Our Oncology Team Is Led By

Image of Dr. Gina OlmstedGina Olmsted, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. Olmsted earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stony Brook University in 2003. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. Dr. Olmsted completed a small animal medical and surgical internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists in 2009. After completing her internship she was employed as an associate veterinarian in a busy practice on Long Island. Dr. Olmsted then went on to pursue a residency in medical oncology at The Veterinary Cancer Center in Connecticut. Dr. Olmsted completed her medical oncology residency in 2013 and she received her board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the specialty of oncology.

Specializing In Oncology

Our Oncologist, Dr. Gina Olmsted, will extensively review your pet’s medical history prior to your visit. At your visit she will perform a complete and thorough physical examination on your pet, and based on these initial findings, additional tests and treatment options will be discussed in detail. Dr. Olmsted works closely with our other specialty departments, including the surgical service, internal medicine service, and radiology service to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for your pet.

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The oncology service at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine offers comprehensive consultation, diagnostic services, staging and treatment plans for all cancers of companion animals. We have a full time oncology service at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine that sees appointments Tuesdays through Fridays

Our Oncologist will obtain and thoroughly review your pet’s medical history prior to your appointment. During your appointment, a complete physical exam will be performed on your pet. Based on these initial findings, additional diagnostic tests and treatment options will be recommended.  There will be a detailed discussion about cancer type, associated prognosis, and together we will formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual pet and your family.

The initial consultation appointment with our oncologist is scheduled for a full hour to allow time to answer all of your questions and to permit a detailed discussion given the complex nature of the subject matter. In many cases we can perform recommended diagnostic tests and/or treatment on the same day of your initial consultation, although some may have to be performed during a follow up visit. After your consultation a summary of your pet’s visit will be shared with your primary care veterinarian who will remain an integral part of your pet’s care. Our goal is to function as a team with your primary care veterinarian and you to provide the highest level of care for your pet.

Our oncology service provides:
Intravenous chemotherapy Intracavitary chemotherapy
Oral chemotherapy Metronomic therapy
Targeted chemotherapy and small molecule inhibitors Immunotherapy including the melanoma vaccine
Palliative care options including pamidronate infusions Immunophenotyping
Immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry Fine needle aspirations and cytology
Bone marrow aspirates Staging tests including thoracic radiographs and abdominal ultrasounds
Our oncology team collaborates with the internal medicine, radiology and surgical departments to provide:
CT Scans Biopsies
Surgical Procedures