SPECIALTIES

Oncology at CVETS

Oncology is the treatment of cancer and the CVETS Oncologist has completed a three year residency to become board-certified in this highly specialized area (DACVIM-Oncology).

THE CVETS TREATMENT

CVETS offers extraordinary care for pets in diagnosing, managing, and treating various forms of cancer. With our brand new state-of-the-art chemotherapy room, our nurses can practice high levels of patient care while keeping our staff and your pets safe. With full diagnostic capabilities involving computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, digital radiographs, and IDEXX laboratory equipment, staging is convenient for you and your pets.

Treatment options for different types of cancer can include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery. Working in conjunction with our other specialties the oncology department can diagnose, stage, and develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your pet’s cancer.

MEET OUR ONCOLOGIST

Dr. Sarah Kraiza, DACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. Sarah Kraiza (Payne) received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 1999. After graduation Dr. Kraiza completed a 12- month internship at VCA – VRA in Gaithersburg, MD (“the barn”). During her internship she developed an interest in surgery and oncology and she spent a second year at VRA working with radiation, chemotherapy and surgery patients. Dr. Kraiza completed a residency in medical oncology at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts in Grafton, MA. and spent an additional year as a clinical instructor. In 2006 Dr. Kraiza achieved board certification in medical oncology. After leaving university Dr. Kraiza has been in private practice in CT, SC and FL.

COMMONLY TREATED CANCERS

-Hemangiosarcoma of the spleen, liver, heart or skin
-Mast cell tumors
-Melanoma
-Osteosarcoma
-Lymphoma
-Squamous cell carcinoma
-Transitional cell carcinomas
-Mammary Carcinoma
-Adenocarcinoma
-Insulinoma
-Anal sac adenocarcinoma
-Soft tissue sarcoma
-Vaccine associated fibrosarcoma