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Dr. Chris Wood, DVM (Dist), DACVS-SA, board-certified small animal surgeon
Dr. Chris Wood in surgical cap and white coat

About Dr. Chris Wood

I am a veterinarian and board-certified small animal surgeon at Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

What board-certified means

Board-certified veterinary surgeon

A veterinary intern or resident has already graduated as a veterinarian. Board certification is additional specialist training after veterinary school: internships, an ACVS-approved surgical residency, credential review, and specialist board examinations.

Background

Path to specialist surgery

Dr. Wood was born in London, England, and moved to Sydney, Australia, in 2009. He graduated from the University of Melbourne before completing advanced surgical training in Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Veterinary school Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Distinction from the University of Melbourne, class rank 5 of 115, with Dean's Honours List recognition in each year of the degree.
Clinical proficiency One of only five recipients nationwide of the Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association Award for Clinical Proficiency.
Rotating internship One-year small animal rotating internship at Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals in Melbourne.
Surgical internship Extended 19-month specialty surgical internship at Alta Vista in Ottawa.
Surgical residency Three-year ACVS-approved small animal surgical residency at Colorado State University and Master of Clinical Science.
Board certification Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal).
Clinical focus

Surgical focus

Dr. Wood's referral practice includes orthopedic, soft tissue, emergency, and oncologic surgery for dogs and cats.

Orthopedic surgery TPLO, patellar luxation, fracture repair, hip luxation, and related mobility cases.
Soft tissue surgery Airway, urinary, abdominal, perineal hernia, and emergency soft tissue procedures.
Surgical oncology Mass removal, reconstruction, lymph node procedures, splenectomy, liver surgery, and staging context.
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