Surgeon: Joanne M. Hughes, DVM

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• UC Davis Class of 2001

• ASEC (Animal Specialty & Emergency Center) 2001-2002: rotating internship focused on surgery, emergency, and critical care.

• Washington State University -- Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory 2002-2003: research projects involving the effect of diet & nutraceuticals on the development of osteoarthritis, modalities to accelerate bony union, feasibility of resorbable orthopedic implants.

• ​ASG (Animal Specialty Group) 2003-2004: surgical internship emphasizing orthopedics. Research project established canine hip dysplasia as a risk factor for lumbosacral stenosis.

• AO/ASIF Fracture Management Course 2003

• Slocum TPLO Course 2003

• IMEX External Skeletal Fixation Course 2006

• Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Course 2007

• Biovision Single-Port Laparoscopy Course 2008

• AO/ASIF Advanced Fracture Management Course 2015

• Advanced TPLO Course 2015

• Biomedtrix I-Loc IM Fixator Course 2017

About Us

Registered Veterinary Technician: Ericka L. Hughes, RVT

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• Extensive experience: veterinary technician since 1988

• General practice: 15+ years at 6 different clinics

• ICU/Critical Care technician in specialty practice: 3 years

• Technician manager at 24-hour care facility: 5 years

• Biovision Single-Port Laparoscopy Assistant's Course 2008

• Biomedtrix I-Loc IM Fixator Course 2017