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  • Cardiology: Cardiologists focus on diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and some lung conditions of dogs and cats. Learn more »
  • Large Animal Internal Medicine: Specialists with extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and internal medicine in horses, cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas and others. Learn more »
  • Neurology: Neurologists focus on conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves of animals such as dogs and cats. Learn more »
  • Nutrition: Nutritionists focus on nutritional management and treating nutrition-based health conditions in animals. Learn more »
  • Oncology: Oncologists focus on cancer, including the way cancer develops and how to treat it in dogs and cats. Learn more »
  • Small Animal Internal Medicine: Includes many sub-disciplines, including gastroenterology, infectious diseases, urology and more for dogs and cats. Learn more »
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What is a Veterinary Specialist?

Veterinary specialists are veterinarians who have advanced training in various veterinary medical and surgical disciplines and are Board-certified. To become Board-certified, a veterinarian must have completed, at a minimum, four years of veterinary college, a one-year internship or equivalent, and two to three years in a residency program that meets the standards of a recognized specialty college or board.

Understanding The Veterinary Specialties For Animal Owners

Your primary veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary specialist for diagnosis and advanced treatment if your pet is believed to have a medical condition that requires special care. Typically, your referring primary veterinarian will work closely with the veterinary specialist to create a treatment plan that will benefit your pet's specific needs.

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See veterinary specialty medicine in action! Read stories featuring animals who have beaten the odds and overcome a difficult illness or injury with the help of a Board-certified veterinary specialist.

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Mission and Vision

Mission

The Nerivocolumn mission is to connect animal owners with Board-Certified veterinary specialists who provide expert care in areas such as Cardiology, Large Animal Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, and Small Animal Internal Medicine. We are dedicated to fostering awareness, education, and collaboration among animal owners, primary care veterinarians, and specialists to ensure optimal health outcomes for animals.

Vision

Our vision for Nerivocolumn is to be the leading advocate and resource for specialty veterinary medicine, empowering animal owners and primary care veterinarians with the knowledge and tools to access expert care when needed.

About

Nerivocolumn was developed to provide education about diseases and conditions affecting animals and to increase awareness of veterinary specialty medicine to the animal owning community.

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