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VETTING THE EXPERTS
Pets are treasured friends and family members — and we want to give them the best care possible. Meet some of the area's most knowledgeable veterinarians and specialists.
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Emily Bradbury, DVM Atlas Animal Hospital
230 Stephenson Ave. | 912.342.4700 atlasanimalhospitalsav.com
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; Rotating Small Animal Internship, Georgia Veterinary Specialists, Atlanta I love practicing in Savannah because ... we see both local families and those traveling on vacation with their pets. I enjoy helping with unexpected illnesses and showing out-of-town clients how friendly Savannah is. It is important to me that … my clients fully understand and are comfortable with the treatment plan for their pet. You owe it to your pet to ... socialize them as much as possible. For nervous puppies or new rescue pups, we recommend stopping by the office for treats and to say “hello.” This helps us build a bond with our patients and limit fear.
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BLUEPEARL SPECIALTY Paul M. Shealy, DVM, MS, DACVS Marcus Bradbury, DVM, DACVS-SA page 100 COASTAL VETERINARY ONCOLOGY Andrew T. Daters, MS, DVM, ACVIM page 101 LIVE OAK VETERINARY SPECIALISTS Jason King, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), cVMA, cVPP Michael Cocchiaro, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) page 99
Live Oak Veterinary Specialists Jason King, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), cVMA, cVPP Michael Cocchiaro DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
335 Stephenson Ave. 912.662.7544 | liveoakvetneuro.com
Education: DVM at University of Georgia (King) and Texas A&M (Cocchiaro); residencies at University of California-Davis Specialty Certifications: Veterinary Neurology, Neurosurgery, Acupuncture, Pain Management and Cardiology What’s new at your practice? King: We just completed an expansion on our current building that has given us a dedicated neurosurgery suite. This is a project that’s been in the works for some time, and we’re quite happy with how it turned out. What is a preventable condition you wish your clients knew about? King: Uncontrolled seizure activity. This can lead to permanent brain damage
and increased costs to the owners for emergency visits and hospitalized care. Often, it’s related to pet parents forgetting to administer medications on time. To help, we created an app to remind people and their pet-care network of those recurring medical needs. It’s free on iOS and Android at heelapp.com. Cocchiaro: In the world of cardiology, it would have to be nutritional cardiac diseases. Our pets need a complete and balanced diet, and there are certain breeds that should avoid grain-free diets because it can lead to heart disease. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations on what to feed your pet. Why add veterinary cardiology? King: It started when my wife and I adopted a pet with a known heart condition. In the end, we weren’t able to get him the help he needed, and he passed away. Cocchiaro: That’s when we realized that there was a dire need for this service here in Savannah. We started brainstorming and came up with our current process to try and fill that need for all pets in the region. Special Advertising Section ★ J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 2
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BluePearl savannah (formerly Coastal Empire Veterinary Surgery) Paul M. Shealy DVM, MS, DACVS Marcus Bradbury DVM, DACVS-SA
335 Stephenson Ave. | 912.354.6681 bluepearlvet.com/hospital/savannah-ga info.savannah@bluepearlvet.com
Education: Shealy: BS, Clemson University; MS and DVM, Louisiana State University; Intern, Animal Medical Center; MS Residency, Auburn University; Bradbury: BS, University of the Cumberlands; DVM, Auburn University; Intern, Georgia Veterinary Specialist; Residency, Hope Veterinary Specialist Specialty Certification: Shealy: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons; Bradbury: American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Small Animal We’re proud to announce … that we have now been a member of the BluePearl family of specialty and emergency hospitals for a year. BluePearl is a well-known, respected team of more than 95 specialty and emergency hospitals with similar values and a mission to enrich lives through remarkable care for pets. Over the course of the last year, we have slowly transitioned to a new name, BluePearl Savannah. Although our name changed, our commitment to excellent medical care remains the same. A common and preventable pet ailment is … obesity. One of the best things an owner can do for his or her animal is keep them slim and trim. We are excited to utilize … 3D technology, which improves our diagnostic capabilities and surgical planning. With 3D reconstruction of CT images, we can create 3D prints of bones and organs for presurgical planning and produce intraoperative implants. We love practicing in Savannah because … pets are family here, and the pet-owning community appreciates the level of veterinary care available. Dr. Shealy’s pet family includes … two dogs, five cats, two miniature donkeys, several horses and many chickens. Dr. Bradbury’s pet family includes … four French Bulldogs, two guinea pigs, a goldfish, tree frogs, a newt and a ball python. We give back to the community by … assisting animal care groups and pet owners with costs for care when appropriate.
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ANDREW T. DATERS, MS, DVM, ACVIM Coastal Veterinary Oncology
335 Stephenson Ave. 912.355.5791 cvo.vet
Education: MS, DVM Louisiana State University; Internship, Colorado State University Specialty Certification: Oncology, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine You owe it to your pet to … have them examined by a veterinarian once a year. For older pets, we recommend twice a year. One recent innovation in veterinary oncology is … electrochemotherapy. We are excited to offer this minimally invasive treatment that has little to no side effects. A common and preventable pet ailment is … skin cancer. Many types of skin tumors are curable with early intervention. I love practicing in Savannah because … some of the greatest pet owners live in this region. Plus, working with the area’s best veterinarians to collaborate on patient care is very rewarding. My pets … Pixie and Boots are spoiled. From stalking deer and squirrels in the yard to sleeping at my wife’s feet under the desk, they live a laid-back lifestyle. I chose oncology because … even though there are tough days, there are more days I give good news. I love helping improve the daily quality of life for my patients. We are an optimistic team that believes in health, healing and hope. When I’m not in the office … I am at Forest City Gun Club trying to beat my son’s clay target records or on the sidelines of my daughter’s soccer games and cross-country meets. If I were an animal, I would be … my dogs. I think that’s obvious as to why.
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