VCA Lake View Animal Hospital

Sandra Rivera, DVM, Medical Director

DVM, Colorado State University
DVM, Colorado State University

Biography

Dr. Rivera was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and has spent most of her life in New Mexico.

She did her undergraduate studies at Western New Mexico University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1992. Dr. Rivera also attended Colorado State University where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1996.

Dr. Rivera's professional interest included small animal medicine and surgery. Personal interests included body building, running half marathons and escaping to Northern California whenever she can.
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Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, please contact one of the following nearby emergency clinics.

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

702-262-7070

8650 W. Tropicana Ave, Suite B-107

Las Vegas, NV 89147

Las Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital

5231 W. Charleston Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89146

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