MVA’s annual holiday party for children with cancer
December 6th, 2017 Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is hosting it's annual holiday party for children with cancer at St. Christopher's Hospital for…
What does it mean to be a Veterinary Technician?
By: MVA nurse supervisor Shara Stephenson What it means to be a veterinary technician: Veterinary technicians are the phlebotomist, anesthetist, treat giving, oral hygienist, surgical assistant, laboratory technician, paw holding,…
Hurricane Relief Donations
Thank you to all who donated items for our Hurricane Harvey survivors. Our nurse Allison delivered those items to St. Hubert's in NJ. They still need our help due to…
Oronasal Fistulas
Oronasal Fistulas By Corinne Durand, DVM An oronasal fistula is a pathologic communication between the mouth and nasal cavity. They can develop secondary to trauma, neoplasia, immune-mediated disease and most…
AAHA Accredited Hospital Day
Tomorrow is AAHA-Accredited hospital day. Every year, July 22 serves as the day AAHA designated to educate pet owners about what accreditation means for their pets and to thank accredited…
Is your dog experiencing front leg lameness?
Is your dog experiencing front leg lameness? By Rebecca Wolf, VMD, DACVS-SA Many of the orthopedic problems we diagnose in forelimbs are now treated arthroscopically, meaning smaller incisions, fewer complications,…
Commissurorraphy in the Dog
Publication in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry Commissurarraphy in the Dog By Dr. Corinne Durand Commissurorraphy is a surgical procedure designed to move the lip commissure rostrally. This procedure may…
Perineal Hernias
Perineal Hernias By Jacqui D.Niles, BVetMed, Cert SAS, Diplomate ACVS Perineal hernias occur most frequently in older, non-castrated male dogs, although there are a few reports of perineal hernias in…