VICSD September Newsletter

      Read the quarterly e-newsletter.  Take the new What’s Your Diagnosis challenge for a chance to win a pizza party for your clinic in San Diego. Learn about VICSD’s internal medicine services, internal medicine virtual consults, research on IBD and zoonotic infections, endoscopy, and a great innovation tip.  Link to online CE courses, […]

Research Reveals HCAI and Zoonotic Infection Risks

      Although veterinarians are exposed to health risks daily, new research findings reveal that many are not as vigilant about disease prevention in their practices as they should be.  In the May/June issue of the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Paul S. Morley of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, […]

New Internal Medicine Services — Outpatient and Mobile Endoscopy — CT Rhinoscopy

      As a national leader in veterinary imaging innovation, VICSD has achieved another first in San Diego veterinary medicine with its new mobile endoscopy service. VICSD will also offer outpatient endoscopy to provide veterinarians and pet owners with choices and convenience. The new endoscopy service is part of VICSD’s internal medicine offerings that […]

Meet Internal Medicine Specialist Suzanne Fincham-Gray, DVM, DACVIM

    Education: BSc (Hons) BVetMed (Hons), DACVIM (SAIM) A native of the UK, Dr. Fincham-Gray graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2000. She then ventured across the pond to complete a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, and a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. […]

Innovation Tip: The Yammer Experience

      Yammer is a free, fun online social network that improves internal communication within businesses. You can create groups within your clinic, post messages, upload and share documents, and reduce email volume. Feel free to contact VICSD if you have questions about launching a Yammer network for your clinic. (858) 634-5430  

IBD in Dogs and Humans

      A study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology investigated the commonalities and differences in IBD in humans and dogs.  In both humans and dogs, IBD has been linked to genetic and environmental factors, but many elements remain unknown. Specific genes have been identified and found to be linked with IBD in […]

Endoscopy Nuggets

      Here are some interesting endoscopy facts. The top 5 items surgically removed from pets’ gastrointestinal tracts are socks, underwear, pantyhose, rocks, and balls, according to claims submitted to VPI Pet Insurance.    

Mobile/Outpatient Endoscopy

      Dr. Suzanne Fincham-Gray performs GI endoscopy, gastroduoendoscopy and colonoscopy to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal stricture, gastric or duodenal ulcers, colonic polyps or masses, intestinal lymphoma and other intestinal neoplasia. Dr. Fincham-Gray uses state-of-the-art anesthetic protocols and monitoring to ensure the safety of your patient. VICSD’s mobile endoscopy service brings this procedure […]

CT Rhinoscopy Service

            During outpatient rhinoscopy, Dr. Fincham-Gray diagnoses nasal conditions and diseases and removes nasal foreign bodies. State-of-the-art anesthetic procedures and protocols are used to ensure your patient’s safety. At VICSD, our expertise enables us to perform CTs with sedation only for many patients, providing  them with the safest care.   […]

August 14 Radiology Rounds with Dr. Holly McCort

      On Wednesday, August 14, Dr. Holly McCort will lead an enlightening rounds discussion for veterinarians entitled “Review of Radiographic Lung Patterns.” The event will take place at VICSD from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration is required. And please join us from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a lovely Italian dinner! Please […]

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