Veterinary Specialists Encompass Large Range of

Specialties

Steven Leshem, DVM, who works at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut, is

board certified in veterinary surgery. He also has practiced at Mesa Veterinary Hospital in Golden, Colorado, and Veterinary Specialists

of Nevada in Reno. Dr. Steven Leshem’s areas of expertise include neurosurgery, as well as orthopedic and soft tissue surgical

procedures, including arthroscopy and laparoscopy techniques.

Steve Leshem, DVM, is certified as a specialist in veterinary surgery, and he is a

member of the Veterinary Specialist Network of New England. The American Veterinary Medical Association defines a veterinary specialist as one who has successfully

completed extensive postgraduate training and passed examinations set by an AVMA-recognized specialty organization, such as the Veterinary Specialist Network of New

England.

The mission of the Veterinary Specialist Network of New England is to increase

access to specialists, enhance professional training, and support scientific progress in

animal health. Veterinary specialties include anesthesiology, dentistry, emergency and critical care medicine, nutrition, oncology,

surgery, and zoological medicine.