Guardian Veterinary Centre
-
Mon-Sun:
Open 24 hours
Guardian Veterinary Centre
780-436-5880
Dr. Lindsey Kurach was born and raised in Spruce Grove, Alberta. She attended Western College of Veterinary Medicine for her veterinary degree. After graduating from the WCVM in 2010, Dr. Kurach completed a one year small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Emergency Centre in Toronto and then came to VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre for a one year small animal surgical internship, which she completed in 2012. In 2015, Dr. Kurach completed her three year small animal surgical residency in Michigan State University, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Kurach has an interest in minimally invasive osteosynthesis for fracture repair using interlocking nails and locking plates, as well as wound management and reconstructive surgeries.
In her free time, she spends quality family time with her husband, three daughters, and her four fur kids.
What does it mean to be a Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon?
A small animal veterinary surgeon is a specialist in veterinary surgery who, after graduation from veterinary school, has completed advanced training in order to become board certified. This training in surgery consists of at least a 1-year internship and a 3-year residency program that meets the exacting standards set by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). The ACVS has set criteria for specific training and caseload requirements in a variety of surgical procedures. Additionally, residents must participate in research that is published in a scientific journal and must pass a rigorous examination testing their surgical knowledge and clinical competency. Primary care veterinarians have received surgical training in veterinary school sufficient for routine procedures. Board Certified veterinary surgeons have dedicated their careers to training for advanced surgical procedures. Referral to a board-certified surgeon is recommended for advanced procedures or complicated conditions requiring specialized care and equipment.
Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons have been trained to perform advanced surgical procedures:
Their training has prepared them for all phases of the surgical management of our small animal patients.
State-of-the-Art
VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre has four fully-equipped operating rooms that use state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. Advanced diagnostic imaging tests like digital radiography, fluoroscopy, CT or CAT scan and ultrasound help evaluate patients before and after surgery.
What to Expect
Our referral coordinator will contact you to set up an appointment with one of our board certified surgeons. Often, patients are seen at the time of consultation and surgery is planned for the following day. Depending on circumstances, we may be able to perform a consultation and surgery on the same day, or surgery may be briefly delayed to allow for further testing.
Safe anesthesia and appropriate pain management are an important part of every surgical procedure. Our surgical team includes Registered Veterinary Technologists who are trained in specific anesthetic and diagnostic techniques to make every procedure as safe and comfortable as possible.
After any surgical procedure, you will be provided with a detailed set of discharge instructions. Our discharge nurses will review these with you, and we’ll answer any questions you have to help optimize your pet’s recovery. We will also follow up with your veterinarian so that everybody involved in your pet’s care has up-to-date information.
Hospital Hours:
Mon-Sun: Open 24 hours