Veterinary Surgery Center of Western NY

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• Kathy Collins, DVM, CCRP

  Proprietor | Family Veterinarian | Veterinary Surgeons

  Dr. Kathy Collins is the proprietor of Veterinary Surgical Services, PLLC. Dr. Collins is a specialist in small animal surgery, achieving Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 2001. To attain this level of expertise and recognition requires completion of an internship and a 3-year surgical residency, followed by passing a rigorous certification examination administered by ACVS. Dr. Collins has been working in specialty surgical practice since completion of her residency in July 2000.

  Certifications:

  Link: Kathy Collins, DVM, CCRP

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  Olivia

  Veterinary Technologist

  Olivia is our Buffalo connection! She graduated in 2015 from Medaille College with a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Technology. After working in general practice for several years she fell in love with specialty surgery and made her way onto the team. She is a versatile go-getter that loves to care for your pets like they are her own! In her spare time, she enjoys reading and hiking.

  Education:

  Link: Olivia

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  Maggie

  Team Sherpa | Surgical “Conductor”

  Introducing Maggie! She is the team sherpa and surgical “conductor”, meaning she carries and sets up the equipment and helps the day flow as smoothly as possible. When she isn’t juggling patients she spends time with her two dogs, Gryffendog a 100lb mixed breed, and RosiePosie a 15lb king Charles spaniel. She has 2 barn cats but has an open-door policy and often invites homeless cats to come home with her. Recently having discovered her green thumb she spends most of her spare time working on her budding flower farm or tending her extensive plant collection.

  Link: Maggie

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  Joan

  Specialty Surgical Care

  Joan is a true O.G. She has been with Dr Collins almost from the start. She came with a background in leadership in FDA manufacturing and quality control, and over a decade of experience in the veterinary field. These led her to becoming the first integral component of the team Dr. Collins built to provide specialty surgical care for your pet. She keeps all the pieces moving by providing support at home base, managing equipment, inventory, bookkeeping and all the other loose ends that keep the team together!

  Link: Joan