Christine Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology) Veterinary Medical Oncologist

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Christine Anderson, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVIM (Oncology), Diplomate, ACVR (Radiation Oncology), is a Board-certified Veterinary Medical Oncologist and board-certified Veterinary Radiation Oncologist at MedVet Pittsburgh. She has been part of the MedVet Medical Oncology team since 2018.

Dr. Anderson attended the University of Notre Dame where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and the University of Minnesota where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Anderson completed a yearlong rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Colorado State University, followed by a three-year residency in Comparative Oncology and then a two-year residency in Radiation Oncology, both at Colorado State University. Dr. Anderson also earned two Masters of Science degrees during her residencies. After becoming board certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology, Dr. Anderson spent 12 years in Boston working at the non-profit Angell Animal Medical Center.

Dr. Anderson was drawn to Oncology during veterinary school because of the deep bond between her patients and their families and because of the ever evolving field of oncology. She enjoys educating her clients on their pet’s condition and helping them decide on the best course of treatment for both them and their pet. When not caring for patients, Dr. Anderson enjoys cheering on the Fighting Irish and shamelessly trying to get her children to do the same.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rotating Internship: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Residency: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Masters of Science: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology in Radiation Oncology
Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)

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.

What others are saying

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.