Catherine Briere  DVM,  MS, DACVS was raised in Montreal, Province of Quebec in Canada. After receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Montreal with honors, finishing 3^rd in her class, she completed an Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Washington in Pullman, WA followed by another year of Internship in surgery in a private referral practice in Jacksonville FL. From 2004 to 2007, she completed a residency in Companion Animal Surgery at the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. During that time she was enrolled in the graduate school at Louisiana State University and was awarded the degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Sciences.

Education:

1998-2002:  University of Montreal, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Honors

2004-2007:  Louisiana State University, Masters in Science in Veterinary Medical Services

Board Certification:

 Diplomate,  American College of  Veterinary Surgeons 

 Employment:

2002-2003: Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

2003-2004: Internship in Small Animal Surgery Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, Jacksonville and Orange Park, FL

2004-2007: Residency in Companion Animal Surgery Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Publications:

Use of a reverse saphenous skin flap for the excision of a grade II mast cell tumor on the hind limb of a dog , Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2002 August; 43(8): 620–622

Effects of carprofen on the integrity and barrier function of canine colonic mucosa, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2008 February; 69(2)

 AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Areas of practice:

Soft Tissue Surgery

·  Abdominal surgery

·  Thoracic surgery

·  Oncologic surgery

           Orthopedic Surgery

·  Hip dysplasia

·  TPLO for CCL rupture

·  Triple pelvic osteotomy

·  Arthroscopy

·  Fracture repair

 SPECIAL INTERESTS

Neurosurgery:

Throughout her training, Dr. Briere has developed a strong interest and expertise in the surgical and medical management of neurological conditions including intervertebral disk disease, intracranial tumors and cysts, atlantoaxial instability, lumbosacral disease, spinal fractures, etc…

Pain management:

Dr. Briere strongly believes in providing aggressive pain management to her patients during the perioperative period. She has worked closely with veterinary anesthesiologists during her residency to become familiar with multimodal analgesia (pain control through different pathways at the same time) and various pain management techniques such as epidurals and local blocks.