Dr. Garnett grew up in northeast Ohio and attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate degree. He then attended veterinary school at Ross University. After obtaining his veterinary degree, he completed a rotating internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in NYC and a surgical residency at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He then moved to the Washington DC area and worked as the primary surgeon at Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral. In 2019 he made the move to Charleston and joined the team at CVRC.
Dr. Garnett enjoys all aspects of surgery, and he has a particular interest in arthroscopy, treating cranial cruciate ligament disease/injury and surgical oncology. He is member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery, Veterinary Orthopedic Society and Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Garnett resides in the Charleston area with his wife, children and pets. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, any outdoor activity and watching college football - Go Buckeyes!
Education / Experience:
| 2019-Present | Staff Surgeon - Charleston Veterinary Referral Center |
| 2013-2019 | Staff Surgeon - Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral and Emergency, Bowie, MD |
| 2010-2013 | Residency - Small Animal Surgery - Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, Copley, OH |
| 2009-2010 | Internship - Rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists, New York, NY |
| Feb-May 2009 | Associate Veterinarian - North Ridgeville Animal Hospital, North Ridgefield, OH |
| Feb-May 2009 | Volunteer Shelter Veterinarian - Lorain County Animal Protective League, Elyria, OH |
| 2005-2009 | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine St. Kitts, West Indies |
Publications
Garnett SD, Daye RM. Short Term Complications Associated with Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy in Dogs Using 2.0 and 2.7mm Plates. JAAHA 2014;50:396-404.
Garnett SD, Pacchiana P. What’s Your Diagnosis – Body Wall Hernia Involving the Urinary Bladder. JAVMA 2010;237:501-502.
Presentations
Surgery of Skin and Subcutaneous Tumors in Dogs
DCR Spring CE Event – April 2019
Semi-annual Lunch and Learns
Varying topics, 2017-present
Lower Urinary Tract Surgical Conditions
DCVR Spring CE Event – April 2017
DCVR Spring CE Event – April 2014
Upper and Lower Airway Surgery
DCVR Spring CE Event – April 2016
Surgery of the Pancreas
DCVR Spring CE Event – April 2015
Lower Urinary Tract Surgical Conditions
DCVR Spring CE Event – April 2014
CCL Injury in Dogs
DCVR Fall CE Event – October 2013
Short Term Complications Associated with TPLO in Dogs using 2.0 and 2.7mm Plates.
Resident Forum, ACVS Surgical Summit, San Antonio, TX – October 2013
Intern Lectures
Upper Airway Surgery, annually at DCVR since 2013
Hemoabdomen, annually at DCVR since 2013
GDV, annually at DCVR since 2013
ER Fracture Management, annually at DCVR since 2013
Small Intestinal Surgery, annually at DCVR since 2013
Surgery of the Lower Urinary Tract, annually at DCVR since 2013
Bandaging Labs 2010, 2011, 2012, MVH
Trauma in the ER 2012, MVH
Hypotension and Vassopressors 2011, MVH
Grand Rounds
Limb Sparing Surgery for Osteosarcoma, 2010, FAVS
Arthritis: Pathophysiology and Treatment 2011, MVH
Research Presentation: Complications associated with TPLO in Small and Medium Sized Dogs, 2012, MVH
Research Presentation: Effects of Multiple Variables on Radiographic Healing of TPLO Osteotomies, 2013, MVH
Morbidity and Mortalities Rounds
Annually, 2010-2013, MVH
Pathology Rounds
Annually, 2010-2013, MVH
Continuing Education Technician Lectures
Gastric Dilation and Volvulus 2010, FAVS
