Veterinary Oncology at CVETS

Your pet is in great hands with our veterinary oncology team. Our board-certified veterinary oncologists are here to provide the best options for your pet.

Compassionate Care from Diagnosis to Treatment.

It is our goal to provide the most effective treatment options to maintain the best quality of life possible for your pet.

Advanced Expertise in Veterinary Oncology.

Our experienced team is able to provide your pet with the most effective cancer treatment options. They strive to maintain the best quality of life possible.

Sarcomas

These are cancers that arise from connective tissues including:

- Hemangiosarcomas – a type of malignant cancer that originates from the endothelial cells, which line blood vessels.
- Osteosarcomas – cancer that forms in the bone.
- Soft-tissue sarcomas – a group of malignant tumors that arise from the connective tissues of the body, including fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, and fibrous tissues.
- Vaccine-associated fibrosarcoma – (VAS) is a type of cancer that can develop at the injection site of certain vaccines in dogs and cats.

Mast Cell Tumors

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are a type of skin cancer that originates from mast cells, which are a part of the immune system involved in allergic reactions and inflammation.

Carcinomas

Transitional cell carcinoma – (TCC) is a type of cancer that originates in the transitional epithelial cells, which line the urinary bladder and urethra.
Mammary carcinoma – a type of cancer that originates in the mammary glands, which are responsible for producing milk. This condition is more common in unspayed female dogs and cats, particularly as they age.
Adenocarcinoma – a type of cancer that originates in glandular tissue, which is responsible for producing secretions in various organs. This form of cancer can affect several areas in dogs and cats, including the mammary glands, salivary glands, and gastrointestinal tract.

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. It can affect both dogs and cats and is one of the most common cancers seen in these animals. Lymphoma can occur in various forms and may present in different parts of the body, including lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow.

Melanoma

Melanoma is a type of cancer that originates in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin, which gives color to the skin, fur, and eyes. In dogs and cats, melanoma can occur in various forms, most commonly on the skin but also in the mouth and, less frequently, on other mucosal surfaces.

Insulinoma

Insulinoma is a tumor that arises from the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. It leads to excessive secretion of insulin, resulting in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This condition is more commonly found in dogs than in cats, particularly in older animals.

Celebrating Our Chemo Grads

Check out some of our recent chemotherapy graduates! These are patients who were diagnosed with cancer, completed chemotherapy, and successfully went into remission.

Comprehensive Veterinary Oncology Care.

Good medicine doesn’t happen without good anesthesia and a tailored recovery plan. Our Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Samantha Sedgwick aids our hospital in pain control and stabilization to ensure your pet’s safety. Afterwards, our Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr. Erica Dunphy will create a rehabilitation program to get your pet feeling their best again.

Meet Our Oncology team

We are so grateful for the care our 18 month old puppy received through CVETS. Domino ruptured both of her CCLs and needed a bilateral TPLO. The team was wonderful throughout the process. They worked with us to get her scheduled for her procedure in a timely manner that allowed us to provide the best recovery at home, and they did an excellent job making sure her pain was managed during the short wait for her surgery. Everyone was knowledgeable and friendly.

Dr. Schick was able to remove all my dog's soft tissue sarcoma. Hearing that my baby had cancer was an incredibly stressful time but the doctor's confidence and calmness put me at ease. This is a highly skilled and knowledgeable team. I will always be thankful for them.

We cannot thank the staff at CVETS enough for the care they provided to our baby. From the surgical team to emergency care vets and nurses to the front desk staff, everyone was genuinely kind and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout our pet’s diagnosis, surgery and five-day stay at CVETS, we remained confident he was getting the very best care from a compassionate team of professionals. We are eternally grateful.

I brought my cat to see Dr. Mike who was wonderful, sat in the exam room with us for quite a while to observe my cat, and went through the options with us. He did knee surgery on my cat and she has been doing so well since. I am so appreciative for the doctor as well as all the wonderful techs and CSRs I encountered. CVETS will always be my number one for specialty/referral.