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Dr. Robert E. Fernand is the President of Veterinary Surgical Services of South Florida. Dr. Fernand moved to Florida in August of 2012. For the first 2 years, he worked in the South Florida area, for different hospitals, providing clients and their pets his surgical experience, and passion. He has thus decided to expand his practice and become mobile to offer his services to local veterinary hospitals throughout the South Florida Area. This will allow Dr. Fernand to bring his surgical skill to the hospital where both the family veterinarian, and client have been accustomed to for years. All surgical equipment needed will be provided by Dr. Fernand. Dr. Fernand is very passionate about animals and strives to give the best solution and treatment to all his patients.
EDUCATION:
Dr. Fernand first started his educational journey at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated with a degree in Biology. From there he was able to attend the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, where he received his doctorate in 2008, with a special interest in advanced surgery. Following graduation, his pursuit towards small animal surgery started with a one year rotating internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists. This was followed by a one year specialty internship in small animal surgery at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. He then made his way to Maryland where he did a second surgical internship, as well as received Residency training alongside board certified surgeons at the Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists hospital. He continues to stay on top of current surgical teqniques and medical treatments to be able to offer his patients the best treatments possible.