JOHN A. BENSON, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. John A. Benson joined Vetcision as staff surgeon in 2002. Dr. Benson is a graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1995. After two years in private practice he completed an internship in medicine and surgery at Sonora Veterinary Surgery and Oncology in Scottsdale, Arizona. The internship’s primary areas of emphasis were critical care, surgical oncology, and orthopedics. After his internship, Dr. Benson was selected to participate in a 3-year residency in a small animal surgery at the Foster Hospital at Tufts University in Grafton, Massachusetts. Upon completion of his residency in 2001, Dr. Benson spent an additional year of advanced fellowship training at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. The fellowship provides surgeons with the opportunity to lead a team of residents, interns and students in a fast-paced, clinical environment. The fellowship also provides study time and guidance to prepare for the surgery board examination. Dr. Benson completed the fellowship and became board certi?ed by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002. Dr. Benson’s extensive training has allowed him to gain insight and expertise from specialists all over the country. He is pro? cient in both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery with keen interests in thoracic surgery, surgical oncology, (complex) fracture repair, and joint surgery. Dr. Benson’s goal is to always provide a superior level of compassionate, progressive surgical care for his patients.