Lucy the Havapoo sits in grass

Lucky Lucy

A young Havapoo escapes life in a puppy mill only to be diagnosed with a deadly cardiac condition, but expert care at the VMC gives her a second chance

Rajah and Pearl

Double trouble

Pair of rescued bulldogs treated for same heart defect with expert surgical care 

Tara

Staying on beat

VMC cardiology team places 20 pacemakers a year to save the lives of pets

Jazz the black Lab

A new Melody for Jazz

Ground-breaking valve procedure opens the door for helping dogs with congenital heart conditions

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Joe Herbert, DVM

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Resident
Role
Resident
Services
Cardiology
Hospital(s)
Lewis Small Animal Hospital

Cardiology

We help keep your animal’s heart healthy by thoroughly discussing treatment options along with the benefits, possible side effects, and costs.

Hospital(s)
Lewis Small Animal Hospital
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Emily Gavic, DVM

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Resident
Role
Resident
Services
Cardiology
Hospital(s)
Lewis Small Animal Hospital
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Marissa Cicozzi, DVM

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Resident
Role
Resident
Services
Cardiology
Hospital(s)
Lewis Small Animal Hospital