Michael A. Della Ripa, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

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Michael A. Della Ripa, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM), is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet Cincinnati. Dr. Della Ripa has been part of the medical team since 2010. He attended the University of New Haven where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following his graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Della Ripa completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery and a three-year residency in small animal internal medicine at Louisiana Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, now known as MedVet Mandeville. He has trained with veterinary specialists at Louisiana State University, Virginia Tech and Angell Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Della Ripa has authored and co-authored several publications in refereed veterinary journals including Compendium and the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. He is an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on various small animal internal medicine topics.

Dr. Della Ripa maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal internal medicine with particular interests in endocrinology, gastroenterology, local infectious diseases, hematology, pharmacology, rheumatology, nutrition, and urology. His favorite part of veterinary medicine is witnessing the look on his client’s face when they see their beloved pet trotting towards them feeling so much better!!

Dr. Della Ripa veterinary career began very early in life while assisting his father, Angelo, in canine, equine, and human chiropractic medicine in Connecticut and Massachusetts. After working as a veterinary assistant at his local veterinary clinic, he made the decision to become a veterinarian.

Dr. Della Ripa is passionate about global conservation, animal welfare, and human rights. When not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Karolina, and exploring the history and cuisine of the Cincinnati area.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Science: University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts, West Indies
Internship: Louisiana Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Mandeville, Louisiana
Residency: Louisiana Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Mandeville, Louisiana

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 Animal Hospital Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association
Northern Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association
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

Dr. Della Rippa provided excellent care and had exceptional knowledge. He was compassionate and straight forward with a plan of care. He always responds to our family veterinarian and directs them on how to provide continued care. I am so grateful we saw Dr. Della Rippa and believe we would have lost her if it wasn’t for him! The entire staff was courteous and I can’t thank them enough!

Dr. Michael Della Ripa was outstanding. He took a lot of time with me, gave different treatment options, and was very kind and thoughtful. – Bethany D.

My dog has been to MedVet twice and the medical care is on par with what a human would receive. Dr. Della Ripa was kind, so thorough in his exam and tests, very knowledgeable and took all the time needed to explain the situation. He had to deliver some tough news, but he did it with sensitivity, kindness and solid information. I couldn’t have asked for more. – Paula B.