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Advanced veterinary expertise and precision care you can trust.
We understand that seeing your pet experience an emergency or condition that requires surgery can be stressful. Fortunately, our veterinary surgery team is made up of experts in performing complex procedures using the latest state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, and we’re here to help.
Our commitment is not just to delivering highly advanced surgical care; it’s to enhance the well-being of your pet and be with you every step of the way.
If your pet has a condition or injury that requires advanced care and procedures, you’ll have an entire surgery 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 surgery 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 surgery 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. Natali Almodovar Garcia is a resident in our surgery service. She enjoys working with orthopedic cases (cranial cruciate disease, patellar luxation, hip dysplasia and fractures) and any systemic disease that could lead to musculoskeletal diseases.
Dr. Almodovar Garcia was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Her hobbies consist of going on adventures, road trips and going to the beach with friends.
Dr. Kaitlyn Cassel is a resident in our surgery service. Her clinical interests include cardiothoracic and urinary tract procedures.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Cassel enjoys staying active, music and reading.
Dr. Christopher Ferrell enjoys all types of minimally invasive procedures as well as neurologic surgery and looks forward to new developments in regenerative medicine.
Dr. Ferrell likes to fish, play soccer and watch University of Georgia football. He has a miniature Australian shepherd named Sadie, two cats named Diva and Fluffball, and a yard full of ducks and chickens.
Dr. Nicholas Olson is most interested in fracture repair, minimally invasive techniques, such as arthroscopy and laparoscopy, and cranial cruciate ligament disease.
Dr. Olson enjoys traveling, camping and cheering on the Florida Gators with his wife and two children.
Dr. Michael Reems is particularly interested in surgical oncology – including cancer removal and reconstruction – as well as minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. Some of the procedures he performs include:
Dr. Reems was awarded first place in the prestigious international Resident Research Presentation from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons for his work on interlocking nails for fractures. He has completed specialized training in:
Dr. Reems supports service dogs that assist children by volunteering to provide their examinations and surgical care. Outside the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife – a critical care specialist at BluePearl – and their dogs, Monroe and Groot. His favorite pastimes include mountain biking, saltwater fishing and fly fishing.
We want you to be prepared for your pet’s visit to the surgeon, 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 surgery team and make an appointment.
Prioritize your pet’s health with the experts in specialty medicine.