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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center had many goals when we opened our doors 4 ½ years ago.  The most obvious was to provide the highest level of medical and surgical care, in an environment that put a large emphasis on client experience.  Additional goals included providing education to area veterinarians, veterinary technicians (veterinary nurses) and the pet owning public.  We also wanted to ensure we gave back to the community in a variety of ways.  One of those ways was working with local shelters and rescue groups, to help pets in need when financial resources would not allow for emergency or specialty care.  To further our commitment to help these animals in need, CVRC has recently entered into a corporate partnership with Pet Helpers

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 21, 2015) – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the region – is pleased to announce that it has entered into a corporate partnership with Pet Helpers, a non-profit, no-kill shelter, adoption center and spay/neuter clinic located on James Island.

By Alan Green and Carly Conrad

A disease that is a true killer both in dogs and cats is one transmitted by mosquitoes. Here in the Lowcountry we have our fair share of these annoying and potentially deadly insects. It gives me great pleasure this month to introduce one of CVRC’s outstanding and highly skilled emergency doctors, Dr. Carly Conrad. Dr. Conrad has written an important and detailed piece on heartworm disease. I would urge all of the readers to educate yourselves on the disease and preventive measures you can take to protect your furry family members.

By Alan Green and Samantha Nelson

As pet owners, we often lovingly provide our furry friends a variety of treats and toys. As veterinarians, we often are faced with solving serious and often life threatening scenarios as a result of what our pets consume.

I am pleased to introduce the newest member of the CVRC Surgical Department, Dr. Samantha Nelson, DVM DACVS. Dr. Nelson gives us an important article on what you need to know about dietary indiscretion in our pets.

The CVRC nursing staff is truly the backbone of our hospital. And lucky for the pets of the Lowcountry, we continually attract exceptional ones! CVRC is thrilled to welcome Casey Harding to our emergency and critical care departments nursing staff. Casey has an extensive background in veterinary emergency and critical care and joins us from an emergency and specialty hospital in Indiana.

Dr. Samantha Nelson has joined the surgery unit at the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center. She has experience with cranial cruciate ligament injury in dogs and specializes in trauma, oncology and minimally invasive procedures. Previously, she was a staff surgeon at the Veterinary Specialists of Western New York. She has a degree in veterinary medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

By Alan Green and Sean Ellison

For all of us, understanding and being knowledgeable of the environment we live in allows us to enjoy its beauty, while remaining respectful of the dangers. There is nothing more representative of this statement than the sago palm, a common and ubiquitous member of our surroundings in the Lowcountry. It is an honor this month to introduce Dr. Sean Ellison, DVM. Dr. Ellison is an important member of the CVRC Emergency and Critical Care team. He provides us important information about sago palm toxicity.

Board certified surgeon Samantha Nelson joins premier advanced-care referral and emergency hospital on April 1

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the region – is pleased to announce the expansion of its highly acclaimed surgery department with the appointment of Samantha Nelson, DVM, DACVS.

By Alan Green with Heather Graham

There are some things pet owners take for granted and never hear much about. A common comment concerns a pet’s nose being cool or warm and therefore there is or isn’t a concern depending on the temperature of the nose. That is another pet myth, uncovered this month by my outstanding colleague, Dr. Heather Graham. Dr. Graham is CVRCs board certified internal medicine specialist and sees and treats a myriad of complex conditions.

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is excited to announce that Dr. Katherine Crook, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) is now on staff and available for consultations.

Katherine earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, magna cum laude. She then completed a one-year rotating internship and a one-year neurology internship. She went on to finish a three-year residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Crook joins CVRC following a position as lead neurologist at a referral surgery and neurology practice in Virginia.

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