For Practice Managers and Owners Finances and Operations: Two Keys to Your Success By Terry O’Neil, Partner-in-Charge, Veterinary Services Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is a member of Veterinary Study Groups (VSG) whose mission is “To be the leading provider of support…
Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma By Beth Overley-Adamson | DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a highly aggressive tumor that arises from the cells that make up the blood vessels. These cells undergo a genomic alteration from normal to malignant that allows…
February is National Veterinary Dental month. Championing the importance service dogs hold in our community, our oral surgeon Dr. Corinne Durand inspired us to offer free dental exams to certified service animals the entire month of February! If you have…
Thyroid Cancer in Dogs and Cats By Kendra Hearon | VMD, DACVS-SA, ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology What is the thyroid gland? The right and left thyroid glands are located near the trachea. There are several important structures near the thyroid…
Rebecca Wolf, VMD, CACVS-SA Veterinary arthroscopic surgery is gaining popularity, as clients increasingly are seeking minimally invasive procedures for their pets. Many of the disease processes most commonly addressed with arthroscopy carry a high level of morbidity when approached as…
By Dr. Melissa Logan | PHD, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are increasing in recognition in veterinary medicine. A CVA, more commonly known as a “stroke” can be classified into two different groups. One type is secondary to obstruction…
It’s nearly that Spooktacular time of year, and while this is one of many people’s favorite time of year, for your pets it may not be!
Steph J., Emergency Nurse What makes MVA a great place to work? It isn’t just a job to the people who work there. It is a passion and a calling. Everyone is there to provide the highest quality of care…
By Daniel Lantz, VMD Summer is here! And while our friendly Emergency Service is here to help 24/7 – we have summer-time tips to keep your pet happy and healthy. Warm weather can feel great and make you want to…
By: Daniel Lantz, VMD Below is our list of common emergency problems related to summer-fun activities: Play time at the park Whether an act of defense, aggression, or just a misunderstanding over a toy – fights and bites happen. …