05/27/2026
The technical talent we have at CCVS is a frequent topic we enjoy hearing about in the wonderful stream of client feedback. Clients leave notes on consult room whiteboards, mention staff names in reviews, or tell us when we call to check in and see how their pet is doing after a procedure. We have some of the best Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia, Surgery, and Oncology.
Pictured is Kelli, one of our anesthesia nurses, performing a locoregional nerve block (intercostal block) on 'Rocky' Fitzpatrick, prior to the surgical removal of a large tumor from the side of his chest.
While we are on the subject, local nerve blocks dramatically improve patient comfort and lessen the number of doses needed for systemic anesthesia medications in surgery. Patients experience fewer side effects from anesthesia (and recover more comfortably) thanks to local nerve blocks like this one. The CCVS team performs local nerve blocks prior to almost every surgical procedure we do.