The LifeCentre
The LifeCentre is a general practice practice in Leesburg, VA. Procedures include Root canal therapy, Pacemaker implantation, Emergency & Specialty Care, and Peritoneal Dialysis.
About
The LifeCentre in Leesburg, VA, is a large, advanced veterinary hospital specializing in emergency and specialty care. It features a state-of-the-art campus with two buildings, nearly 30,000 square feet, five surgical suites, a cancer center, MRI/CT imaging, and a complete critical care/ICU. Many veterinarians are board-certified specialists, supported by a team of nearly 200 veterinary nursing and patient care professionals across nine areas of expertise.
Established in 1995, The LifeCentre serves pets and families from Leesburg, Virginia, and surrounding areas. It functions as a referral hospital where primary care veterinarians may send pets for consultations, advanced diagnostics, surgery, or intensive care. Partner practices collaborate to provide comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care.
Surgical team
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Mary Buelow
Dr. Mary Buelow is an American Veterinary Dental College board-certified dentist with advanced education and experience in oral surgery and dentistry.
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Beth Durney
Dr. Beth Durney is an American Veterinary Dental College board-certified dentist with advanced education and experience in oral surgery and dentistry.
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Jim Taylor
Dr. Jim Taylor performed surgery to remove two fatty lipomas from a mini schnauzer.
Procedures
- Root canal therapy
- Pacemaker implantation
- Emergency & Specialty Care
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Echocardiograms
- Surgical extractions
- Jaw fracture repair
Equipment
- Digital Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- MRI/CT Imaging
- Medical Ventilator
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty veterinary services are available at The LifeCentre?
- The LifeCentre offers emergency and specialty veterinary care across nine areas of expertise. These include Cardiology, Critical Care, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Imaging (MRI & CT), Neurology, Oncology, and Surgery. Many of the veterinarians are board-certified specialists in their respective fields.
- How does The LifeCentre collaborate with primary care veterinarians?
- The LifeCentre functions as a referral hospital. Primary care veterinarians may refer pets for consultations, advanced diagnostics, surgery, or intensive care. The critical care team, for example, works with primary care veterinarians by reviewing records, sharing recommendations for follow-up care, and including them throughout hospitalization.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities does The LifeCentre offer?
- The LifeCentre's state-of-the-art hospital campus includes MRI/CT Imaging. Additionally, the Critical Care department utilizes ultrasonography, digital radiography, and contrast radiographic studies. The Cardiology department uses echocardiograms, thoracic radiography, fluoroscopy, and electrocardiography.
- What specific services does the Cardiology department provide?
- The Cardiology department, staffed by board-certified veterinary cardiologists, offers advanced cardiac diagnostics, medical therapy, and interventional treatments. Services include echocardiograms, thoracic radiography, fluoroscopy for procedures like balloon dilation, electrocardiography, and surgical intervention for congenital cardiac defects and pacemaker implantation. They also offer opportunities to participate in cardiac drug trials.
- What procedures are performed by the Dentistry & Oral Surgery specialists?
- The veterinary dental specialists at Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery perform advanced dental and oral surgical procedures. These include surgical extractions, oral tumor removals, root canal therapy, jaw fracture repair, orthodontics, and treatment of oral medical diseases. They treat dogs, cats, and other animals.