Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital

Metro Veterinary Hospital had the pleasure of hosting a lunch n' learn lecture focusing on CPR and 2024 RECOVER updates for Banfield Cuyahoga Falls! RECOVER was spearheaded by a team of over 100 veterinary specialists with the goal of developing and providing the only standardized evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines. Thank you to our very own Dr. Brabson who dedicated her time to teach this valuable course!

Kipnis's Journey to Recovery ?? This past June, Kipnis and his mom were out for their usual morning walk when their day took a terrifying turn. Two loose dogs suddenly attacked Kipnis, but thanks to quick-thinking good Samaritans, his mom was able to get him back to their driveway. She immediately rushed him to the emergency services at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital. Upon evaluation, the doctor determined that Kipnis’s leg would need to be amputated. His mom shared, “This was one of the worst days of my life, but everyone there gave me confidence that my dog would receive the best care. The doctor who explained that amputation was the best option did so clearly and professionally, while also being sensitive to my shaken state. Soon, I was able to sit by my medicated boy, whose leg had been wrapped to stop the bleeding. The nurses were so kind in that room.” Kipnis underwent a successful surgery that day and stayed overnight in our ICU to manage his post-operative pain and provide supportive care. The following day, he was able to return home to his loving parents. Two months later, his parents shared this heartwarming update: “A traumatic, awful experience was made the best it could have been by the lovely, caring people at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital. We’re happy to report our dog is doing well two months post-op, with all wounds healed without complications. Kipnis is back to mixing it up gently with his doggie friends again.

Congratulations To Dr. Rance Gamblin on his Retirement! At Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, it is our mission to provide exceptional care for patients and outstanding service to you and your clients. With bittersweet emotion, we share the news that Dr. Rance Gamblin is retiring at the end of the year. His last day in clinics will be December 19th; however, as of November 1st, he will no longer accept new patients. Dr. Gamblin has been a vital part of our Oncology team since 2000. Dr. Gamblin's unwavering commitment and extraordinary expertise have been instrumental in shaping Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital into the high-caliber referral center that it is today. His impact on our team and the community cannot be overstated. As Dr. Gamblin steps into retirement, he and his wife, Tracie, will be transitioning back to their home state of Mississippi. Dr. Gamblin has been an invaluable member of our team, and we wish him the best in his retirement. To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHNh5zuF

Cooper’s Comeback Story! Say hello to Cooper, a brave pup who’s overcome his medical challenges! Cooper has been treated by his primary care veterinarian since April of 2023 and was brought to our emergency service in October 2023, and again in November of 2023. Cooper was suffering from regenerative anemia and recurrent epistaxis; epistaxis is the medical term for a “bloody nose”. During his first hospitalization in October, he received multiple blood transfusions, and diagnostics including CT, rhinoscopy, nasal biopsies, and lab work. While Cooper was hospitalized in November, he underwent treatment for sinonasal aspergillosis. Cooper did very well following his aspergillosis treatment with Dr. Stephen Dilday. Cooper did amazingly well and has been thriving ever since! Thanks to ongoing care and some follow-up visits, Cooper is now in great shape. And unless there are any changes, this champ doesn’t need any more rechecks! **Aspergillus is the most common fungal pathogen identified in dogs with fungal rhinitis. The treatment of aspergillosis can be challenging, and intensive therapies are usually required. These treatments can be lifesaving but are not without risks. Fungal infections generally require long-term therapy with anti-fungal medications. Therapy is generally two-fold: oral systemic medications and topical therapies. Many dogs can have good prognosis with aggressive therapies, but this is serious infection. The topical therapies alluded to above require anesthesia/heavy sedation to administer. The patient is anesthetized and the back of the throat and is closed off (with gauze and catheters to block the back of the nasopharynx). The nostrils are also closed off (the patient breathes through an endotracheal tube that is placed through the mouth) and a topical antifungal solution is infused into the nose and frontal sinuses. The medication is infused, and the patient is periodically turned to be sure all the nooks and crannies of the sinuses are treated. At the end of the incubation, the clotrimazole is drained through the nostrils. This treatment has shown high rates of success, but some patients do require repeated treatments.

Meet Cujo: A Pup with Many Personalities! ?? Every patient has their own unique personality, and Cujo is no exception! Whether she's channeling her inner "Taylor Swooft," working from home, or playing "Where’s Waldo," Cujo never fails to brighten our day. Despite her tough-sounding name, Cujo is an absolute sweetheart and a dedicated service animal. Cujo is under the expert care of Dr. Nicolette Ornelas in our Internal Medicine department. She’s receiving treatment for historical pancreatitis, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). We’re thrilled to report that Cujo is doing well on her current treatments and continues to bring joy to our team with her delightful personalities!

Meet Lucy, an adorable Australian Labradoodle who was referred to Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital by her primary care veterinarian for non-weight bearing on her hind limb. She was evaluated by Dr. Brittany Cortina, and it was found that she had one fully torn Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) tear, and her other rear limb had a partially torn CCL. A CCL in our canine companions is comparable an ACL in humans. Lucy was scheduled for her first TPLO, and her owners noticed she began using that leg within days after her surgery. Unfortunately, Lucy continued to limp on the leg with the partially torn CCL. You might be shocked to learn that Lucy’s case is quite common, with dogs needing TPLOs on both limbs due to fully or partially torn CCLs. Lucy had her second TPLO 8 weeks after her initial surgery. Here's what Lucy's owners had to say about their experience: "We are getting our dog who loves being outside in nature back! We had a great experience with everyone. The schedule team, reception, surgical team, and post-op team rock! Dr. Cortina took the time to explain everything and did a fantastic job." You might be asking yourself, what is a TPLO surgery? And we’re here to answer that! TPLO, or Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, is a common orthopedic procedure to treat CCL injuries, providing stability to your pet's knee joint. By altering the knee's joint angles and securing it with a bone plate and screws, the need for the CCL is eliminated. TPLOs have become a very common surgery needed, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital performs over 600 TPLOs annually!

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our referral team to better serve our referral partners! Starting August 12th, Marie Turner will join our Akron location as a Referral Coordinator. Our Referral Coordinators are your main point of contact for all referral-related needs at both Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital locations. They work closely with your practice and clients to efficiently schedule new patient appointments, review records, conduct phone consultations with our specialists, and facilitate collaborative care across our specialties. In addition, our Referral Relationship Managers (RRMs), Josie and Lori, ensure we meet the needs of our referring community. They will keep you updated on the latest developments at our hospital while understanding the needs of your practice. RRMs are your direct link to our hospital, providing an extra layer of support to expedite answers to your questions, connect you with team members, and provide necessary materials.

Our Cardiology team at our Akron location are now enrolling feline patients into the HALT HCM trial. To learn more about enrolling a patient: https://lnkd.in/e6hQXKwN

Do you love Exotic animals? We have an opening for an RVT at our Norton location. No experience required, will train the right candidate. Full time, day shift- with many benefits including, medical, dental, vision, PTO, CE PTO, uniform allowance, 401k and many more. If interested please email me your resume at [email protected]. You can also message me if you have any questions.

Meet Holly! At the age of 7, Holly’s owners noticed her limping on her right rear leg. She was diagnosed with a Cruciate Ligament Rupture which would require surgical intervention. Holly had a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, or better known as a TPLO at another hospital on that limb. Post-operatively, most dogs begin walking with assistance shortly after surgery; however, Holly could not walk or stand up after surgery. Her owners tried to help her get up on her own but to no avail, they described her limb as a “dangling wet noodle”. Just one day post-op, Holly was diagnosed with a luxated or dislocated left hip which would require another orthopedic surgery. With the need for a second major orthopedic surgery, Holly was transferred to our team at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital and into the care of Dr. Mark Daye. The following week Holly received a Total Hip Replacement. Total Hip Replacements have become the gold standard treatment for orthopedic conditions affecting the hip joints, such as Holly’s luxated hip. The procedure is performed by removing both the ball (head of the femur) and socket (acetabulum) of your dog’s hip joint and replacing them with a combination of metal (titanium) and plastic (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) implants. Holly recovered from her Total Hip Replacement and was able to go home! Unfortunately, later that same year, Holly needed a TPLO on her left rear leg as well. She returned to Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, and under the care of Dr. Daye received her third major orthopedic surgery in one year. Today, we are happy to share the following update from Holly’s owners: “Holly celebrated her eleventh Birthday 12/26/2023. Holly has full mobility and has a tremendous “will” to live. This adds to the medical miracle Dr. Daye, his team, the ER, all Veterinarians/Staff, Dr. Padgett, Dr. Elpiner, have performed. We are forever grateful. Thank you for being a blessing to Holly, and all of the animals in your care.