Expert Care for Pets with Cancer
We deliver personalized treatment & advanced cancer care
with kindness and compassion in Ventura, CA
Opening July 1, 2024
We understand that a cancer diagnosis is terrifying, and determining the 'next best step' for your pet can be overwhelming.
Let us Help
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Understand your pet's cancer and if they're in pain
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Create a treatment plan specifically for your pet
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Take comfort in knowing you can reach our oncologist on weekends
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Get answers to your questions about diet, supplements & herbs
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During your visit, enjoy a relaxed environment, separate dog and cat spaces, and work with a Fear Free® Certified veterinary team
OUR MISSION
Hope Veterinary Oncology is dedicated exclusively to the treatment of dogs and cats with cancer. We take exceptional care of our patients and believe in offering personalized treatment plans, access to the latest therapies, and the best quality of life.
We also understand that a pet cancer diagnosis can be terrifying. We will give you the answers you need and the support you want in a relaxed environment that promotes comfort and reduces anxiety.
We have had both you and your pet in mind when making each decision for Hope. We want the best possible oncology experience for you and for your beloved pet.
We think you deserve it.
OUR SERVICES
Expert Cancer Care for Dogs and Cats
Our services span comprehensive cancer imaging and diagnostics (such as x-ray, ultrasound, CT, and molecular testing), innovative treatment plans, and ongoing support for pets and their families.
We specialize in a variety of treatments, including chemotherapy, targeted therapeutics, and immunotherapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Our approach is holistic, focusing not only on treating the disease but also on enhancing the quality of life for your pet during and after treatment.
A Team Approach
We want you to leave our consult with a better understanding of your pet's cancer, to know if they are in pain, and to feel confident in the plan that we've created together.
Successful cancer treatment takes a team approach - we're on your team.
We're here to answer your questions, to offer advice, and to provide support.
What We Do
It is our job to determine the best treatment options for each patient. Sometimes additional imaging (such as x-ray, ultrasound or CT scan) or molecular tests are recommended to provide more information about a pet's cancer and overall health, and allow for the best possible outcome.
Treatment varies widely based on the type of cancer we are treating, the patient, whether their cancer has spread, and the goals of the family, but can include: pain management, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapeutics, and even integrative treatments.
Since we are a medical oncology practice, we will recommend referral to a local surgeon or radiation oncologist if cancer surgery or radiation is part of the treatment plan.
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Our goal is always to help our patients live longer, while having a great quality of life during that time.
WHY CHOOSE HOPE VETERINARY ONCOLOGY
Compassionate and Personalized Care
At Hope Veterinary Oncology, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That's why we offer a compassionate and personalized approach to ensure that each pet's unique needs and well-being are always our top priority. Dr. Lori Cesario, our Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist, has the expertise and experience to provide the best possible care for pets with cancer.
Meet Dr. Lori Cesario,
Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist
Dr. Cesario has been practicing oncology in California for more than a decade. She is passionate about finding the "best fit" plan for each of her patients.
She utilizes the latest treatments available, but understands that only by focusing on the whole patient (not just their cancer)will the best outcome be achieved.
Because of this, she uses an integrative approach, which simply considers how traditional oncology treatment as well as how diet, lifestyle, supplements, herbs, and acupuncture might help a patient with cancer.
Her goal is to have as many tools in her toolbox as possible to help her patients live better and longer lives.