San Antonio Veterinary Specialists
San Antonio Veterinary Specialists is a general practice practice in San Antonio, TX. Procedures include Hematology, Diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, Surgery, and Orthopedic surgeries.
About
San Antonio Veterinary Specialists (SAVS) is a referral clinic specializing in oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery, operating as a collaborative partnership of individually owned veterinary specialty practices. Services are led by experienced board-certified veterinary specialists, aiming to deliver the highest standard of medicine and surgery with state-of-the-art technology.
SAVS is a referral-based clinic serving the pet community of San Antonio and South Texas, open by appointment only. It does not operate as a 24-hour emergency clinic and does not treat critically ill patients, referring such cases to 24-hour veterinary care facilities. The clinic works closely with referring veterinarians to ensure comprehensive care.
Surgical team
-
Dr. Jed Darden
Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist
-
Dr. Meredith Esterline
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
board certified, small animal surgeon with over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field.
-
Dr. Kevin Fritz
Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist
-
Dr. Andrew Greller
Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist
-
Dr. Kimberly Menard
Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist
-
Dr. Jennifer Wiley
Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist
-
Caitlin B
RVT
Procedures
- Hematology
- Diagnosis and management of ocular diseases
- Surgery
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Review of CT and MRI studies
- Immunotherapy
- Oncology
- In-house cytology
- Review of referral radiographs
- Arthrocentesis
- Ophthalmology
- Joint fluid cytology
- Chemotherapy
Equipment
- Digital radiography
- Advanced diagnostic technology
- Patient monitoring capabilities
- Ultrasound
- Cutting-edge rapid CT
- High resolution digital radiography
- CT support
- Comprehensive in-house lab equipment
- Dedicated chemotherapy room
Photos
Photos via Google · San Antonio Veterinary Specialists, Madisan
Frequently asked questions
- What advanced diagnostic tools are available at San Antonio Veterinary Specialists for oncology patients?
- For oncology patients, Animal Cancer Center of Texas at SAVS provides state-of-the-art diagnostics. These include in-house cytology and hematology, comprehensive in-house lab equipment, high-resolution digital radiography, thoracic, individual organ, and abdominal ultrasonography, and cutting-edge rapid CT. The facility also features a dedicated chemotherapy room.
- What types of surgical services does South Texas Veterinary Surgery offer?
- South Texas Veterinary Surgery (STVS) provides specialized surgical services for dogs and cats. These services address various soft tissue, oncologic (cancer), and orthopedic conditions. The practice aims to offer a positive, educational, and comfortable experience for pets and their owners requiring this level of surgical care.
- How does San Antonio Veterinary Specialists ensure collaboration with referring veterinarians?
- San Antonio Veterinary Specialists is dedicated to working closely with referring veterinarians to ensure optimal and comprehensive care for patients. The referral process involves the referring DVM submitting an online form, emailing pertinent medical records to the specialist, and providing the pet owner with a New Patient Referral Card. SAVS then contacts the pet owner to schedule the appointment.
- What is the primary focus of South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology?
- South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology (STVO) focuses on providing advanced and affordable veterinary eye care to help patients live happy and healthy lives with minimal discomfort and excellent vision. Their board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists and experienced staff offer expertise and advanced training in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases for pets in San Antonio and South Texas.
- Does San Antonio Veterinary Specialists provide emergency care?
- San Antonio Veterinary Specialists is a referral-based clinic and does not operate as a 24-hour emergency clinic. They do not treat critically ill patients, as these cases are better served at 24-hour veterinary care facilities located throughout the city. Services are available by appointment only.