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<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Dhupa is Director of Surgery at CVS. His areas of expertise include neurosurgery, surgical oncology and orthopedics, as well as advanced diagnostic imaging.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Prior to becoming a partner in CVS, Dr. Dhupa practiced with Vet Surgery Associates, a large surgical practice in Northern California.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Dhupa earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Science and completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Liverpool, prior to completing a second residency in surgery at Purdue University. Dr. Dhupa was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 200</span>1.<br />- <b>Sarit Dhupa, DVM, BVSc</b>
Sarit Dhupa, DVM, BVSc
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Ogilvie, who leads CVS oncology services, is considered one of profession's leading experts on veterinarian care and research.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Prior to joining CVS, Dr. Ogilvie worked to develop new, innovative cancer therapies at the prestigious French medical school, Universit&eacute; Fran&ccedil;ois Rabelais in Tours. His time in France was preceded by a 16-year tenure as professor, internist, head of medical oncology and director of the medical oncology research laboratory at Colorado State University.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />In addition to authoring two books, Dr. Ogilvie has been a past winner of the annual Veterinarian of the Year award from both the American Veterinarian Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. He has been awarded $5 million in research grants in the last five years, as well as the first nationally and internationally patented nutritional formula that can be used to control cancer and enhance quality of life.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Ogilvie received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University and completed a residency at Tufts University's Angell Memorial Animal Hospital. Dr. Ogilvie is board certified in the specialties of internal medicine and oncology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />More detailed information on Dr. Ogilvie can be found on our&nbsp;</span><a class="bottnav style1" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: #006ca5; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 11px; line-height: 18px; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; margin: 0px;" href="/html/oncology.htm"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Oncology</span></a><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">page.</span><br />- <b>Gregory Ogilvie, DVM</b>
Gregory Ogilvie, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine & Oncology
Dr. Concannon oversees emergency and critical care services at CVS' San Marcos facility. He has practiced exclusively as an emergency/critical care clinician since 1989. Prior to becoming a partner in CVS, Dr. Concannon was a founder and co-owner of Escondido Veterinary Urgent Care in Escondido, California from 1996-2000.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Concannon earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from San Diego State University.<br />- <b>Timothy Concannon, DVM</b>
Timothy Concannon, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Following graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University, Dr. Herndon completed internship training at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pa. He finished residency training in cardiology at the Veterinary Referral Center, Little Falls, N.J., and the Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pa. His areas of interest include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, therapy of heart failure, diastolic dysfunction, and electrophysiology.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Herndon is a board certified cardiologist and provides full service cardiovascular diagnostics and therapeutics-including pacemaker implantation, balloon valvuloplasty, and coil occlusion for patent ductus arteriosus. He is a featured consultant in cardiology on the Veterinary Information Network (VIN).&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Herndon is conducting clinical research to develop blood tests for dogs and cats that may aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Before joining California Veterinary Specialists, he was in a large specialty practice in the Washington D.C. area.<br />- <b>William Herndon, DVM</b>
William Herndon, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
Dr. Mohammadian is a radiology specialist at CVS. She is trained in diagnostic imaging including radiographs, ultrasound, contrast studies, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with a special interest in cancer imaging and minimally invasive biopsies.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Prior to joining CVS, Dr. Mohammadian completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology and a Master's in Specialized Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. She worked in general practice prior to her residency, and also completed a rotating internship in a small animal medicine and surgery at the Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center in San Diego.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Mohammadian earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She also holds a Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry from Bowdoin College.<br />- <b>Lenore Anderson Mohammadian, DVM, MSpVM</b>
Lenore Anderson Mohammadian, DVM, MSpVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Dr. Proulx is head of radiation oncology and a member of Angel Care Cancer Center at California Veterinary Specialists (CVS). His areas of expertise within oncology include both medical and radiation oncology. Prior to joining CVS, Dr. Proulx completed a small animal internship at North Carolina State University. After completing a medical oncology residency in 2003 and a radiation oncology residency in 2005, also at North Carolina State University, he earned board certification as a specialist in medical oncology and radiation oncology. During this training Dr. Proulx also earned a Master's Degree in Specialized Veterinary Medicine.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Proulx earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Tufts University and lived in Kenya for two years as a Fulbright Scholar.<br />- <b>David Proulx, DVM, MSpVM</b>
David Proulx, DVM, MSpVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Oncology
Dr. Krawiec is Director of Medicine at CVS. He has more than 25 years of experience in veterinary medicine.&nbsp;<strong></strong>During his career, Dr. Krawiec has lectured extensively on numerous topics in internal medicine and has published more than 75 research articles and book chapters.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Prior to becoming a partner in CVS, Dr. Krawiec was Chief of the Small Animal Medicine Section and a professor at the University of Illinois, School of Veterinary Medicine.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Krawiec earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University where he also received a Master's in Pathology. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Colorado State University. Dr. Krawiec was awarded board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1985, and completed both a rotating internship and a residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. While at the University of Minnesota he also earned a Ph.D. in Immunology with his thesis research involving study on the immune system in dogs.<br />- <b>Donald Krawiec, DVM, PhD</b>
Donald Krawiec, DVM, PhD
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Dr. Pollard is an emergency and critical care doctor at CVS.&nbsp; He has practiced emergency/critical care medicine exclusively for over 10 years.&nbsp; He is board certified, specializing in canine/feline practice.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Pollard earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Naples, Italy.&nbsp; He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.<br />- <b>Jeff Pollard, DVM</b>
Jeff Pollard, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Practitioners; ER & Critical Care
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Bowdre is a staff emergency and critical care doctor at California Veterinary Specialists. &nbsp;He earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2003 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Colorado State as well. &nbsp; He joined CVS in 2007 after completing an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Animal Urgent Care and Specialty Group in Escondido, California.</p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Bowdre&rsquo;s special interest include trauma, shock, emergency surgery and caring for bird and exotic animal species. &nbsp;In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing at the beach and motorcycles.</p><br />- <b>Todd Bowdre, DVM</b>
Todd Bowdre, DVM
Staff emergency and critical care doctor
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Tedder is a staff emergency and critical care doctor at California Veterinary Specialists. Prior to joining California Veterinary Specialists in 2007, Dr. Tedder was an emergency and critical care doctor at Animal Urgent Care and Specialty Group in Escondido, California where she also completed a rotating internship in emergency medicine, surgery, and internal medicine. Dr. Tedder&rsquo;s clinical interests include trauma, pain management, and emergency surgery.&nbsp;</p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Tedder earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at the University of Minnesota in 2004. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Tedder also studied at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in the Epidemiology and Community Health Department with an emphasis on Cat Scratch Disease prior to going to veterinary school.</p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">In her free time, Dr. Tedder enjoys water sports, snowboarding, camping, reading, going to the theater and concerts, along with spending time with friends and family.</p><br />- <b>Belinda Tedder, DVM</b>
Belinda Tedder, DVM
Staff emergency and critical care doctor at California Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Grady is a staff emergency room and critical care veterinarian for CVS. He has practiced as an emergency clinician for more than 20 years in Alaska, Arizona, Wisconsin, Illinois and California. During this time, Dr. Grady has also pursued interests in wildlife medicine and conservation, including participating in rehabilitation projects related to the Exxon Valdez disaster.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Prior to joining CVS, Dr. Grady practiced at North County Emergency Animal Clinic before it was acquired by CVS.&nbsp;<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Grady earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Grady has clinical interests in ultrasound and cytology.<br />- <b>Glen Grady, DVM</b>
Glen Grady, DVM
Staff emergency and critical care doctor at California Veterinary Specialists
<br />- <b>Seth Ganz, DVM</b>
Seth Ganz, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dr. Griffin is a graduate of Cornell University and completed his residency at UC Davis in 1980.&nbsp;Dr. Griffin is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), has served on the Board of Directors and examination committee for the ACVD and was the President of the ACVD in 1999/2000.&nbsp;He also served as president of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and of the Western States Veterinary Conference.&nbsp;Dr. Griffin is the founder and co-owner of the Animal Dermatology Clinic.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Dr. Griffin is a frequent lecturer and clinical instructor of veterinary dermatology in this country and abroad.&nbsp;He has published many articles and books on small animal skin disease, including co-author of Muller and Kirks Small Animal Dermatology 5th and 6th editions and co editor of Current Veterinary Dermatology, The Science and Art of Therapy.&nbsp;Dr. Griffin received the ACVD Award for Excellence for outstanding contributions in veterinary dermatology in 2001.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /></span><a class="bodynav-nomargin" style="color: #006ca5; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.animaldermatology.com/" target="_blank"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Animal Dermatology Clinic</span></strong></a><br />- <b>Craig Griffin, DVM</b>
Craig Griffin, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Dermatology