Héctor J. Encarnación, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

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Héctor J. Encarnación, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM) is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet Dallas (formerly Veterinary Medicine Specialists of DFW), where he has been part of the medical team since 2012. Dr. Encarnación received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and then went on to complete a yearlong internship in small animal medicine, emergency medicine and surgery, as well as a yearlong internship in internal medicine at Florida Veterinary Specialists in Tampa, Florida.

Following the completion of his internships, Dr. Encarnación completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and spent the next several years working in an internal medicine specialty practice in Dallas, Texas.

Although Dr. Encarnación is interested in all aspects of small animal internal medicine, he maintains a particular interest in endocrinology, gastroenterology and infectious diseases. In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Encarnación’s favorite part of practicing veterinary medicine is the bond that he forms with his patients and clients.

Education & Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee, Alabama
Internship: Florida Veterinary Specialists, Tampa, Florida
Residency: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, Texas

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
Tarrant County 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. 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.