Blaine Burkert, DVM, MS, DACVS Veterinary Surgeon

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Blaine Burkert, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS-SA, is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at MedVet Houston Bay Area where he has been a part of the team since 2008.

After working as a computer software engineer at the Kennedy Space Center for seven years, Dr. Burkert made the decision to pursue veterinary medicine. He attended the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies where he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with honors. He then completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship and a Surgery Residency at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dr. Burkert has a special interest in vertebral column disorders, cranial cruciate ligament disease, and arthritis.

In his spare time, Dr. Burkert can be found scuba diving or riding motorcycles.

Education & Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA
Surgery Residency: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)

What is a veterinary specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet. Click here to learn more about the specialists at MedVet.