IN THE NEWS.
August 2010 - In an attempt to make veterinary oncology care as accessible as possible, Veterinary Cancer Group is adding a day of availability to our schedule. Beginning August 1, 2010, Veterinary Cancer Group of Los Angeles will be open for appointments, for both new patients and follow-up appointments alike on Sundays. With today's hectic lifestyle, we understand it may be challenging to schedule a traditional appointment. As well, we have gotten a hefty amount of feedback from referring veterinarians in the community requesting extended office hours. With these ideas in mind, we feel that Sundays will be an excellent addition to our already varied schedule offering. If interested in visiting Veterinary Cancer Group on a Sunday, please call the Los Angeles office for an appointment at (310) 558-6120.
July 2010 - Veterinary Cancer Group is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our veterinarians who recently completed some very rigorous examinations. We would like to announce the following achievements our doctors have earned as a part of the requirements necessary to obtaining their individual Board Certifications:
- Dr. Jarrod Vancil passed all required examinations needed to achieve Board Certification in Oncology. He will be awarded Diplomate status pending publication of his clinical research.
- Dr. Julie Bulman-Fleming passed the qualifying examination, taken by second year residents. She is now eligible to take the oncology certifying exam in 2011.
- Dr. Sara Fiocchi passed a portion of her oncology certifying examination and will be completing her Board Certification requirements in 2011.
June 2010 - Dr. Birgitte Tan-Coleman has completed her residency program and joined on as a staff doctor at Veterinary Cancer Group - Los Angeles.
May 2010 - Veterinary Cancer Group's founder and chief of staff, Dr. Mona Rosenberg, brought her vast knowledge and years of experience in the field of veterinary oncology to San Diego this month. She temporarily took the reins from Dr. Jarrod Vancil, while he was on a short hiatus to prepare for the examination required to earn board-certification. Dr. Vancil has developed bonds with many in the San Diego area, with both the local veterinary community and the owners of the cancer patients he treats. He feels fortunate to have had his attentive mentor, Dr. Rosenberg, on duty during his absence. Dr. Mona Rosenberg established Veterinary Cancer Group in 1992 as a one-doctor practice with the desire to take the fear out of the diagnosis of cancer in our pets. Today she nurtures young veterinarians interested in the field and is a sought after lecturer in the veterinary community. For more information or an appointment at our San Diego office, please call (619) 414-5056.
March 2010 - Veterinary Cancer Group is pleased to announce that 'The Power of the Group' of our veterinary cancer care providers has just been strengthened with the addition of our newest board-certified oncologist. Avenelle Turner, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) has joined us from a progressive multi-specialty practice in New York City and will be on staff full-time at our Los Angeles (Culver City) location. Dedicated to compassionate care and strengthening the human-animal bond, Dr. Turner was eager to become a part of a team of oncologists, to participate in daily rounds, and collaborate with peers to offer best possible care for her patients. Dr. Turner's areas of special interest and research include canine and feline lymphatic disorders such as multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and myeloproliferative disease. She also has an interest working with referring veterinarians to further the ability for exotic animals to be treated for cancer. Dr. Avenelle Turner will be a key addition to our team of oncologists and other pet cancer care providers.
November 2009 - November marks the Fifth Annual Pet Cancer Awareness Month. It is the time of year set aside to focus on educating the public about cancer in our furry friends. Visit the Veterinary Pet Insurance webpage highlighting Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Also, check out this Reuters article highlighting the educational effort. Team Veterinary Cancer Group was delighted to be joined by many our of our patients & their families at this year's K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk, which took place November 14 in Long Beach and celebrated this special month.
September 2009 - Veterinary Cancer Group Tustin was on the scene as Orange County Business Journal's Best Places to Work competition winners were honored at a luncheon held the last Thursday of September. The OCBJ picked 40 companies that do business in Orange County and divided them into three categories based upon size: large companies, medium companies with 25 to 249 workers, and small companies. The companies were ranked from responses gathered from surveys of two sources. Employees answered questions based on their experience with the organization and the company's culture, while employer questionnaires were used to gather details about benefits, policies, and practices. In all, about 100 companies took part in the process, including the likes of Boost Mobile, Black & Decker, and Ikea. So where did the Team in Tustin place you might ask? Veterinary Cancer Group ranked 6th on the medium companies list. Awesome!
August 2009 - VETERINARY CANCER GROUP ANNOUNCES OPENING OF OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY FACILITY IN SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, TUSTIN, AND CULVER CITY, CA - Dr. Mona Rosenberg, Founder and Chief of Staff at Veterinary Cancer Group, has announced that the firm has opened a third location in Southern California to better serve its referring veterinarians and cancer patients. San Diego resident and Veterinary Cancer Group's own Jarrod Vancil, DVM, heads this newest Outpatient Oncology Facility. The new office is conveniently located in the Kearney Mesa area of San Diego at 5040 Convoy Street, Suite B in San Diego, California 92111.
"Dr. Vancil's experience with Veterinary Cancer Group and his ties to the San Diego community made him the obvious fit to open our newest office in San Diego," stated Dr. Mona Rosenberg. "Our goal in opening this office is to provide the superior level of service that is synonymous with Veterinary Cancer Group, and to continue to reach out and serve all of our referring veterinarians," she continued.
Veterinary Cancer Group's San Diego Outpatient Oncology Facility will offer a full range of services, including the latest chemotherapy protocols, immune system support, and internationally recognized clinical trials. The goal is to bring the same cutting-edge, progressive, and compassionate care that it has provided patients in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County to cancer patients and their families in the San Diego community. Veterinary Cancer Group not only strives to offer new approaches in the treatment of veterinary cancer, but also listens to what a patient's needs are, in order to determine the best approach for all parties involved.
"It is my goal to not simply educate my clients on all the latest advancements in cancer therapy and the optimal treatment choices for their pets, but to also help them find treatment options that will work best for their family as a whole," stated Dr. Jarrod Vancil.
Dr. Vancil's love for both small and large animals developed while growing up on a cattle ranch in Northern Arkansas. He continued pursuing his passion by attending the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Following graduation, he was offered a position to return to the University of Missouri, where he completed a specialty internship in Oncology. In the Spring of 2007, he was given the opportunity to become an oncology resident at Veterinary Cancer Group Orange County, where he handles all aspects of case management on a daily basis.
The San Diego office is currently open for appointments Wednesdays and Fridays, and will be also be available Thursdays on an emergency basis. The office can be reached via phone at (619) 414-5056.
July 2009 - Veterinary Cancer Group's collective team strength continues to flourish! We are proud to announce the following recent achievements our doctors have made on the road to receiving their Board Certifications:
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Dr. Autumn Dutelle passed all of the necessary certifying examinations and will be Board Certified in Oncology, once her study is published.
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Both Dr. Birgitte Tan-Coleman and Dr. Jarrod Vancil passed their qualifying examinations.
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Dr. Sara Fiocchi passed the clinical portion of her certifying examination.
February 2009 - Did you see VCG in the business section of the L.A. Times? Veterinary Cancer Group's efforts in the battles against pet cancer were highlighted and we were honored to share our passion with the Times. The rare and spectacular Power of the Group of Oncology Professionals brought together in one organization was a main focus of article.
January 2009 - VCG adopted two local animal shelters for the holidays. Thank you to our generous clients and staff for all of the donations.
Animals Rule "adopted" by Culver City office.
Irvine Animal Care Shelter "adopted" by Tustin office.
December 2008 - Acupuncture is back in Culver City with Nicole Schiff, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Call today for an appointment.
November 2008 - November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month!
VCG is now on Facebook! Come by and be a fan of our page.
VCG and Dr. Mona Rosenberg were profiled on a local news channel. Click the link below to see the special report.
Special Report: Just Like Humans, Canines At-Risk With Cancer (11/17/08)
August 2008 - Veterinary Cancer Group is happy to welcome our newest medical oncology resident, Dr. Julie Bulman-Fleming. Dr. Bulman-Fleming joins us from Canada and will be working closely with Dr. Rosenberg in our Orange County facility.
August 2008 -Dr. Mona Rosenberg has been chosen as the honored diplomate at the 2nd annual ACVIM Foundation Paws for Cures Event!
The ACVIM Foundation Honors Dr. Mona
Rosenberg of Veterinary Cancer Group in Culver City and Tustin, CA.
As the owner, CEO and Chief of Staff at the Veterinary Cancer
Group, Dr. Rosenberg has been committed to helping pets fight
cancer, while restoring hope in the hearts of their owners. Her two
practices are the largest, most comprehensive and sophisticated
oncology practices in the world, serving four counties in Southern
California.
After receiving her DVM degree from the University of California,
Davis, and completing her internship and residency at Animal
Medical Center in New York, she went on to become an ACVIM
Diplomate in 1992. She is an active member of the Veterinary Cancer
Society and the SCVMA and was appointed Clinical Associate
Professor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health
Sciences/College of Veterinary Medicine. She also leads the medical
oncology residency program at Veterinary Cancer Group.
Dr. Rosenberg's enhancements to the field of veterinary oncology
have proved that even the toughest battles can be won with the help
of specialty medicine and steadfast dedication. She has granted
precious time and health to our beloved companions, and precious
advancements in veterinary oncology to the world.
July 2008 - Dr. Sara Fiocchi completed her residency program and has joined the Orange County office as a Staff Doctor.
June 2008 - The results are in! Dr. Mary Davis has passed her certifying exam with the ACVIM. Following acceptance of her publication, she will be awarded diplomate status. Dr. Autumn Dutelle passed her qualifying exam, allowing her to sit for the certifying exam next year.
May 2008 - The Veterinary Cancer Group was featured in The Orange County Register on May 19th. Click here to read the article in the OC Register.
February 2008 - Veterinary Cancer Group is named as one of "California's Best Places to Work" for 2007. Veterinary Cancer Group has been ranked third in the growing company-size category of California's Best Places to Work program. This first-ever bet workplace program exclusively for California employers was sponsored by Employers Group, the preeminent human resources expert and advocate servicing California employers.