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Winter Holiday Pet Safety By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, Education and Development Coordinator, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Tis the season for holiday joy and celebration - from dinners and parties, to gifts and sparkling decorations. We urge you to consider the…

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…

Thankful, not ThankFULL Thanksgiving is here! And while this is absolutely the time of year to be grateful for all that we have and passing on that gratitude to our furry family members, there are a few things we DON’T…

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…

Cerebrovascular Accidents in Veterinary Medicine 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…

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!

Meet Our Team: Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week Melissa M., Oncology Nurse What makes MVA a great place to work? The people! Hands down. From the moment I started at MVA, I have received nothing but kindness. As a new…

Meet Our Team: Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week Stefanie S., Ophthalmology Nurse What makes MVA a great place to work? I love my job at MVA because of the constant new learning experiences and the variety from day to day. …