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We are a family of veterinary professionals deeply ingrained in our communities and deeply committed to going beyond the status quo and leading the way into the future of animal health. We are Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, and that’s the power of us.
May 1, 2020
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (Houston, TX): Keeping pets, owners, and team members safe and healthy Whether your pet has a scheduled specialty appointment or an emergency, or you need to pick up medication, please know that you can still visit your local Compassion-First hospital. Your appointment may look a little different, however, as our hospitals have transitioned…
April 28, 2020
Lisa DiBernardi, DVM, DACVIM (Medical Oncology), and DACVR (Radiation Oncology) There is a small group of dual-boarded medical and radiation veterinary oncologists in the world. Dr. Lisa DiBernardi had aspirations of being an exotic veterinarian or veterinary surgeon during her studies at Louisiana State University. It wasn’t until her adopted and beloved golden retriever, Harely…
March 12, 2020
When emergency veterinarian Gal Vatash, DVM, found his golden retriever, Balou, in critical condition one day, he knew exactly what he needed to do. Dr. Vatash sedated Balou, who had been diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis, put him in the car, and drove five hours to seek the help of his colleague, Ken Sadanaga, VMD, DACVS.…
