Expert Contributors
VETSSI is built on the expertise of leading veterinary surgeons worldwide
Dr. Aldo Vezzoni
DVM, Diplomate ECVS
Clinica Veterinaria Vezzoni, Cremona, Italy
Dr. Aldo Vezzoni is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons with over three decades of clinical experience in small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the surgical management of hip dysplasia, including extensive work on triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacement techniques. Dr. Vezzoni has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to major veterinary surgical textbooks, and has been a faculty member at advanced surgical training programs across Europe and North America. His commitment to evidence-based practice and meticulous surgical technique has established him as a leading authority on surgical site infection prevention in the veterinary surgical community.
Dr. Barbara Matthiesen
DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Placeholder Veterinary Teaching Hospital, United States
Dr. Matthiesen is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with specialist expertise in minimally invasive surgery and soft tissue oncology. She contributes to VETSSI's protocols on intraoperative technique and postoperative wound management.
Dr. Sophie Collet
DVM, Diplomate ECVS
Placeholder Veterinary Referral Centre, France
Dr. Collet practices at a multi-specialty veterinary referral centre in France, with a clinical focus on orthopedic reconstruction and implant surgery. Her work on perioperative antibiotic protocols informs VETSSI's stewardship guidelines.
Dr. Rodrigo Torres
MV, MS, PhD
Placeholder Veterinary University, Brazil
Dr. Torres is a veterinary surgeon and researcher whose laboratory studies focus on biofilm formation on orthopedic implants and novel antiseptic strategies. He contributes research synthesis to VETSSI's evidence base.
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VETSSI is built through collaboration with leading veterinary surgical specialists. We are actively seeking contributors who can review existing protocols, propose evidence-based additions, and lend their clinical experience to advancing the platform. Contributors retain editorial independence and are acknowledged prominently for their contributions.
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