Pain Medicine Services

The Team

Lisa Moses VMD, DACVIM, CVMA
Certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Moses leads the Pain Management Service at Angell. She has received advanced training in both human and veterinary pain medicine. As a result of the training, the Pain Management Service is modeled after pain clinics created at human hospitals. Dr. Moses has also been trained and certified in veterinary medical acupuncture. She is also an elected member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management Board of Directors.

Under her direction, the Pain Management Service provides advanced assessment of both chronic and acute pain and manages treatments accordingly. This includes multiple types of drug therapy, nerve blocks and other forms of local anesthesia for surgical and cancer pain, acupuncture and trigger point therapy and recommendations for physical therapy and lifestyle changes.

EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, VMD, 1993
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Colorado State University/CVMA-Fort Collins, Co. Training and Certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture, 2007
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Residency in Internal Medicine, 1994-1996
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, 1993-1994
Certification
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2004
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Acupuncture, 2008

Lisa Canale, Pain Management Secretary
Lisa started here at Angell in 1984. She has played many roles in the client services area of the hospital from cashier, front office supervisor to hospital supervisor. Lisa is happy to say she is now the secretary for the Neurology/PainMedicine services at the Angell Animal Medical Center. She schedules our Pain Management appointments and is responsible for answering client questions about their pet's conditions.