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