NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Animal Medical Center in New York City is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Avery Bennett, Jr., DVM, MS to the position of Chief of Surgery.  

Prior to joining The Animal Medical Center (AMC), Dr. Bennett, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, was Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, IL with appointments in soft tissue, oncologic, orthopedic and neurologic surgery.  He also served as Clinical Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and held positions in zoo and wildlife medicine, including: Chief Veterinarian at The San Francisco Zoological Gardens and Associate Professor of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.  A respected veterinary surgeon, researcher, author and lecturer, Dr. Bennett has published nearly 100 research papers and 40 textbook chapters to date.  "It is truly a privilege to join The AMC, a national leader in animal health care for over 100 years," said Bennett.  "It is my hope that I can continue to drive the high quality standards of care set by The AMC to achieve optimal patient outcomes," said Bennett.  

"As we move forward into a promising second century, Dr. Bennett's diverse, extensive experience in veterinary surgery will be instrumental in furthering The AMC's core mission of advancing veterinary medicine and pioneering effective therapies," said Kathryn Coyne, AMC's Chief Executive Officer.  "With more than 20 years of surgical proficiency across various platforms in veterinary medicine, coupled with his depth of knowledge and surgical skills, I am confident Dr. Bennett will be an enormous asset to The AMC," adds Coyne.  

Veterinary surgeons at The AMC work with a designated team of veterinary care professionals to determine the least invasive - and most effective - procedures for patient care. Veterinary surgery at The AMC is accompanied by a holistic approach to veterinary anesthesia and pain management.  Veterinary surgical specialties include: orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive surgery and dentistry.

About The Animal Medical Center

For over a century, The Animal Medical Center in New York City is a non-profit veterinary center that has been a national leader in animal care since 1910. As an academic veterinary hospital, The AMC promotes the health and well-being of companion animals through advanced treatment, research and education.  The AMC handles 40,000 patient visits annually and its staff is comprised of over 80 veterinarians who utilize an interdisciplinary team approach combining expertise in more than 25 key specialties and services to care for your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  For more information about The Animal Medical Center, log on to www.amcny.org.

SOURCE The Animal Medical Center

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