Stamford, CT ( prsafe ) April 27, 2012 - Cornell University Veterinary Specialists combines the best of a specialty private practice with the best of academia to benefit pets, pet owners, and the profession. The veterinary specialists provide exceptional medical care utilizing groundbreaking scientific advances with personalized and efficient services for pet owners. The center is a specialty referral and emergency center, assisting the referring veterinarians as an extension of their practices and offering continuing education for the community.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is wholly owned by Cornell University and under the direction of the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. It is a separate facility, staff, and infrastructure, but is closely affiliated with the college, collaborating on clinical cases, student training, and continuing education.

The veterinarians of Cornell University Veterinary Specialists are experienced and renowned in the field of veterinary medicine. With tremendous expertise, the veterinarians bring a skilled clinical perspective. Cornell University Veterinary Specialists are committed to providing clients with sophisticated care and compassion. As the largest university-affiliated veterinary referral center in the country, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists combines advanced medical procedures with a service-oriented, efficient, and sustainable practice model.

"Our medical team is dedicated to partnering with pet owners and referring veterinarians. We truly believe that we all do better when we work together," comments a veterinary specialist from Cornell University Veterinary Specialists. "We serve as an extension of referring practices - offering consultation when needed, treating clients with authentic compassion and respect, and proactively communicating at every step."

The facility is open and specialist-staffed seven days a week. The ICU and Emergency Service are run by board-certified critical care specialists offering after-hours availability as well as immeasurable emergency and critical care expertise.

Redefining the delivery of specialty-emergency medicine, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists provides optimal care by integrating skills and resources of its staff with the best of education for pets and pet owners.

About Cornell University Veterinary Specialists:

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is the largest university-affiliated veterinary referral center in the country. They provide exceptional medical care by integrating the latest medical and scientific advances to treat a wide range of pet diseases including cancer in dogs. For additional details, please visit: http://www.cuvs.org/

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