Surgeon: Joanne M. Hughes, DVM
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UC Davis Class of 2001
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ASEC (Animal Specialty & Emergency Center) 2001-2002: rotating internship focused on surgery, emergency, and critical care.
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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.
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ASG (Animal Specialty Group) 2003-2004: surgical internship emphasizing orthopedics. Research project established canine hip dysplasia as a risk factor for lumbosacral stenosis.
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AO/ASIF Fracture Management Course 2003
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Slocum TPLO Course 2003
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IMEX External Skeletal Fixation Course 2006
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Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Course 2007
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Biovision Single-Port Laparoscopy Course 2008
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AO/ASIF Advanced Fracture Management Course 2015
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Biomedtrix I-Loc IM Fixator Course 2017
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Advanced TPLO Course 2020
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Limb Alignment Course 2021
About Us
Registered Veterinary Technician: Ericka L. Hughes, RVT
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Extensive experience: veterinary technician since 1988
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General practice: 15+ years at 6 different clinics
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ICU/Critical Care technician in specialty practice: 3 years
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Technician manager at 24-hour care facility: 5 years
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Biovision Single-Port Laparoscopy Assistant's Course 2008
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Biomedtrix I-Loc IM Fixator Course 2017
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Limb Alignment Course 2021