Dr Preston's mission is to understand your pet needs and provide accurate guidance and advice. He can help you with numerous concerns regarding the surgical referral process, pre and post operative care, tips for success and potential risks and complications. After consultation, Dr Preston will speak with your primary care veterinarian to determine the next steps and to schedule surgery. Dr Preston will provide you and your vet with a summary of your consultation to ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your pet's health.
Dr Preston provides surgical services to veterinary clinics on Vancouver Island, BC.
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Dr Preston is a ACVS board certified specialist in Small Animal Surgery. Board certified veterinary specialists are highly trained, and work in collaboration with your primary care vet to optimize care for your pet.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia he has gathering skills and expertise from around the world over the past decade. After obtaining his veterinary degree from Melbourne University in 2009, he then undertook vigorous internships in Oregon and Seattle, followed by an ACVS surgical residency in Perth, Australia. When he finished his residency, Dr Preston became an assistant professor at Purdue University and then began working across the USA and Canada. He has since settled on Vancouver Island with his wife and family. Dr Preston has extensive experience in all types of routine and complex specialist surgeries. His consulting practice includes but is not limited to TPLO, fracture repair, patella luxation correction, cancer surgery, and other complex procedures.
If the procedure your pet requires is not listed here, Dr Preston will be able to discuss options available to you during the consultation.
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Why has my vet entrusted my pet's care to a Specialist Surgeon?
What is a Diplomate/Surgery Specialist?
The title “ACVS Diplomate” refers to a veterinarian who is board certified in veterinary surgery. Board certified surgeons commonly have 4-8 years of additional training after veterinary school including a 3-year surgery residency. Residencies provide specific specialized surgery training not available as part of a typical veterinary education. This process is strictly supervised by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. Once the program has been completed, the resident must sit for and pass a rigorous examination. Only then does the veterinarian earn the title of ACVS Diplomate and can be considered a specialist in veterinary surgery.
Innovation
Diplomates are on the forefront of surgical disease research. We are the pioneers of the finest surgical techniques and are responsible for the advancement of veterinary surgery. Proficiency
Diplomates perform more surgeries than any other group. A highly focused caseload means we have an unequaled understanding of veterinary surgery and perform it with exceptional skill.
Expertise
Diplomates are the experts in veterinary surgery. We have advanced surgical expertise founded on a strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical medicine. We are the teachers of students and veterinarians alike. Any veterinarian who performs surgery has benefited from a Diplomate’s expertise.
Education
Diplomates learn state-of-the-art surgical techniques. We continually expand our knowledge and skill base through intensive continuing education.
Read more at https://www.acvs.org/what-is-a-veterinary-surgeon
