Dr. Dana DeSandre-Robinson
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
Dr. Dana DeSandre-Robinson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon based in Castle Rock, Colorado. She partners with general practice and emergency hospitals to provide advanced surgical services, including oncologic, orthopedic, minimally invasive, and soft tissue procedures.
Biography
Dr. Dana DeSandre-Robinson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Originally from
Connecticut, Dr. DeSandre-Robinson earned her BS from Roger Williams University in
Rhode Island. She then received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado
State University while also becoming certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture and
Veterinary Business Management. She went on to complete a rotating medical and
surgical internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in New Jersey followed by a specialty
internship and residency at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Florida. Dr. DeSandre-
Robinson was a Clinical Assistant Professor in small animal surgery at Purdue
University before heading to California to join California Veterinary Specialists. She later
relocated to Colorado to build the surgical department at Veterinary Specialists of the
Rockies.
Dr. DeSandre-Robinson’s professional areas of interest and expertise include oncologic
surgery, reconstructive surgery, oral maxillofacial surgery, advanced wound care,
minimally invasive surgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, interventional radiology, and neurosurgery.
In her spare time, Dr. DeSandre-Robinson can be found in the outdoors hiking, running,
biking and rock climbing or at her kids’ sporting events. She shares her home with her
husband, their two boys and their pups, Tag and Reggie.
CV
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2025
Joined MOVES -
2015 – 2025
Clinical practice in California, Florida, and Colorado -
2016
Achieved board certification through ACVS -
2014
Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN
Completed surgical internship and residency at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, FL -
2010
Completed rotating internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ -
2009
Earned DVM, CVA, and Certification in Veterinary Business Management from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO -
2005
Earned BS in Biology from Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI
Polly, M, DeSandre-Robinson DM, Quina M, Frazho J. Equivalent of outcome in wound healing in dogs treated with nitric oxide (Restore) wound gel and wounds treated with manuka honey. (study in progress)
Takedai T, DeSandre-Robinson DM, Tano CA. Association between primary canine apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma (AGASACA) tumor size, presence and severity of hypercalcemia, and evidence of sublumbar lymph node metastasis at the time of diagnosis.
BMC Res Notes (in review process).
Wagner JR, DeSandre-Robinson DM, Moore GE, Loughin CA, Simons MC. Complications and owner satisfaction sssociated with limb amputation in cats: 59 cases (2007 – 2017). BMC Vet Res 2022;18:147-153.
Panissidi AA, DeSandre-Robinson DM. Development of perioperative premature ventricular contractions as an indicator of splenic hemangiosarcoma and median survival times.
Vet Surg 2021;50;1609-1616.
DeSandre-Robinson DM, Quina MT, Lurie DM. Pericardial hemangiosarcoma in a 10-year-old Papillon. JAAHA 2018;54:545-604.
DeSandre-Robinson DM, Kim SE, Pozzi A, et al. Effect of dorsal acetabular rim loss on stability of the Zurich cementless total hip acetabular cup in dogs. Vet Surg 2015;14:195-199.
Bowles KD, DeSandre-Robinson DM, Kubicek L, et al. Outcome of definitive fractionated radiation followed by exenteration of the nasal cavity in dogs with sinonasal neoplasia: 16 cases. Vet Comp Oncol 2014 (online).
Novartis Animal Health Inc. Robenacoxib for the management of pain and inflammation associated with TTA and TPLO surgery in dogs: prospective, randomized, blinded, multi-center clinical trial.
Role in study – Blinded clinician responsible for enrolling patients and efficacy assessments using Glasgow Composite Pain Scale (GCPS).
Study completed (2012–2013). Data analysis and manuscript completed by Novartis Animal Health Inc.
DeSandre-Robinson DM, Madden SN, Walker JT. Nasopharyngeal stenosis with concurrent hiatal hernia and megaesophagus in an 8-year-old cat: a case report and literature review of nasopharyngeal stenosis. J Fel Med Surg 2011;13:454-459.
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What is a board-certified veterinary surgeon?
Like most health care fields, the veterinary profession has become multi-tiered. Veterinarians may now specialize in various disciplines (including surgery), as recognized by the AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS). The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is the AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization™ for certification of veterinarians in large animal surgery and small animal surgery.
If your animal develops a problem or injury requiring advanced care and procedures, your primary veterinarian or emergency room veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary surgeon.
A veterinary surgeon has undergone additional training after veterinary school in order to become a specialist. This training consists of a minimum of a 1-year internship followed by a 3-year residency program that meets guidelines established by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS).
During the residency there are specific training and caseload requirements that must be met. In addition to these requirements, applicants must perform research that is published in a scientific journal and then pass a rigorous examination.
Adapated from “What is a Veterinary Surgeon?” on acvs.org.