Welcome our other new surgeon!!!!!!! Dr. Gifford is our other newest addition to our Surgical Department. Dr. Gifford is originally from Ithaca, New York. While growing up she found veterinary medicine to be the perfect combination of her interests in dog training and biology. After completing her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Bonaventure University, Dr. Gifford, continued onto Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine where she completed her veterinary degree in 2009. During veterinary school she participated in research on reproductive disease of the dog and the congenital disorder petcus excavatum. She was awarded the American Animal Hospital Association Student Achievement Award in Medicine and Surgery, the Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology Award, the Westminster Kennel Club Foundation Veterinary Scholarship, and the Finger Lakes Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship. Dr. Gifford continued on to a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital in New Jersey, and then moved to Rhode Island to complete a three year residency in surgery at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. During residency, her research focused on surgical oncology and the use of chemotherapy beads in the treatment of various soft tissue tumors dogs, cats, and rabbit. Dr. Gifford enjoys all types of surgery, including emergency, soft tissue, neurologic, oncologic, and orthopedic surgery. She has participated in several AO courses on orthopedic repair. She offers TTA, TPLO, and extracapsular stabilization for the repair of cruciate deficient stifles. Dr. Gifford has taken an interest in minimally invasive and interventional techniques. Her own cat has undergone ureteral stenting and ureteral bypass, providing a firsthand view of the advantages of these procedures. Beyond surgery, Dr. Gifford has keen interest in patient care and pain management, striving to treat the entire patient throughout their surgical treatment. Dr. Hayes and Dr. Gifford have begun accepting patients. Both doctors have extensive experience in arthroscopic, laparoscopic and interventional radiology procedures. Our surgical team is proud to offer the highest quality surgical services at VCVRC. The doctors and staff at Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center want to thank you for your sustained and continued support. Our goal is to provide the highest standards of veterinary care for your clients. Please do not hesitate to contact any doctor or staff member with questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our services.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:52:08 +0000