Abigail Schrage, DVM Residency Trained in Veterinary Internal Medicine

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Abigail Schrage, DVM is a veterinarian who is residency trained in Veterinary Internal Medicine. She has been a part of MedVet since 2016, however, joined the team at MedVet Chicago in 2020. Dr. Schrage attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She remained in West Lafayette where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following earning her veterinary medicine degree, Dr. Schrage completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, NY and then a three-year residency in small animal Internal Medicine at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, NY. Before joining the MedVet team, Dr. Schrage practiced at The Animal Medical Center in New York, NY and the BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Northfield, IL.

Dr. Schrage is the author of an article on Iatrogenic Hypoadrenocorticism Following Trilostane Therapy for Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism In Dogs (pending publication). She is also an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on various small animal internal medicine topics including diabetes mellitus, Lyme nephritis, chronic hepatopathy, pancreatitis, iatrogenic hypoadrenocorticism, and chronic lower airway disease.

Dr. Schrage has a special interest in immune-mediated disease, gastrointestinal disease, and endocrinology. She particularly enjoys rhinoscopy, gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and cystoscopy.

When not treating patients, Dr. Schrage enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, traveling, watching live country music, and lounging with her “lazy” French bulldog, Izzy.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana
Internship: Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Ithaca, New York
Residency: The Animal Medical Center, New York, New York

Specializations

Residency Trained in Internal Medicine

Professional Affiliations

American Veterinary Medical Association
Indiana Veterinary Medical Association

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

Dr. Abigail Schrage spent a lot of time with us thoroughly explaining every single detail. We never felt rushed. The friendliness, knowledgeability & complete professionalism from entire staff was amazing. We received regular progress reports from the doctors by telephone while our pet was hospitalized. – Nancy H.

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.