| Southwest Veterinary Oncology 141 E. Ft. Lowell Road Tucson, Arizona 85705 www.southernazvets.com www.swvetoncology.com Phone: (877) 762-9838 or 520-888-3177 Fax: (520) 408-0900 |
| PET CANCER CENTER Comprehensive guide to cancer diagnosis and treatment in cats and dogs |
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| Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologists: Mary Kay Klein, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology) Dr. Klein completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona in 1979. She then traveled to Colorado State University to attend veterinary school and graduated with honors in 1983. After returning home to Arizona for 2 years and working at the University of Arizona Animal Cancer Therapy Study, Dr. Klein returned to Colorado State University for a three-year oncology residency and became board-certified in medical oncology in 1990. She became board-certified in radiation oncology in 1996. Dr. Klein continues her research and interests as a clinical lecturer at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Author of numerous articles and textbook chapters, Dr. Klein served as president of the Veterinary Cancer Society in 2000 and again in 2001. Kate Vickery, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) Dr. Kate Vickery graduated summa cum laude from King’s College (Wilkes-Barre, PA) with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and Molecular Genetics in 1998. In 2004, Dr Vickery received her VMD degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she went on to complete a one-year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. After her internship she completed a three-year combined residency and master’s degree in medical oncology at Colorado State University, Animal Cancer Center. She became board-certified in medical oncology with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2008. |
