Oncology

Specialty Services

Our specialists see patients by appointment and referral only. They use information provided by the referring veterinarian, as well as advanced equipment not available to many general practitioners, to provide the highest level of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to their patients.

They also communicate regularly with the family vet to ensure that the pet owner and the pet receive the most thorough and compassionate care possible.

The relationship developed between the specialist and the family vet allows the pet to continue to receive long-term follow-up from a collaborating team of veterinarians.

Although the specialists in these areas are located at OSVS, they are always available for our doctors to consult with or refer patients to.

Oncology

Consultation, evaluation, and treatment of all neoplastic diseases
Chemotherapy administration and monitoring

The oncology specialist is residency trained and has worked as both a clinical instructor and assistant professor of medical oncology at Louisiana State University.

David Hunley DVM

The medical oncologist specializes in the treatment of cancer in pets. The main role of a medical oncologist is to develop appropriate treatment strategies for the cancer patient, which may include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, or a combination of these modalities. To achieve this goal, the oncologist works closely with our surgeons, nearby radiation treatment facilities, and local pathologists to determine the type of tumor present and carry out the safest and most effective therapeutic plan for our patients. If chemotherapy is indicated, the medical oncologist will administer this treatment and help to monitor the patient’s progress during therapy. Most of our patients are dogs and cats, but since the principles of cancer therapy are similar in all animals, we also work in conjunction with our avian and exotic animal service to assist in the treatment of a variety of other species.