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\"petAlthough cancer is not a word that any pet owner wants to hear, the fact remains that some of our pets will wind up with this diagnosis. Cancer is a reality for roughly 12 million dogs and cats in the United States, and is the leading cause of death in pets over 10 years of age.<\/p>\n

While cancer in pets is a scary thought, the prognosis is good for many dogs and cats. More and more pets are receiving treatment, thanks to continuing advances in veterinary medicine. At Oakland Veterinary Referral Services<\/a>, we are proud to offer a state-of-the-art veterinary oncology department,<\/a> including diagnostics, treatment services, pet oncologic surgery, and other services designed to meet the varied needs of our precious patients.
\n<\/p>\n

Pet Oncologic Surgery at OVRS<\/h3>\n

Pet oncology is a growing field, and many veterinarians have made it their life\u2019s work. We are fortunate at OVRS to employ board-certified veterinarians who specialize in cancer diagnosis and treatment, including pet oncologic surgery, which is often utilized for the treatment of cancer in pets.<\/p>\n

A veterinary oncologic surgeon has extensive experience in performing surgery procedures aimed at addressing cancer wherever it may be located \u2013 within the muscle, skin, bone, and abdominal or chest cavity.<\/p>\n

Meet Dr. Covey!<\/h3>\n

We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest team<\/a> member and oncologic surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Covey! After graduating from college, Dr. Covey served in the Peace Corps in the West Indies, where she assisted a veterinary technician in caring for local animals. It was here that Dr. Covey solidified her desire to become a veterinarian, and in 2004 graduated with her DVM from Colorado State University.<\/p>\n

Dr. Covey\u2019s personal experiences with cancer, including the death of her beloved Doberman, Theo, from the disease, moved her to focus her career on oncologic surgery. After a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Florida, Dr. Covey earned her credentials as an ACVS Fellow in Surgical Oncology.<\/p>\n

When she\u2019s not providing top-quality oncologic care for the patients at OVRS, Dr. Covey deeply enjoys her time spent raising her two young daughters, ages 6 months and 2 years. Welcome to the family, Dr. Covey!<\/p>\n

As always, please don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call<\/strong><\/a> if you have any questions about pet oncology services, or have any concerns whatsoever about your pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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