The Veterinary Cardiology Service at the UF Small Animal Hospital is committed to providing an exceptional level of care for dog and cat patients suffering from various cardiac diseases. We specialize in both medical and interventional (cardiac catheterization) cutting edge veterinary cardiac care for pets afflicted with heart disease. It is our mission to provide the very best in assessment of treatment options and to help you make informed decisions regarding your pet’s health care. Your pet will receive the highest quality veterinary care from our team of specialists, including board certified veterinary cardiologists, critical care experts, internists, anesthesiologists, and highly skilled veterinary nurses. We also appreciate the importance of communication and work to keep you and your veterinarian well-informed during your pet’s stay in our veterinary hospital. We are located within the UF Small Animal Hospital, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32608. To make an appointment, please call the UF Small Animal Hospital at (352) 392-2235.
Services Offered
- Physical examination
- Blood pressure
- Veterinary Echocardiography
- Veterinary Electrocardiography (ECG)
- 24 hour Holter monitoring (in house and mail out)
- Event monitoring
- Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
- Veterinary pacemaker implantation
- Balloon valvuloplasty
- Embolization of patent ductus arteriosus
- Heartworm extraction
- Veterinary vascular interventions (i.e. intrahepatic shunt embolization)
Clinical Trials Update
We are actively seeking Dobermans for a current clinical study on dilated cardiomyopathy. DCM in Dobermans Clinical Trial.
For all Small Animal Clinical Trials: Current Enrollment for Small Animal Clinical Trials
Please contact the UF Small Animal Hospital at (352) 392-2235 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Our Team
Meg Sleeper VMD, DACVIM
Darcy B Adin DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Michael Aherne
Eduardo J Benjamin Diaz
Bruna Del Nero MV, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Katsuhiro Matsuura DVM, PhD
Catherine Georges DVM
Dylan J DeProspero DVM
Rachel E Conway
Meriel LeSueur
Danielle Marsh BGS, CVT
Jessica M Morgan CVT
Courtney M Hanner
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