Veterinary Medical Center of CNY
Veterinary Medical Center of CNY is an emergency & critical care and internal medicine practice in East Syracuse, NY, led by a DACVS-credentialed surgeon. Procedures include Spinal manipulation, Arthroscopy, Acupuncture, and Physical rehabilitation therapy.
About
The Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York is a 24-hour emergency, specialty, and critical care facility serving the greater Syracuse region. The hospital provides advanced surgical services, including soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and oncologic procedures, supported by diagnostic imaging capabilities such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI. In addition to surgical care, the center operates a pain management and rehabilitation department that utilizes both Eastern and Western medical modalities, including physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation.
The facility maintains 24-hour care managed by on-site veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians, ensuring continuous monitoring for patients 365 days a year. The center functions as a collaborative environment where specialists from various departments work together on complex cases, including those with high anesthetic risks. Patients have access to comprehensive post-surgical care and individualized pain management plans, with the hospital serving as a resource for pets requiring intensive monitoring or advanced treatment options.
Surgical team
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Dr. Jennifer Bailey
DVM
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Lis Conarton
MSW, LVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)
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Jessie Burgess
LVT, CCAT
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Dr. Elise Craft
DVM, DACVECC
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Dr. Polly Fleckenstein
DVM, MS, CVA, cVSMT, CAC, CVPP
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Dr. Alain Giroux
DVM, DACVR
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Dr. Kenneth Rassnick
DVM, DACVIM
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Dr. Kristina Kiefer
DVM, PhD, CCRP, DACVSMR
Procedures
- Spinal manipulation
- Arthroscopy
- Acupuncture
- Physical rehabilitation therapy
- Laparoscopy
Equipment
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Frequently asked questions
- What advanced imaging services are available at the Veterinary Medical Center of CNY?
- The facility offers advanced diagnostic imaging services to help define and localize tumors, masses, and other disorders. These services include ultrasound, CT, and MRI, which are utilized by the specialty surgeons to assist in treatment planning and diagnosis.
- Does the clinic provide 24-hour care for surgical patients?
- Yes, the Veterinary Medical Center of CNY is the only facility in the Syracuse area that maintains 24-hour care managed by on-site veterinarians and licensed technicians. This ensures that patients receive continuous monitoring and that staff are available to address post-surgical complications or adjust pain management at any time of day or night.
- What types of pain management and rehabilitation therapies are offered?
- The CARE Pet Therapy department offers a collaborative approach to pain management using both Eastern and Western modalities. Available treatments include physical rehabilitation therapy, myofascial and acupuncture needle therapies, spinal manipulation, chiropractic therapies, and herbal therapy, all coordinated to create a comprehensive treatment plan for the pet.
- What surgical capabilities does the facility have for high-risk patients?
- The surgical team is equipped to handle challenging cases, including pets with high anesthetic risks, such as those requiring chest surgery or procedures involving major organs. They utilize minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and arthroscopy, and patients are continuously monitored by licensed veterinary technicians using the safest anesthetic agents.