CARES
is fully equipped facility to handle all types of medical and surgical
diseases.
Our
services include:
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- 24 hour emergency care
- Care of the critically ill patient
- Complete in-house laboratory services
- Blood product and transfusion therapy
- Endoscopy, rhinoscopy and cystoscopy
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Comprehensive surgery
- Soft tissue
- Orthopedic
- Neurosurgery
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veterinary staff provide full coverage for all types of elective and
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Minimally invasive surgery
Dr.
David Puerto has recently expanded the surgical services to include
minimally invasive surgery. This allows surgical procedures to be
performed with the use of a camera and fiber optic scope, and specially
designed instruments inserted through small incisions. The advantages
of these techniques include better visualization of the tissues,
reduced postoperative pain, and more rapid recovery from surgery.
arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy are all available for the
appropriate surgical candidates. Specialty surgical services are
available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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Laparoscopic liver
biopsy is an alternative to open surgery for diagnosis of diseases of
the liver.
Laparoscopy and liver biopsy procedure
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Arthroscopy of the
elbow and other joints can be performed to treat a number of joint
diseases.
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Oncology Service
Dr.
Baez, Diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine, is a
specialists in oncology. She offers the highest level of care for your
pet with cancer. The oncology service has been expanded to 3 days per
week Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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Radiology services
- Ultrasound and radiology
consultation
- Radiography
- Contrast studies and
Myelograms
Dr.
Lisa Ziemer (associate of PetRad), Diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary Radiology provides comprehensive radiology and ultrasound
services. Radiology and Ultrasound services have been expanded to
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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Internal
Medicine Service
Dr. Samantha
Murray has joined CARES and is now accepting referrals for medicine
consultation and diagnostic evaluation. Dr. Murray also performs
advanced diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy of the respiratory and
GI tract. She completed her residency training program in veterinary
internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Internal medicine
services are available Monday-Friday.
Ophthalmology
Service
Dr. Bob Peiffer, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology
provides his expertise in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
eye. Some common
problems that are treated include glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disease,
and conjunctivitis. He also performs CERF eye certification exams for
breeding evaluation or puppy certification. He is available for
referral appointments on Thursday.
Client
Supportive Services
Individuals and families are welcome to join
the Cares Support Group for clients that desire emotional support
during treatment of their sick pet or for the loss of a pet treated at
CARES.
The Support group meets from 6pm to 7pm. (Clients must call weekly to
reserve their space). CARES also provides consultation appointments
either by phone or in person for clients who need assistance deciding
whether they could benefit from supportive services and which modality
would best suit them. The services are provided by a licensed clinical
social worker. CARES recognizes and supports the human-animal bond and
provides these services at no cost to clients of CARES. Outside
referrals are also accepted and services are available at a reduced
rate. Please contact the hospital for more information on how to get
started.
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