Mr. Smalls presented to our Neurology service for severe neck pain. He had episodes of crying out in pain and holding up his right front limb. Other than neck pain, he had no other neurological deficits on his examination at PVESC. Cervical MRI revealed a severely lateralized foraminal disc herniation at C2-3 on the Read More
Pearl was a 6 year old SF Boxer transferred to our Internal Medicine (Dr. Adam Shoelson) service after being admitted for unilateral epistaxis and collapse. After a blood transfusion a nasal CT and rhinoscopy were performed, which provided the diagnosis of destructive fungal rhinitis (see the Internal Medicine article for more information on Pearl’s Read More
Pearl is a 6.5 yr old spayed female Boxer that was transferred to our Internal Medicine Service (Dr. Adam Shoelson DVM, DACVIM) after being admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Service for severe, unilateral epistaxis and collapse. Chronic nasal signs (purulent-appearing nasal discharge, epistaxis, sneezing) had previously been longstanding in nature. Five months Read More
Willow is a 3 year old FI Lab Mix who was admitted to our emergency service after being trapped in a housefire. She was found by a Portland firefighter (from the Munjoy Hill Fire Station) who administer oxygen on site prior to transportation. On presentation she was dyspneic, covered in soot, and had harsh Read More
Veterinary Student Externships: PVESC hosts veterinary student externships and preceptorships in single or multiple disciplines, including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Cardiology. Please forward CV and letter of interest to Kristine at kristines@pvesc.com. Veterinary Technician Student Externships: PVESC hosts veterinary student externships in single or multiple disciplines, including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Read More