T
he cutting edge in surgery

Bruce VanEnkevort, DVM,
Diplomate ACVS, General,
Orthopedic and Neurosurgery

Specialty:
Soft tissue, orthopedic
and neurosurgery

Special Interests:
Orthopedic surgery, including total
hip replacement, Tibeal Plateau
Leveling Osteotomy, and
extracapsular cruciate
ligament repair

Education:
DVM degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Residency:
Small-animal surgical resident at University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Certification:
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1999

Dr. VanEnkevort joined the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center in 1996 as one of its four founding veterinarians. Prior to the inception of the Referral Center, Dr. VanEnkevort served as a clinical instructor in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

As the first board certified veterinary surgeon in the area, Dr. VanEnkevort has been instrumental in bringing a comprehensive scope of cutting edge surgical techniques to pets and pet owners in the Fox Valley, Northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His experience is derived from more than 5,000 diverse orthopedic and general surgical procedures performed throughout his career.

Dr. VanEnkevort’s professional interests include orthopedic surgery; total hip replacement; cruciate ligament repair: Tibeal Plateau Leveling Osteotomy and extracapsular techniques; fracture repair; surgical treatment of complex angular limb deformities; developmental and congenital diseases of the joints; general surgery; thoracic/cardiovascular; urogenital; gastrointestinal; oncologic; neurologic surgery; spinal surgery: fractures, luxations, disc herniations and neoplasia; and MRI and myelography.

Dr. VanEnkevort and his wife, Suzanne, have two children, Emma and Evan. When the pager is turned off, the family escapes to their cottage up north for outdoor recreation. Dr. VanEnkevort’s pastimes are fishing, hiking, biking and skiing with his family. He also is an avid runner and is working toward a black belt in karate.

We at the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center are pleased to offer Dr. VanEnkevort’s extensive surgical experience to veterinarians and their patients. We are proud of the significant contributions he has made to the local veterinary community through his drive and dedication to animal health.