Tom Nelson, DVM

Feline Heartworm Disease

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August 10^th, 2010

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Dr. Tom Nelson is from Houston, Texas and graduated Veterinary School from Texas A&M University in 1979.  At Texas A&M, Dr. Nelson obtained a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  He has been in private practice for 28 years, beginning in Beaumont, Texas, then expanding to include the Animal Medical Center in Anniston, Ala., where he is a Partner, Surgical Director and Co-Medical Director.  Dr. Nelson's special interest areas include orthopedic surgeries, oncology, critical care, and exotics.  He enjoys backpacking, scuba diving, cycling, kayaking, and hunting. Dr. Nelson is a member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and chaired several task forces and committees. He was awarded the 2002 Public Relations award by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association for his work in establishing co-operative marketing television campaigns for local VMAs throughout the state. He is also a member of the Northeast Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association,  the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Cancer Society, and is currently serving as the president of the American Heartworm Society.   Dr. Nelson is married to Brooke Nelson and has three sons: Drew, Cole, and Graham. 

Dr. Nelson's favorite quote is "Change is never easy but is inevitable."