Alan G. Ralph, DVM, DACVECC Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

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Alan G. Ralph, DVM, Diplomate, ACVECC, is a Board-certified Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care at MedVet New Orleans, where he has been part of the team since 2013. He is also the Emergency Medicine Specialty Leader for all MedVet locations.

Dr. Ralph attended the University of Georgia where he earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in 2004 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2008. In veterinary school, he received numerous awards including the Merck Veterinary Student Award, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award, and the Certificate of Merit for Proficiency in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery.

Following his graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Ralph completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, a yearlong internship in emergency and critical care at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, and a three-year residency in small animal emergency and critical care at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Dr. Ralph has become a leader and well-known figure in the emergency and critical care veterinary community. Dr. Ralph has co-authored book chapters on a variety of critical care topics. His work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, American Journal of Veterinary Research and the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

Dr. Ralph is an active advocate of continuing education for veterinary professionals and has lectured locally and nationally on a variety of l emergency and critical care topics . Although Dr. Ralph is experienced in all aspects of small animal emergency and critical care, he has particular interest in coagulation, cardiopulmonary support, and continuous renal replacement therapy (dialysis).

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship: Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, College Station, Texas
Emergency and Critical Care Internship: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia
Residency: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Professional Affiliations

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
American 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

We received excellent quality of care for my pet from Dr. Ralph. He also provided follow-up communications to my veterinarian. – Debra Y.

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.