Heal Cancer Care for Pets
Heal Cancer Care for Pets is a general practice practice in Seattle, WA, led by a DACVIM-credentialed specialist. Procedures include Chemotherapy, Teleconsultations, Palliative Care & Pain Management, and Pet Pharmacy.
About
Heal Cancer Care for Pets is Seattle's only exclusively veterinary oncology practice, led by a board-certified veterinary oncologist, Dr. Nick Szigetvari. The clinic emphasizes expert clinical care rooted in science, offering personalized guidance and support to pet owners. As an independent, locally owned boutique practice, it focuses on patient well-being and can often schedule appointments more quickly than larger hospitals.
The clinic provides comprehensive medical oncology services, including advanced chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy protocols. They collaborate with other specialists in surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, interventional radiology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation for tailored diagnosis and treatment. Heal Cancer Care keeps primary care veterinarians informed and offers teleconsultations for new patients.
Surgical team
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Nick Szigetvari
DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
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Emily Kennedy
BS, LVT
Procedures
- Chemotherapy
- Teleconsultations
- Palliative Care & Pain Management
- Pet Pharmacy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Cancer Care
- Medical oncology services
- Diagnosis & Staging
Equipment
- Biological safety cabinet
Photos
Photos via Google · Heal Cancer Care for Pets, Shannon Lange, Kathryn VanderZwan
Frequently asked questions
- What specialized care does Heal Cancer Care for Pets provide?
- Heal Cancer Care for Pets is an exclusively veterinary oncology practice, providing comprehensive medical oncology services. These include advanced chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy protocols. The clinic also offers diagnosis and staging, as well as palliative care and pain management to support pets with advanced or terminal disease.
- Who leads the veterinary oncology team at HEAL?
- The veterinary oncology team at HEAL is led by Nick Szigetvari, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology). He is a board-certified medical oncologist and is noted as the only board-certified veterinary oncologist in Seattle, and one of fewer than 500 worldwide.
- How does HEAL ensure safety during oncology treatments?
- HEAL ensures safety by designing and building its facility to meet USP <800> guidelines for handling hazardous drugs. Their treatment areas include a specialized biological safety cabinet for preparing chemotherapy medications in a controlled environment, minimizing exposure risks for both patients and the veterinary team.
- Does Heal Cancer Care for Pets collaborate with other specialists?
- Yes, Heal Cancer Care for Pets works collaboratively with other specialists. They refer to and partner with colleagues in surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, interventional radiology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to provide a tailored approach to diagnosis and treatment for pets.
- Are teleconsultations available for new patients at HEAL?
- Yes, teleconsultations are available at HEAL Cancer Care for Pets. To schedule one, new patients can complete the New Patient Form, and the clinic will be in touch shortly to arrange the consultation.