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2009 – 2010 · VMC GUIDE FOR REFERRING VETERINARIANSOncology ServicesAntonella Borgatti Jeffreys, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology),Dipl. ECVIM-CAResidentsClaire Cannon, DVM, Resident, July 2009 – June 2012Staff Julie McClure, CVT Stephanie Magras, BS, CVTSusan Burrell, CVT (Radiation Therapy) Michelle Miller, BS, CVTDenise Obitz-Cooney, CVT, Supervisor Erikka Hill, BS, CVTKim Janisch, VT (Radiation Therapy) Debra Vogt, MBA, DRSContact Phone: 612-625-7229 Emergency: 612-625-9711ServicesExperimentalStudiesHoursUsefulInformation• The oncology service offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options forpets with cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.Staffed by a dedicated team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, andresearchers, the oncology group gives loving care for pets with cancer, andconducts advanced research, often in collaboration with investigators studyingsimilar cancers in humans.• Additionally, the oncology group offers help dealing with difficult medicaldecisions and end of life care through Social Work Services.Participation in clinical studies may reduce the costs of diagnostics and treatmentsin qualified cases.Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.We provide all clients with an estimate of prognosis and explain both curativeintentand palliative care options. Clients can expect a discussion of potentialbenefits and side effects as well as an estimate of costs for any therapies proposed.39
2009 – 2010 · VMC GUIDE FOR REFERRING VETERINARIANSOphthalmology ServicesFacultyGia Klauss, DVM, Dipl. ACVOStaff Melissa Boyd, CVT Amy Giannobile, CVTDenise Obitz-Cooney, CVT, Supervisor Debra Vogt, MBA, DRSContact Phone: 612-625-9272 Emergency: 612-625-9711Email: vmcophth@umn.eduHours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.ServicesSpecialEquipmentUsefulInformation• Diagnosis and medical and/or surgical treatment of all eye disorders in allspecies of animals (small animals, large animals and exotic animals)• Eye certification exams (CERF and EERF)• Slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, and Tonopen®tonometry for routine ophthalmic examination• Operating microscope and microsurgical instrumentation for ophthalmic surgery• Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation for cataracts• Streak retinoscopy for determination of refractive error• Ocular ultrasonography, including High Resolution Imaging for evaluation ofglaucoma, corneal and iris diseases• Diode laser for treatment of glaucoma, ocular tumors and retinal detachment• Shunt implants for treatment of glaucoma• Cryosurgery for treatment of ocular tumors and distichiasis• Electroretinogram to test retinal function• Canine Eye Registry Foundation Examination (CERF)• Equine Eye Registry Foundation Examination (EERF)Ophthalmologists are on call after hours and on weekends for sight-threateningemergencies. However, they are not available for routine appointments or routinetelephone consultations during that time.40
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