Can Mission MedVet be my regular veterinary clinic?
How do I get a referral? Will my regular veterinarian be updated about my pet? What is a veterinary specialist? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reserved the title of ‘specialist’ for “those veterinarians who have been certified by an AVMA recognized specialty organization.” Examples of these specialty organizations include the American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS), the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC), the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO), the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (AVCIM). The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is subdivided into the specialties of internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. Specialists are often referred to as ‘diplomates’ or ‘board certified’ in their respective specialty colleges. A specialist’s training begins after graduation from veterinary school and includes a 1-year
