Lipton: First Emergency and First Surgery at CUVS

Lipton in the ICU of CUVS

Lipton was Cornell University Veterinary Specialists' first emergency case on January 14th, 2011. She was referred to us by a local veternarian because she was lethargic and had collapsed on more than one occasion.

Upon examination, our criticalist Dr. Sergi Serrano, LV, DVM, DACVECC, suspected a possible hemoabdomen (blood in the abdominal cavity). Our team began stabilizing Lipton and performing diagnostic tests, which included bloodwork, abdominal ultrasound, thoracic radiographs and echocardiography. These tests confirmed the hemoabdomen and Lipton was rushed into surgery with Dr. Alon Kramer, DVM, DACVS. 

Dr. Kramer and Dr. Serrano perform surgery on Lipton

Exploratory surgery revealed multiple splenic masses, one of which had ruptured and was actively bleeding. Dr. Kramer performed a splenectomy (removal of the spleen) and Lipton was then admitted to ICU for recovery and monitoring. Lipton stayed in our ICU for three days, during which she received a blood transfusion to treat her anemia. Attentive pain management and lots of love from our staff made Lipton's extended stay at CUVS as comfortable as possible.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists profiled in the Stamford Advocate

Check out this great article in the Stamford Advocate which covers CUVS, the services we offer, our high-tech equipment and skilled staff!

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is open for business

We are proud to announce that Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is now open and currently treating patients at a brand-new facility in Stamford, CT.  CUVS opened its doors on January 14th! A crowded ribbon-cutting event was held during the final open house on January 12th, 2011. The ceremony was attended by the mayor of Stamford, Michael Packs, several K9 police officers, the media, animal lovers, and the friends and families of hospital staff.

From left to right: Carl Kuehner from BLT; Dr. Susan Hackner, CMO of CUVS; Dr. Michael Kotlikoff, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine of Cornell University; Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia; Daniel Gurvich, CFO of CUVS; and Paul Kuehner of BLT.

As the largest university-affiliated veterinary referral center in the country, CUVS is driven by the mission of bringing together the best of specialty private practice with the best of academia to benefit pets, the people who love them, and the veterinary profession. CUVS provides exceptional medical care by integrating the latest medical and scientific advances with personalized, collaborative and efficient service.

With a state-of-the-art facility and a convenient location close to I-95, downtown Stamford and the Stamford train station, CUVS promises to deliver the highest level of specialty care to animals in need. CUVS features an 24-hour emergency department serving walk-in animal emergencies all day and night. Referral-based appointments with specialty veterinarians are available in the following departments: Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery and Soft Tissue Surgery.

Driving directions to CUVS are available here or by calling (203) 595-2777. You may email Client Services at info@cuvs.org, follow CUVS on Twitter and "like" our page on Facebook.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists

880 Canal Street

Stamford, CT 06902