Dr. Bravo joined Alta Vista Animal Hospital in 2002 and expanded the veterinary referral services to include veterinary oncology, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets. Providing quality of life for sick dogs and cats for as long as possible, is what she believes is her role in veterinary medicine. Referral consultations for owners and veterinarians with questions regarding internal medicine diseases or tumors in pets directly provides up to date information for all involved in the care of the sick dog or cat.

The bond between families and their pets is truly amazing. One of the most memorable situations while working in oncology at Alta Vista Animal Hospital involved the care of Asta, a beautiful Bernese Mountain dog. Asta belonged to a family from Finland and almost exclusively responded to Finnish commands. After being diagnosed with a mast cell tumor, Asta was treated with surgery and numerous courses of chemotherapy. Asta’s growth was eventually controlled and all the staff had become much more fluent in Finnish than anyone ever expected!

Dr. Bravo has a busy personal life with her husband Steve, two growing young boys, her 14 year old cat, Little One, and her two Yellow Labrador Retrievers, Butters and Hanson. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and relaxing with a good book when things finally settle down at the end of a busy day.

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