Kathy Collins, DVM, CCRP
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Kathy Collins is the proprietor of Veterinary Surgical Services, PLLC. Dr. Collins is a specialist in small animal surgery, achieving Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 2001. To attain this level of expertise and recognition requires completion of an internship and a 3-year surgical residency, followed by passing a rigorous certification examination administered by ACVS. Dr. Collins has been working in specialty surgical practice since completion of her residency in July 2000.
Olivia
Olivia is our Buffalo connection! She graduated in 2015 from Medaille College with a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Technology. After working in general practice for several years she fell in love with specialty surgery and made her way onto the team. She is a versatile go-getter that loves to care for your pets like they are her own! In her spare time, she enjoys reading and hiking.
Maggie
Joan
Joan is a true O.G. She has been with Dr Collins almost from the start. She came with a background in leadership in FDA manufacturing and quality control, and over a decade of experience in the veterinary field. These led her to becoming the first integral component of the team Dr. Collins built to provide specialty surgical care for your pet. She keeps all the pieces moving by providing support at home base, managing equipment, inventory, bookkeeping and all the other loose ends that keep the team together!
Dr. Kathy Collins
Dr. Kathy Collins is the proprietor of Veterinary Surgical Services, PLLC. Dr. Collins is a specialist in small animal surgery, achieving Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 2001. To attain this level of expertise and recognition requires the completion of an internship and a 3-year surgical residency, followed by passing a rigorous certification examination administered by ACVS. Dr. Collins has been working in specialty surgical practice since the completion of her residency in July 2000.
Education and Experience
Dr. Collins earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. After completing a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Kansas State University, Dr. Collins attended the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, where she completed her Small Animal Surgery Residency. She spent 10 years in private referral practice. Since 2010, Dr. Collins has been providing mobile surgical services to veterinarians throughout the Rochester and Buffalo area. Dr. Collins work and research have been published in several professional journals and online. In addition, she has been awarded numerous research grants. Dr. Collins has taught and presented nationally and has been honored for her academic and clinical proficiencies.
Affiliations
Dr. Collins is a member of the NYS Veterinary Medical Society, Genesee Valley Veterinary Medical Association, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
MAGGIE WHITBECK
Introducing Maggie! She is the team sherpa and surgical conductor, meaning she carries and sets up the equipment and helps the day flow as smoothly as possible. When she isn’t juggling patients she spends time with her two dogs, Gryffendog a 100lb mixed breed, and RosiePosie a 15lb king Charles spaniel. She has 2 barn cats but has an open-door policy and often invites homeless cats to come home with her. Recently having discovered her green thumb she spends most of her spare time working on her budding flower farm or tending her extensive plant collection.
EXTRA RANDOM QUESTIONS:
- Do you have any hidden talents? I can play with the spoons.
- A Guilty pleasure TV show? Anything true crime
- What’s on your bucket list? Seeing the northern lights
- Are you a cat person or a dog person? An anything with fur person