Karina Valerius, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) Veterinary Medical Oncologist

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Karina Valerius, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVIM (Oncology), is a board-certified Veterinary Medical Oncologist at MedVet Cincinnati where she has been part of the medical team since 2010. Dr. Valerius attended Texas A&M University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Valerius completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri and a three-year residency in small animal oncology at Colorado State University where she also earned a Master of Science degree.

After becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology), Dr. Valerius joined the faculty at The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 1997. In 1999, she moved to Cincinnati and established herself in specialty practice.

Dr. Valerius has authored and co-authored of several scientific articles that have been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Journal of Veterinary Research and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. She’s also completed a book review and manuscript reviews for the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Valerius is also an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on various small animal oncology topics at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine conference, Veterinary Cancer Society and the Miami Valley Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Valerius maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal oncology with particular interests in metronomic chemotherapy. Her favorite part of being a veterinary oncologist is forming personal relationships with clients and getting to know pets and their families. When not treating patients, Dr. Valerius enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, camping, and outdoor activities.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Science: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Masters of Science: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Internship: University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Residency: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Specializations

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

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Veterinary Cancer Society
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association, Past Board Member, Past Program Chair, Past Trustee
Miami Valley 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

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.