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The Heart of
Companion Care
Cardiologists
Dr. Steven Rosenthal, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. Bonnie Lefbom, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. William Tyrrell, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. McGregor Ferguson, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. Jennifer Sidley, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. Kristin Jacob, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. Tim Cain, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. Jess Weidman, DACVIM- Cardiology
Dr. Gina Pasieka, Chief Resident in Cardiology
Dr.
Neal Peckens, Resident in Cardiology
Dr. Nicholas Albano, Resident in
Cardiology
Who We Are
An established leader in veterinary cardiac care, CVCA is comprised of a team of board certified veterinary cardiologists, cardiology residents, technicians, and assistants who work together with you and your family veterinarian to achieve the highest level of care for your pet.
CVCA is the world’s largest veterinary cardiology service.
As such, our responsibility is to provide the most advanced cardiac care
available to the community. Our vast experience, highly specialized
training, and collaborative efforts provide
state-of-the-art cardiac diagnostics, medical therapy,
and interventional treatments for a wide variety of cardiac diseases.
Board Certified
Cardiologists
Our
board certified cardiologists have completed three to five years of post
doctoral training after graduation from veterinary school including a residency
in cardiology and two years of extensive
examinations. The doctors of CVCA
are Diplomates of the
Services Provided
Together we provide advanced cardiac diagnostics and treatment for your pet including:
Compassionate,
State-of-the-art Care
Each year, CVCA performs over 12,000
non-invasive premium echocardiograms to provide the most accurate diagnosis for
cardiac disease. We use the Philips
Ie33 intelligent echocardiography systems with live 3D echo imaging to achieve
superb image quality. Our
cardiologists use this equipment to provide timely and more precise diagnosis
which can translate to earlier detection and treatment for your pet. Most echocardiograms are performed with
the family present to aid in the explanation of the disease process, as well as
to allow you to comfort your pet.
Pets are very rarely shaved or sedated for this procedure. If your pet is
having a heart rhythm abnormality, an ECG and/or a 24 hour holter monitor may
also be recommended. The findings will be explained thoroughly
during your visit and a complete report will be sent the same day to your family
veterinarian. You will also receive
a report detailing the diagnosis, treatment plan and follow up care.
Your Family Veterinarian’s
Partner in Cardiac Care
CVCA serves as an extension of your primary care veterinarian and offers your pet optimal care through regular communication with you and with your family veterinarian. CVCA doctors are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for telephone consultations. We welcome your questions and progress reports after the visit.
Please bring any medical records, current medication, blood test results, ECG, or X-rays that have recently been performed on your pet. This prevents unnecessary repetition of previously performed tests.
CVCA
understands how important your pet is to your family. We appreciate the opportunity to work
with your veterinarian to provide you, and your pet with optimum
care.
