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Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty
and Emergency Center
By Carla Mader (Pet Connection Magazine), Sherwood Johnson, DVM,
DACVIM (PVSEC), and Kenton Rexford, VMD (PVSEC)
P
ittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC)
is western Pennsylvania’s most comprehensive multi-specialty
referral and emergency veterinary center, providing small
animal veterinary services in 14 disciplines and 24/7 emergency care.
PVSEC is conveniently located and easily accessible in the North Hills,
off I-279.
Pittsburgh is very fortunate to have a premier veterinary center like
PVSEC in our region. The specialty and emergency services support and
complement the care local veterinarians offer. PVSEC does not provide
any routine or preventive veterinary care and, with the exception of
the emergency service, only sees patients who have been referred by
veterinarians. Its 34,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art facility offers advanced
diagnostics and procedures all under one roof. It is also open 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
To become a Diplomate of a veterinary specialty college,
veterinarians must complete additional training usually comprised of
a one-year internship, followed by two to four years in an approved
residency program for their specialty, followed by extensive board
examinations. Only after completing this additional training and
passing specialty board exams may a veterinarian refer to him/herself
as a specialist. PVSEC trains both interns and residents in some of these
specialties.
PVSEC currently employs Specialists in many disciplines – Anesthesia,
Cardiology, Critical Care, Dentistry, Dermatology, Internal Medicine,
Neurology, Medical Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiation Therapy,
Radiology, and Surgery. It trains and employs a number of these
specialty technicians.
WHY DO VETERINARIANS REFER TO PVSEC?
PVSEC’s philosophy of providing outstanding care and being a leader
in veterinary medicine is recognized by our area veterinarians. A very
large referral base of veterinarians in western Pennsylvania, Ohio and
West Virginia consult with and refer patients to PVSEC daily. In this way,
PVSEC functions as an extension of local veterinary practices to provide
their patients with advanced services and exceptional 24/7 patient
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care, and provides open communication to foster a team approach
to medical care. Your veterinarian may refer you to a PVSEC specialist
for advanced care when medically indicated. The specialists have
extensive training and experience managing complicated and critical
cases. PVSEC offers the most diverse team of specialists in Pittsburgh,
with 14 veterinary services represented, allowing consultations
between disciplines for the most comprehensive care possible.
Advanced diagnostics such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital radiography,
fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and much more assist in rapidly diagnosing
problems and devising an appropriate treatment plan for your pet.
The value of this cannot be overstated when your pet’s health is at
stake. Early referral by your veterinarian can prevent problems from
progressing – saving time, money and possibly even your pet’s life.
WHAT’S NEW AT PVSEC?
This year has seen some important changes at PVSEC:
n A veterinary social worker and internship program has been
established to provide support to clients and staff alike, when
dealing with difficult and emotional situations. This is one of many
examples of how PVSEC truly cares for pet owners and employees,
as well as patients.
n PVSEC is partnering with PetCure Oncology to implement
a new stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) service. SRS (also referred
to as gamma knife) is a non-invasive way of treating tumors with
radiation that requires fewer treatments than traditional radiation
therapy, has fewer side effects, and yet is more effective. PVSEC
hopes to be offering this treatment in early 2017. Currently, it will
be one of only five veterinary hospitals to offer this service in the
United States.
n Construction is underway on PVSEC’s second location on
Route 19 in Washington, Pa. This location is expected to open in
the summer of 2017, and will provide more convenient access for
patients from Pittsburgh’s South Hills, West Virginia, and the I-70
corridor.
PVSEC’s main location is 807 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA
15237. Please call PVSEC at 412.366.3400 or visit
www.pvs-ec.com for additional information.