Is a referral required to schedule an appointment at Veterinary Cancer Care?

No, a referral from a primary veterinarian is not required to schedule an appointment. Pet owners can contact the clinic directly for a consultation. The clinic also coordinates with the primary veterinarian once a pet becomes a patient.

What types of cancer treatments does Veterinary Cancer Care offer?

Veterinary Cancer Care offers advanced oncology options including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, genomic-based testing and treatment, targeted therapies, electrochemotherapy, and electroporation. They also provide integrative and supportive care, which includes nutrition, supplements, acupuncture, and herbal support.

What is Dr. Jeannette M. Kelly's specialization?

Dr. Jeannette M. Kelly is a board-certified veterinary oncologist. She completed her oncology residency at Colorado State University and became board-certified in 2009. She has over 20 years of specialized experience dedicated exclusively to helping pets with cancer.

Does Veterinary Cancer Care offer radiation therapy?

Veterinary Cancer Care does not offer radiation therapy on-site. However, they provide referrals to trusted partner clinics when radiation is part of a pet’s recommended care plan.

What is the clinic's approach to cancer treatment?

The clinic practices integrative veterinary oncology, combining advanced conventional treatments with holistic therapies that support a pet’s overall well-being. This approach includes identifying targeted therapies through genomic profiling and pairing treatments like chemotherapy with nutritional supplements or immunotherapy with herbal support.

Veterinary Cancer Care

Veterinary Cancer Care is a general practice practice in Santa Fe, NM. Procedures include Genomic-Based Testing & Treatment, Nutritional supplements, Prevention & Early Detection Screening, and Integrative & Supportive Care.

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About

Veterinary Cancer Care is an integrative veterinary oncology practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico, led by Dr. Jeannette M. Kelly, the only board-certified veterinary oncologist in Santa Fe. The clinic combines advanced cancer treatment with integrative medicine to create personalized care plans for dogs and cats. It focuses on compassionate, expert oncology care that prioritizes quality of life and provides a calm, boutique environment for families.

The clinic offers direct access to specialized care, meaning no referral is needed, and same-day appointments are available for urgent cases. It serves patients from across New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, coordinating ongoing care with local veterinarians. Phone support is provided 12 hours a day, five days a week, plus weekends and holidays.

Surgical team

Jeannette M. Kelly

DVM Diplomate ACVIM, Oncology

Dr. Jeannette M. Kelly founded Veterinary Cancer Care in 2004 as a response to the critical need for specialized cancer care for pets in New Mexico.

Procedures

Genomic-Based Testing & Treatment
Nutritional supplements
Prevention & Early Detection Screening
Integrative & Supportive Care
Electroporation
Acupuncture
Immunotherapy
Targeted Therapies
Chemotherapy
Herbal support
Electrochemotherapy
Cancer Diagnosis & Consultation

Photos

Photos via Google · Ilan Gitter, Christine Wagner, Joseph Sparto, Terri Mares Crochet, Nicole Sylvester

Frequently asked questions

Is a referral required to schedule an appointment at Veterinary Cancer Care?: No, a referral from a primary veterinarian is not required to schedule an appointment. Pet owners can contact the clinic directly for a consultation. The clinic also coordinates with the primary veterinarian once a pet becomes a patient.
What types of cancer treatments does Veterinary Cancer Care offer?: Veterinary Cancer Care offers advanced oncology options including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, genomic-based testing and treatment, targeted therapies, electrochemotherapy, and electroporation. They also provide integrative and supportive care, which includes nutrition, supplements, acupuncture, and herbal support.
What is Dr. Jeannette M. Kelly's specialization?: Dr. Jeannette M. Kelly is a board-certified veterinary oncologist. She completed her oncology residency at Colorado State University and became board-certified in 2009. She has over 20 years of specialized experience dedicated exclusively to helping pets with cancer.
Does Veterinary Cancer Care offer radiation therapy?: Veterinary Cancer Care does not offer radiation therapy on-site. However, they provide referrals to trusted partner clinics when radiation is part of a pet’s recommended care plan.
What is the clinic's approach to cancer treatment?: The clinic practices integrative veterinary oncology, combining advanced conventional treatments with holistic therapies that support a pet’s overall well-being. This approach includes identifying targeted therapies through genomic profiling and pairing treatments like chemotherapy with nutritional supplements or immunotherapy with herbal support.

Contact & hours

Address

2001 Vivigen Way B
Santa Fe

Phone

(505) 982-4492

Website

vetcancercare.com

4.6 · 82 Google reviews

Recent reviews

3 months ago

Ilan Gitter

We really can’t say enough good things about Dr. Kelly and the team at Veterinary Cancer Care. We’ve been seeing them since February 2024, and honestly, we don’t think our dog, Missy, would still be with us without them. Our first experience in 2024 was a huge relief. Another vet wanted to do a really invasive biopsy for a small growth on her lip that would’ve been permanently disfiguring, so we sought out a second opinion from Dr. Kelly. She was able to fit us in to do a tiny punch biopsy that same day. It turned out to be benign, and you couldn't even see a scar. Then, in March of 2025, we brought Missy back in to have a large mass inspected on the back of her tongue, which turned out to be an aggressive oral melanoma. Dr. Kelly began treatment immediately that day, and was honest with us about the prognosis (maybe 6 months with treatment). She laid out every possible option, from surgery and electrochemotherapy to these personalized vaccines they make from her tumor cells. She was transparent with us about costs throughout the process and was sure to let us know what options we should consider depending on what our budget would allow. What we love most is how much they actually care. Dr. Kelly gets right down on the floor with Missy every time we’re there, showing her so much love. They have a text line where we can check in, they call us frequently to see how she’s doing. They’ve even seen us on a Saturday when we had an emergency. We've never seen or heard of more personalized or flexible care from any vet, anywhere. It’s been 10 months since that cancer diagnosis, and Missy is still her happy, playful self. Her scans are clear, and she’s still out there enjoying her long walks. If you’re dealing with a tough diagnosis for your pet, we’d highly recommend giving them a call. Dr. Kelly is a true miracle worker, and we firmly believe that Missy wouldn't still be alive without her. P.S. Please enjoy these photos of Missy in her "doggles" getting specialized laser treatments from Dr. Kelly and her team.
a year ago

Christine Wagner

I was undecided at the beginning, but after having my dog Blanca treated by Dr. Kelly, I am very happy. She is holding steady and doing well. It's not an inexpensive place, but I think Dr. Kelly is skilled at adjusting medication, testing immediately, and making changes in an ongoing case. I'm very pleased.
a year ago

Cher Horowitz

There aren’t enough words to say how incredible Dr. Kelly is. She is an angel in every sense, and her intuition, kindness and vast experience have been saving our dog and countless others. I’ve heard more than one person call her a “miracle worker” and that’s exactly what she is! We first went to see her over a year ago for a second opinion about a tiny growth on our dog’s lip, when our usual vet wanted to remove the entirety of her lip for a biopsy, horrifically maiming our girl while making it impossible for her to eat and drink. Dr. Kelly was much more conservative with her approach and took only what was truly needed- a tiny punch hole. Today our dog barely has a scar and it turned out luckily to be benign anyway. When we noticed a massive growth on the back of her tongue 2 months ago, we called her office immediately and they scheduled her in right away. Our dog was diagnosed with oral malignant melanoma (a very aggressive cancer with a bleak rate of survival) and we were devastated. Dr. Kelly knew exactly what to do, and tailored her treatment with a highly personal and cutting edge approach, continuing to tweak medications and protocol to get things exactly right. Today our dog is her happy self, stable and almost cancer-free thanks to Dr. Kelly and her amazing practice! Her kindness, responsiveness and compassion are unmatched- she goes above and beyond for her patients and their humans and we feel infinitely grateful that we found her. Santa Fe is SO lucky to have her and so are we!

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a year ago

Susan Olsen

I am SO grateful to have taken my dear Kalea to Dr. Kelly for treatment of her Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Through the doctor's mastery and unique treatment Kalea has now been cancer-free for 3 years ... and she is 15! Service by all at the clinic is impeccable, and caring.Veterinary Care Clinic recieves receives my full recommendation.
11 months ago

Jan Fumosa

Dr Kelly and staff truely care about my dog. She loves the staff as well which is unusual for a vet. Dr Kelly is an excellent resource for the latest cancer treatments and health supplements. I trust her judgement and knowledge and have learned so much from her.

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