Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists
Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists is an orthopedic surgery and ophthalmology practice in Tulsa, OK. Procedures include Pet Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Emergency care.
About
Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists is a large veterinary referral surgical center and multi-specialty hospital. The facility provides advanced care through board-certified specialists in internal medicine, surgery, and ophthalmology. The team utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment to treat complex conditions related to the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine, and hematologic systems, as well as orthopedic and neurologic issues.
The hospital operates as a 24-hour emergency and specialty center, providing immediate care for urgent cases 365 days a year. While they prefer referrals from primary care veterinarians to ensure continuity of treatment, a referral is not required to schedule an appointment with their specialists. The clinic functions as a referral-based facility and does not offer primary care veterinary services, instead coordinating with local veterinarians to facilitate follow-up care for patients.
Surgical team
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Steven Hodges
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Zach Ricker
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Zachary H. Ricker
ACVS
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Jason Duell
ACVS
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Jennifer Schultz
ACVS
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Penny Regier
ACVS
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Jonathan Pucket
ACVO
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Kristen Clark
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Derek Nestor
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Carmela Pratt
Procedures
- Pet Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Emergency care
Equipment
- Advanced diagnostic equipment
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists require a referral to see a specialist?
- While the clinic prefers a referral from your primary care veterinarian to help coordinate your pet's care, a referral is not required to schedule an appointment with one of their board-certified veterinary specialists.
- What types of eye conditions does the ophthalmology team treat?
- The board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of eye issues, including cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, retinal disease, cancer of the eye, immune-mediated diseases, and trauma to the eye and surrounding tissues.
- Who leads the surgical team at Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists?
- The surgical team is led by Dr. Zachary Ricker, a board-certified small animal surgeon. The team consists of surgeons who have completed advanced surgical training and formal testing to earn the designation of Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- What systems do the internal medicine specialists focus on?
- The internal medicine specialists are board-certified experts in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine, and hematologic systems in small animals.