Jill Yates, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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MedVet Mandeville

Jill Yates, DVM, CVA, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM) is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet Mandeville where she has been part of the medical team since 2016. Dr. Yates attended Louisiana State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Yates completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by a three-year residency in small animal internal medicine at Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, in Mandeville, LA, now known as MedVet Mandeville. Dr. Yates completed training at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in 2007 to become a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA).

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011, Dr. Yates has practiced at VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists in Cleveland, Ohio and the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. She is also an active advocate of continuing education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on internal medicine and veterinary acupuncture topics. She has authored a scientific paper in the veterinary journal Compendium on Endoscopic Removal of a Nasal Cuterebra Larva from a Puppy.

Dr. Yates is experienced in all aspects internal medicine with particular interest in gastrointestinal, fungal, and immune mediated diseases. When not treating patients, Dr. Yates enjoys running, scuba diving, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: St. George’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Internship: Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, Mandeville, Louisiana
Residency: Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, Mandeville, Louisiana

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist: Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

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.

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What others are saying

MedVet was recommended to us by our regular Vet. We had no idea what to expect but we’re willing to do anything to help our sick boy, Jack. I’ve never seen a more attentive and caring staff. The charges were explained on the front end. Jack had to stay several nights and we received at least 2 phone calls per day for updates. Dr. Jill Yates and the very caring MedVet Mandeville staff were professional and simply put, saved our dogs life. – Kevin L.

My experience at MedVet Mandeville was very positive. Dr. Jill Yates and her team were friendly, professional and explained everything. – Bill H.