thomas Patrick


Meet Bonnie! She is an 18 yrs old pup that recently underwent surgery with our surgeon, Dr. Briana Danielson for removal of multiple masses. Dr. Danielson, is a board certified surgeon which means she had dedicated herself to advanced training in order to become board certified. 

Board Certified training consists of at least a 1-year internship and a 3-year residency program that meets the exacting standards set by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). The ACVS has set criteria for specific training and caseload requirements in a variety of surgical procedures. Additionally, residents must participate in research that is published in a scientific journal and must pass a rigorous examination testing their surgical knowledge and clinical competency.

Small animal veterinary surgeons who have become board certified by the ACVS have been exposed to and trained in a wide variety of surgical procedures, as well as specialty training in anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine/critical care, and clinical and anatomic pathology. Board-certified veterinary surgeons have been trained to perform advanced surgical procedures of the abdominal organs and gastrointestinal tract, head and neck procedures, minimally invasive surgery (arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy), spinal surgery, orthopedics, thoracic surgery, urogenital surgery, and reconstructive procedures of the skin. Their training has prepared them for all phases of the surgical management of our small animal patients. Most small animal veterinary surgeons treat primarily dogs and cats, though many have experience with other companion animals, such as birds, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, and reptiles.

Primary care veterinarians have received surgical training in veterinary school sufficient for routine procedures. Board-certified veterinary surgeons have dedicated their careers to training for advanced surgical procedures and work closely with primary care veterinarians, as well as with other specialists in internal medicine, anesthesia, radiology, critical care, cardiology, and oncology, to give their patients the best care. They often have access to specialized equipment and monitoring tools not available in most primary veterinary clinics, have 24-hour monitoring of your pet after surgery, and they work with technicians who understand the needs of animals undergoing surgery. Referral to a board-certified surgeon is recommended for advanced procedures or complicated conditions requiring specialized equipment and care.


To read about Dr. Danielson's specific training visit our website at www.vcahollywood.com

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