VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

VETERINARIANS - JOIN VCA SPECIALTY HOSPITALS ON MARCH 27-28, 2012 AT THE 128th CVMA ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION!

By VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
Published: December 12, 2011

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VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital
VCA Boston Road Animal Hospital

Are proud to present at CVMA's March 27-28, 2012 Annual Meeting and Convention:

Interactive Roundtable Discussions with Internal Medicine/Critical Care Specialists:

Elizabeth Goldman DVM DACVIM
Sam Durkan DVM DACVECC
Melissa Holahan DVM DACVECC
Lisa Keno DVM DACVIM
Dianne Kitrell DVM DACVIM
Danna Torre DVM DACVECC
Beth Whitney DVM DACVIM
Annie Wright DVM DACVECC
Nathaniel Fenollosa DVM DACVIM Cardiology
Merilee Costello DVM DACVECC

Moderated by: Todd Tams DVM DACVIM and Larry Berkwitt DVM DACVIM

Discussion topics include:

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • IMHA/ITP
  • Cushings Disease
  • Feline Anorexia
  • The Dyspneic Patient
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Hypercoagulopathies
  • The Acute Abdomen

The VCA Specialty Hospitals Roundtable Discussions will take place on both days of the CVMA event -- March 27 and 28. Bring your questions, experiences and thoughts to share with us regarding these poignant issues that affect our patients. The topics will each be discussed in an informal setting where we can all share how we handle these problems in our hospitals.

We are also proud to note that Amy Alwood, DVM, DACVECC, of the VCA Boston Road Animal Hospital will be the Veterinary Health Care Team featured speaker on Wednesday.

Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital, VCA Boston Road Animal Hospital and VCA Antech are pleased to be a part of the 2012 CVMA Meeting and Convention as 'Platinum' sponsors of the event. In addition, there will be a VCA Specialty Hospitals booth, where visitors can drop by and meet our veterinarians. Animal Specialty Center will have a staff member present to provide information and answer questions about its CyberKnife® Radiosurgery System '" the most advanced radiation technology available in the world for pets. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are also proud to note that Amy Alwood, DVM, DACVECC, of the VCA Boston Road Animal Hospital will be the Veterinary Health Care Team featured speaker on Wednesday.

The CVMA event will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. For more information and to obtain registration materials, please visit CVMA's website at www.ctvet.org or call 860-635-7770.

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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

24/7/365, if your pet has a medical emergency, you can find us at the following address:

VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
123 West Cedar Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
Telephone: 203-854-9960

Click here for directions to our location.

VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is a fully-equipped 24/7/365 emergency hospital serving pets and their people in Norwalk and the surrounding communities in Fairfield County and southwestern Connecticut. If you suspect your pet is having a medical crisis, our experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and assistants are here to assist you.

Our Emergency and Critical Care units can assist in all of the following situations requiring immediate medical attention: Auto accidents, traumatic injuries (fractures, bites, burns, lacerations, wounds), respiratory emergencies (choking, difficulty breathing), vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty urinating/defecating, shock, loss of consciousness, dizziness, staggering, tremors, seizures, paralysis, toxic reactions, poison ingestion, labor and delivery problems, blood in urine or feces, swollen, hard, painful abdomen, heatstroke.

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