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Originally Posted by pstinard  Thanks! Bella is very photogenic, even when she's not smiling, LOL! My father was a medical doctor, so I know the ins and outs of board certification, what it means and what it doesn't mean. For me, experience performing the surgery is much more important than board certification. I'll be speaking with the surgeon tomorrow, and if there is any doubt, I'll get a referral, but he looks like the best in the area so far. |
I guess I am very confused. Operating on soft tissue on a ferret is so different from doing ortho surgery. I know what board certified means as well .. and I am very surprised that you seem to have a low opinion of surgeons who strive to have this distinction. I agree with you that some vets are proficient even if they are not boarded; but to eliminate a boarded surgeon just because he/she is boarded seems odd to me. I think you did say he will examine her first? I hope so and that a torn CCL is ruled out prior to the surgery.