Advanced cancer care to help your pet live a longer and better life.
We understand that seeing your pet experience unusual symptoms or act out of the ordinary can be stressful – especially if you don’t know what’s wrong. Fortunately, our veterinary oncology team is made up of experts in diagnosing and treating cancer, and we’re here to help.
Our commitment is not just to treat illnesses; it’s to enhance the well-being of your pet and be with you every step of the way.
If your pet has cancer, you’ll have an entire oncology team helping to improve your pet’s quality of life so you can get back to what matters most – spending precious moments together.
Your pet will receive unparalleled medical care during their time at the hospital (and they’ll be spoiled with love and attention, too).
Your pet can’t tell us what’s wrong, so we use sophisticated diagnostics and imaging tools to uncover the source of the problem.
Just as no two patients are the same, neither are their treatment plans. Our oncology team has experience with a range of advanced procedures and minimally invasive options to get your pet on the path to wellness, including:
Experience makes all the difference.
Our oncology team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. The team works hand in hand to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves. Because we’re a multidisciplinary hospital, the team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments, too.
Dr. Teresa Goodson treats cancer in pets with improving quality of life as her primary goal. She uses conventional chemotherapy, immunotherapy, metronomic chemotherapy and palliative measures to ensure her patients have as many good days as possible. She is particularly interested in lymphoma, mast cell tumor, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma and melanoma cases.
Outside of work, Dr. Goodson enjoys reading, traveling and gardening. Her Pomeranian, Birdie Rose, rules her house and her heart.
Dr. Zulema Villa’s clinical interests include palliative and definitive radiation therapy as well as stereotactic body radiation therapy. She is passionate about creating a safe and effective radiation plan to treat cancer in pets, with the goal of improving the pet’s quality of life.
When away from the hospital, Dr. Villa enjoys spending time with her husband and exploring new places for great eats and drinks. At the end of the day, she looks forward to cuddling with her two cats named My Favorite and Milo and her business of ferrets named Indy, Jack, Lara, Marla Hooch and Evelyn.
We want you to be prepared for your pet’s visit to the oncologist, so you have one less thing to worry about. Our entire BluePearl team will be with you every step of the way.
Take the first step to getting your pet back to their best self – call us to speak with the oncology team and make an appointment.
Prioritize your pet’s health with the experts in specialty medicine.