Animal Cancer Center of Texas
Animal Cancer Center of Texas is a general practice practice in San Antonio, TX. Procedures include Pain management, Targeted therapy, Blood and urine testing, and Surgery.
About
The Animal Cancer Center of Texas is a specialty referral hospital providing comprehensive oncology care for dogs and cats. The clinic focuses on state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments for various cancers, including lymphoma, mast cell tumors, and osteosarcoma. Services encompass chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, pain management, and end-of-life care. The team includes board-certified oncologists, Dr. Jennifer Wiley and Dr. Kimberly Menard, who specialize in medical oncology.
The Animal Cancer Center of Texas operates as a non-emergency, referral-only hospital, requiring a referral from a primary care veterinarian for consultation appointments. It is located within the San Antonio Veterinary Specialists (SAVS) facility, working alongside other individually owned specialty services to provide comprehensive care. The clinic emphasizes a compassionate approach, guiding pet owners through diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis discussions, while prioritizing the pet's quality of life.
Surgical team
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Dr. Jennifer Wiley
Dr. Jennifer Wiley was born and raised in rural Indiana, where she received her veterinary degree from Purdue University in 2006.
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Dr. Kimberly Menard
Dr. Kimberly Menard was born and raised in Louisiana, where she received her veterinary degree from Louisiana State University in 2011.
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Amanda
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Athena
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Natalia
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Heather
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Lupe
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Patricia
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Procedures
- Pain management
- Targeted therapy
- Blood and urine testing
- Surgery
- Advanced genetic and molecular testing
- Radiographs
- Fine needle aspirates and cytology
- Palliative treatment
- Ultrasound
- End-of-life care
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Biopsy
- CT scan
- Radiation therapy
Photos
Photos via Google · Charli Behn, Lydia Perez, Animal Cancer Center of Texas, Kathleen Ruff, Tim Frantz
Frequently asked questions
- What types of cancer does the Animal Cancer Center of Texas treat?
- The Animal Cancer Center of Texas provides expert care for dogs and cats with many types of cancers. These include, but are not limited to, lymphoma, mast cell tumor, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, soft tissue sarcomas and fibrosarcomas, transitional cell carcinoma, anal gland adenocarcinoma, histiocytic sarcoma, mammary gland carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. They also treat many other types of carcinomas and sarcomas.
- What diagnostic tools are available at the Animal Cancer Center of Texas?
- The Animal Cancer Center of Texas utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostics to gather comprehensive information about a pet's cancer. Available diagnostic tools include blood and urine testing, advanced genetic and molecular testing, fine needle aspirates and cytology, biopsy, radiographs, ultrasound, and CT scans. These tools help secure a definitive diagnosis, provide prognostic information, and monitor treatment response.
- How does a pet owner get a referral to the Animal Cancer Center of Texas?
- A referral from a pet's primary care veterinarian is required for a consultation appointment at the Animal Cancer Center of Texas. Once a cancer diagnosis is made or highly suspected, the primary veterinarian can contact the center to provide referral information and the pet's medical records, including diagnostic testing results. After this information is received, an appointment will be scheduled with one of their board-certified oncologists.
- What is the role of a board-certified oncologist?
- A board-certified oncologist is a veterinarian who has completed extensive post-veterinary school training, typically involving a rotating internship and a 3-year medical oncology residency. To achieve board certification, they must pass formal examinations and have a research publication. Certified through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), they are designated ACVIM-O, making them leading experts in pet cancer care.
- What treatment modalities are offered for pets with cancer?
- The Animal Cancer Center of Texas offers various treatment modalities tailored to a pet's specific cancer, cancer stage, and overall health. These treatments include surgery (with transfer to a board-certified surgeon), discussion and referral for radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, pain management, palliative treatment, and end-of-life care.