In June 2023, Lucy Read More
Lucy was presented to our Oncology service for consultation following a diagnosis of large cell lymphoma by her primary care veterinarian. In June 2023, Lucy Read More
In June 2023, Lucy Read More
Arlo is 2.5-year-old male neutered Barbet from Canada who presented to Dr. Meghan Sullivan of the PVESC Surgery Department. He was diagnosed at 10 months of age with severe hip dysplasia. His owners noted Read More
SURGERY CASE OF THE MONTH: Cervical Tumor
Sep 06, 2024
Patient was a 13yr collie mix who has already undergone a splenectomy for a benign mass in 2022 and an adrenalectomy for an adenoma in 2023.
She presented in the summer of 2024 for neck pain Read More
Milo is an 11-year old MN Pomeranian who presented to our Neurology service for an acute onset of seizure-like episodes.
During the first episode, he began shaking, staring off, and holding up his right forelimb. He Read More
Internal Medicine Case of the Month: Diagnosis and Preoperative Management of a Malignant Adrenal Tumor
Jul 10, 2024
Lucy is a 12 year old spayed female mixed breed dog that presented to the PVESC Internal Medicine Service for additional evaluation of a left adrenal mass.
Lucy developed clinical signs, including an increase in thirst and Read More
Neurology Case of the Month: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Immune-Mediated Meningomyelitis
Jul 08, 2024
Rolly is a 4-year-old SF Boston Terrier who presented to our Neurology service for progressive difficulty walking in her forelimbs.
Case Summary:
Rolly presented for a 2-month history of neck pain and weakness in her front Read More
Surgery Case of the Month: Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Treatment of Adrenal Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism
Jul 08, 2024
Lucy is a 12 year old spayed female mixed breed dog that presented to Dr. Maxwell Bush of the PVESC Surgery Department for treatment of a left-sided adrenal mass. She was previously evaluated by Dr. Read More
Lucy was presented to our Oncology service for consultation following a diagnosis of cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma (CETL) via skin biopsies performed by her primary care veterinarian. In early August 2022, Lucy was Read More
Elvis was a 5 yr MN Great Dane who presented to our surgery service for a mass at the level of the right caudal chest. His owners reported that they first noticed the mass about Read More
Junior was presented to our Oncology service for consultation following a diagnosis of cutaneous hemangiosarcoma made via biopsy of a mass removed by his primary care veterinarian. The Read More
Opal is a 1.5 year SF Pit Bill Mix who presented to our Neurology service for a one-week history of dragging her pelvic limbs intermittently. Opal first Read More
Granger was an 11 y FS DMH who presented to our Internal Medicine service for weight loss and nasal signs. Her owners reported that her sneezing, congestion, and loud breathing had gotten progressively worse over Read More
Pet Rock in the Park 2024
May 03, 2024
Continuing Education November 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
PVESC’s next Continuing Education dinner event is scheduled for November 11, 2024, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine. Any questions, please call or email Kristine S., kristines@pvesc.com, 207-878-3121. Please confirm Read More
Emergency and Critical Care Case Spotlight: Treatment of Smoke Inhalation with High Flow Nasal Oxygen
Mar 06, 2024
Willow is a 3 year old FI Lab Mix who was admitted to our emergency service after being trapped in a housefire. She was found by a Portland firefighter (from the Munjoy Hill Fire Station) Read More
Neurology Case Spotlight: Cervical Hemilaminectomy
Feb 29, 2024
Mr. Smalls presented to our Neurology service for severe neck pain. He had episodes of crying out in pain and holding up his right front limb. Other than neck pain, he had no other neurological Read More
Pearl is a 6.5 yr old spayed female Boxer that was transferred to our Internal Medicine Service (Dr. Adam Shoelson DVM, DACVIM) after being admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Service for Read More
Pearl was a 6 year old SF Boxer transferred to our Internal Medicine (Dr. Adam Shoelson) service after being admitted for unilateral epistaxis and collapse. After a blood transfusion a nasal CT and rhinoscopy were Read More
PVESC VOTED THE BEST OF THE 207
Feb 23, 2023
Thank you to everyone who voted PVESC Best Veterinary Hospital in 2022 and 2023 in Portland Radio Group’s BEST OF THE 207 contest. Our dedicated, hard-working, compassionate doctors and staff are overwhelmed and Read More
COVID-19 POLICY AT PVESC
Jan 17, 2023
As COVID-19 evolves, PVESC is reviewing multiple health organization recommendations to take precautions to protect you and your pets during this pandemic learn more about our Read More
EXTERNSHIPS
Jan 09, 2023
Veterinary Student Externships:
PVESC hosts veterinary student externships and preceptorships in single or multiple disciplines, including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Cardiology. Please forward CV and letter of Read More
Join Our Team Today!
Jan 09, 2023
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Speciality Care (PVESC) has been serving Maine for over thirty years. At PVESC, we offer expert multi-specialty and emergency care services for our patients and peace of mind for Read More
PET ROCK IN THE PARK 2024
May 07, 2021
PVESC is proud to support Pet Rock in the Park! Join us Sunday, August 25th, 2024, for this family-friendly event in Deering Oaks Park in Portland from 11 am - 3 pm. The stage will Read More