What is a Veterinary Specialist? How are they different from my family veterinarian?
In addition to completing undergraduate training and four years of veterinary school, Board-certified Veterinary Specialists are similar to their human medical counterparts in that they have completed an internship and residency in their specialized field (an additional 3-5 years training).
In addition to this extensive training, a Board-certified Veterinary Specialist must pass rigorous examinations to achieve Board certification from the ACVIM. Specialists bring a greater understanding in the area of internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, or neurology, and have a greater knowledge of the unusual, the uncommon, or rare in small animals. In addition, a Specialist may have diagnostic equipment not generally used by your family veterinarian.
Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is proud to offer the highest quality of veterinary Internal Medicine. Our team of Internists is lead by Debra Racker, DVM, DACVIM, who has been practicing for over 20 years! Our two Board Certified Internist associates, Domenico Bianco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Shannon Carley, DVM, DACVIM each are experienced and highly credentialed to bring your special pet cutting edge care with compassion.
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In addition to completing undergraduate training and four years of veterinary school, Board-certified Veterinary Specialists are similar to their human medical counterparts in that they have completed an internship and residency in their specialized field (an additional 3-5 years training).
In addition to this extensive training, a Board-certified Veterinary Specialist must pass rigorous examinations to achieve Board certification from the ACVIM. Specialists bring a greater understanding in the area of internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, or neurology, and have a greater knowledge of the unusual, the uncommon, or rare in small animals. In addition, a Specialist may have diagnostic equipment not generally used by your family veterinarian.
Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is proud to offer the highest quality of veterinary Internal Medicine. Our team of Internists is lead by Debra Racker, DVM, DACVIM, who has been practicing for over 20 years! Our two Board Certified Internist associates, Domenico Bianco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Shannon Carley, DVM, DACVIM each are experienced and highly credentialed to bring your special pet cutting edge care with compassion.
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