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VETTING THE EXPERTS Pets are treasured friends and family members — and we want to give them the best care possible. Meet some of the area’s most knowledgeable veterinarians and specialists.
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BluePearl Specialty page 105
Case Veterinary Hospital page 107
Live Oak Veterinary Specialists page 106
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ATLAS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Emily Bradbury DVM
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E D U C AT I O N : Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; Rotating Small Animal Internship, Georgia Veterinary Specialists, Atlanta I W I S H M O R E O F M Y PAT I E N T S’ OW N E R S W O U L D … feel comfortable discussing finances. It can
be expensive to provide proper medical care for our pets. We understand you may wish to do everything we recommend but cannot for personal reasons. We are always here to help!
YO U OW E I T T O YO U R P E T T O … find a balanced, healthy diet they enjoy. If you choose to home cook, please use a recipe formulated by a veterinary nutritionist. If you are looking for a commercially available pet food, ask your veterinarian. Most are happy to discuss what we feed our own pets as well. O N E T H I N G T H AT B R I N G S M E H A P P I N E S S I S … I am able to bring my 14-year-old French bulldog
to work with me each day. He has been a constant companion through veterinary school, multiple moves and starting a new business. On stressful days, it is nice to have his calming presence in my office. I W O U L D N ’ T B E S U CC E S S F U L W I T H O U T … my incredible support staff. They know our patients by name and have helped build the personal relationships I have always wanted with our clients. S O M E CO M M O N A N D P R E V E N TA B L E PE T A I L M E N T S A R E … skin infections. Often the result
of food or environmental allergies, skin infections frequently occur once a pet has been itchy. Diagnostics and new treatment options can help us get pets feeling better soon. A D I F F I C U LT B U T I M P O R TA N T PA R T O F PE T OW N E R S H I P I S … consideration for end-of-life care.
Our practice believes dignity for each pet is essential. We recently began using environmentally friendly strong-cloth bags for more respectful transport of companions to their final resting place.
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BLUEPEARL PET HOSPITAL Marcus Bradbury MS, DVM, DACVS-SA
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E D U C AT I O N : Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Small Animal; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University; Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of the Cumberlands S PE C I A LT Y C E R T I F I C AT I O N : Board Certified in
Veterinary Surgery – Small Animal
I F E E L M O S T F U L F I L L E D … serving our community, prolonging pets’ lives, and enhancing their quality of life. I L OV E P R AC T I C I N G I N SAVA N N A H B E C AU S E … this community’s hospitality, history,
and culture make pets and people feel at home.
M Y FAVO R I TE LO C A L AC T I V I T I E S I N CLU D E …
eating at my favorite restaurants, exercising, playing alongside my kids, and serving as part time assistant coach with Savannah Country Day School’s wrestling team.
YO U W O U L D N E V E R G U E S S T H AT … I grew up on a small farm in Kentucky that my parents still operate today. WHAT MAKES M Y JOB UNIQUE IS … being a surgeon at Savannah’s only surgical specialty veterinary hospital, where advanced surgery is powered by a team that’s truly the heart of our practice. AT W O R K , I M O S T LY … perform large oral and maxillofacial (mouth and facial) mass resections, which relieve significant discomfort and greatly improve pets’ quality of life and prognosis. YO U OW E I T T O YO U R PE T T O … address your pet’s discomfort promptly as early care often protects their wellbeing and prevents problems from worsening. I D R AW I N S P I R AT I O N F R O M … my mentors, my wife who shares this passion, and Dr. Shealy, who retired this year. These individuals have shaped how I care for patients and engage with our local veterinary community.
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LIVE OAK VETERINARY SPECIALISTS Jason King MBA, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology/Neurosurgery), cVMA, cVPP Carrie Santare DVM, DACVIM (Neurology/Neurosurgery) Michael Cocchiaro DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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E D U C AT I O N : King: DVM at University of Georgia and Residency at University of California-Davis; Santare: DVM at Cornell University and Residency at University of Florida; Cocchiaro: DVM at Texas A&M and Residency at University of California-Davis W E A R E P R O U D O F … having had close working
relationships with the veterinary community here for 15 years. Dr. King started at a practice in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2010, and was the first veterinary neurologist in South Carolina and the Savannah area. He moved to Savannah and opened Live Oak Veterinary Neurology 10 years ago.
W E ’ R E E XC I T E D A B O U T … expanding! We’ve
rebranded to Live Oak Veterinary Specialists to better represent our increased service offerings. Plus, we’re building a new facility at Interstate 95 and U.S. 80 in Pooler. This will allow us to add emergency services, surgery, and internal medicine all under one umbrella.
O U R N E W FAC I L I T Y W I L L B E … one-of-a-kind. We worked on the design with a team of architects here and in the U.K. We have rethought almost everything that you know about how a veterinary hospital works. In a lot of cases, we’ve flipped the script to put you and your pet’s experience first. It’s what we call being “pet-centric.” We can’t wait to show you. S P E C I A L I Z E D C A R E I S S O I M P O R TA N T B E C AU S E … specialists undergo years of additional
training, allowing us to handle complex cases such as heart disease, spinal fractures, brain tumors, or chronic illnesses like seizures. We partner closely with primary veterinarians, ensuring pets receive the most comprehensive care.
O U R B I G G E S T P I E C E O F A DV I C E F O R PE T OW N E R S I S … to take their pets in for regular check-
ups with their primary vet. These visits are crucial. If your pet needs advanced care, we’re here to help. Together, we can give your pet the healthiest, happiest life possible.
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CASE VETERINARY HOSPITAL Caroline Crider, DVM Victoria Torres, DVM
Carla Case-McCorvey, DVM
Jeleah Rines, DVM
Amanda Coleman, DVM
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E D U C AT I O N : DVMs from University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (Case-McCorvey); Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona (Coleman); Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (Torres); University College Dublin (Crider); and University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (Rines, Fear-free Certified) W E ’ R E P R O U D T O B E … locally and privately owned! While
most local veterinary hospitals are now corporately owned behind the scenes, our independence allows us to make decisions based on what’s best for our patients, clients, and team — not stockholders.
O U R N E W, FAVO R I T E P E T P R O D U C T I S … Bravecto
of protection against fleas and ticks. When paired with ProHeart 12 — an annual injection that prevents heartworm disease — you and your pet are truly one-and-done. No more missed or late doses, no monthly reminders, and no wondering when the last dose was given. Just simple, reliable, year-round protection. W E G I V E B AC K T O T H E CO M M U N I T Y B Y … supporting the rescue community in a big way. In addition to providing discounted services to the organizations we partner with, each October we proudly serve as a major sponsor of Renegade Rescue’s beloved Wagoween event, which helps raise funds that sustain their work all year long. Coming in February, we’re thrilled to be the primary sponsor of WhiskerCon. Presented by One Love Pet Rescue, this long-awaited celebration is dedicated entirely to cats and their people. Supporting these events allows us to give back to the pets, rescues, and families that make our community so special.
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