Charles (Chas) S. McBrien, Jr., DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Veterinary Surgeon

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Charles (Chas) S. McBrien, Jr., DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS-SA is a board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at MedVet Cleveland West. He has been part of the MedVet surgery team since 2015. Dr. McBrien attended Earlham College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Dr. McBrien started his MedVet career in 1998 as a receptionist and then as a Veterinary Assistant in the surgery department while attending veterinary school. Following his graduation, Dr. McBrien completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan State University followed by a three-year residency in small animal surgery combined with a Masters of Science degree at the University of Minnesota.

After becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. McBrien worked as a staff surgeon at Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital in Plains, Pennsylvania before rejoining the MedVet team. Dr. McBrien has authored and co-authored various articles in veterinary publications including Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound as well as in the Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Cat. He is an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals and routinely lectures on various surgery topics.

Dr. McBrien maintains an interest in all aspects of surgery with particular interests in Tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) for cranial cruciate ligament repair in dogs, fracture repair, and minimally invasive surgery. When not treating patients, Dr. McBrien enjoys outdoor activities including fishing, canoeing, camping, and swimming.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Arts: Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Master of Science: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Internship: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Residency: University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota

Specializations

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

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Surgeons
American Veterinary Medical Association
Kentucky 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

I absolutely love the team at MedVet Lexington! Dr. McBrien was very attentive and always listened to what I was saying, even if I was rambling, crying or happy! He listened and made me feel that I was making the right decision with my baby. They saved my Goldens life. – Bryan R.

The staff was incredibly helpful. We went in for a consult with Dr. McBrien for our dog who has a torn CCL. Dr. McBrien really took his time with us, explaining all our options and going into detail about the pros and cons of each option. I was incredibly impressed with the care he took with us. Ditto for the assistant who answered even more questions after the surgeon was gone. – Rachael R.

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.