Shawn C. Kennedy, DVM, DACVS

Shawn C. KennedyShawn C. Kennedy, DVM, DACVS, is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at MedVet Columbus and has been on staff since 2004.

He specializes in small animal oncology, general, neurologic, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Kennedy is experienced in arthroscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and interventional radiology.

Dr. Kennedy’s work has been published in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

He has lectured extensively for MedVet on the advances in small animal surgery.

Dr. Kennedy’s research interests include biomechanics and cranial cruciate ligament rupture. He was awarded the Hohn-Johnson Research Grant and the Illinois Governor’s Venture Tech for “The Effect of Meniscal Release on Meniscal Displacement and Biomechanics." He is currently studying the clinical outcome of feline pulmonary tumors.

Dr. Kennedy’s Background:

  • Veterinary School: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
  • Internship: University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
  • Residency: University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
  • Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Selected Professional Memberships and Organizations:

  • American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • AOVet (AOVet represents a global network of surgeons highly specialized in the field of veterinary orthopedic surgery. The mission of AOVET is to advance the practice of veterinary surgery to improve patient outcomes.)
  • Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology
  • Veterinary Wound Management Society
  • Veterinary Orthopedic Society
  • American Animal Hospital Association
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
  • Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine

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