A Team Approach to Cancer Care, VCA Pet Cancer Care Center!

A diagnosis of cancer is stressful for every pet owner. Helping owners learn as much as they can about the disease and the latest advances in treatment is key to managing fear, confusion, and helping them make an educated decision on their pet’s health.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional level of progressive and sensitive cancer care to the cancer patient through a team approach and ensure that our client is always well informed and comfortable with decisions made regarding their pet’s care.

Using the strengths and expertise of all specialists on site, including doctors from our Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Radiology, and Emergency and Critical Care departments we tailor treatment protocols for each pet’s specific cancer and physical conditions to optimize the outcome and minimize side effects.

Our technicians have experience in caring and supporting cancer patients. They are knowledgeable and experienced in chemotherapy administration and treatment and they adhere to strict protocols to maintain the highest level of safety for the staff and patient. We emphasize support, education, and improving the quality of life for all animals, particularly those undergoing treatment.

Our Medical Oncology department utilizes chemotherapy to treat cancer.  Each tumor type has a different biological behavior. Depending on the tumor type, staging exams are usually performed prior to recommending treatment. Staging exams may include fine needle aspirates and/or biopsies, chest radiographs, an abdominal ultrasound and ultrasound guided aspirates, CT scan, etc. These can all be performed on-site and help us gain a better idea of the pet’s overall health.  Based on the tumor type and staging exam results, we may recommend surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of both treatments. For some types of cancer, a curative intent treatment can be pursued. For others, a palliative intent treatment may be followed. 

 VCA Hollywood offers Medical Oncology Services
 with Dr. Irene Vazquez.
 Get to know Dr. Vazquez!