Integrative Oncology

UF Small animal hospital

Offering your pet world-class care through an integrated approach to cancer treatment.

Located at 2089 SW 16th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32608

Our integrated oncology service allows us to develop the best possible approach to your pet’s cancer diagnosis. Our team members in medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology work closely together and are motivated by the sincere desire to make a difference in your pet’s quality of life. We understand how difficult, even traumatic, it can be when your pet has been diagnosed with cancer.

Initial Appointment

Expect this appointment to take up to 3-hours.
Initial evaluation appointment cost is $230.

Step 1

Preparation for the Initial Appointment

Please bring your pet’s medical records, including radiology images (digital or film) and written reports, pathology reports, a list of all medications your pet is taking (including over-the-counter, alternative medications, and supplements), your regular veterinarian’s contact information, and a list of any questions you have.

step 2

Examination

Our team will review your pet’s history, medical records, and perform a thorough physical examination.

step 3

Recommendations for Diagnostic Testing

The clinical team, including the clinician, house officers, veterinarian technician and student will provide recommendations for diagnostic testing to diagnose your pet’s condition. At this time, cost estimates will be provided for the recommended diagnostic tests and treatments.

Diagnostic Testing Appointment

Expect this appointment to take 6-8 hours. You can drop off your pet.

Step 4

Preparation for Drop-Off and Visit

Your pet needs to fast before this appointment. No food after midnight the day before visit. Water is allowed, and please continue your pet’s medications, unless otherwise instructed.

Step 5

Diagnostic Testing

Testing recommendations that were agreed upon during the initial appointment will be performed. If anything changes, a member of the team will call you beforehand.

Step 6

Testing Results

Results for these tests are generally available within 24-48 hours, with the exception of tissue biopsy, which will take 5-7 days.

Treatment Plan

Once the diagnostic testing results have been reviewed, we will discuss your pet’s condition, the recommended treatment plan and options available for your pet, as well as provide you with an estimate of costs and the timeline for treatment. From there, we will schedule you for the next available appointment for surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. To learn more about each of these treatments, please click on the buttons below.

About surgery

About Radiation Treatment

About Chemotherapy

Olive’s Way Fund

The Olive’s Way Fund supports the University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital Oncology Program, which is one of the best in the country. The fund was established by Lisa and Harry Posin to help patients and is directed by the Imparato Professor in Surgical Oncology. The program has grown from a single clinician in 2002 to the largest training center for veterinary oncologists in the southeast US. You can support our efforts by contacting our Office of Advancement or making a donation online.

Donate to the Olive’s Way Fund