About Us
Pet Cancer Care Consulting provides oncology consultation services to pet owners through the family veterinarian
A study with over 2,000 dogs found 23% of all dogs regardless of age, and 45% of dogs 10 years or older died of cancer which makes cancer a huge problem for our pets. There are approximately less than 500 boarded veterinary oncologists in the USA and Canada, which means there are not enough boarded oncologists to meet the demand. This leads to extensive wait times for pets to be seen, delays in treatment, and sometimes no treatment being provided, especially when pets are geographically distant from oncology locations. There is a huge need for oncology services today.
Pet Cancer Care Consulting will bridge the gap and provide accessibility to board certified oncologists from the convenience of the family vet’s office by live video consultations and detailed summaries to the family vet and pet owners, which provide personalized responses, and additional information to make critical decisions for pet family members. There is also strong continuity of care as the family vet and oncologist speak directly, so no lost tests or records occur. Treatment plans and ongoing care can be requested
Our Team
It broke my heart to hear about pets who could not see an oncologist even though their owners wanted to because they lived too far away or they could not be seen for several months because of limited access to veterinary oncologists. I knew there had to be a better solution, and that is why I developed Pet Cancer Care Consulting to help those pet owners who want to consult with a veterinary oncologist but cannot access one in their area.”
– Dr. Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Founder of Pet Cancer Care Consulting
Dr. Venable is Board Certified as a medical oncologist from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Venable has always been surrounded by animals growing up on a farm in the Midwest. She obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri and graduated cum laude. After veterinary school, Dr. Venable pursued further training as a small animal intern at the University of Georgia. She then completed her 3-year medical oncology residency at the world-renowned Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center. During her residency, she achieved a master’s degree and studied new cancer therapies and clinical trials.
Committed to advancing cancer care in veterinary medicine, Dr. Venable actively seeks out clinical trials and cutting-edge treatment options for her patients. In addition to her consulting work, she serves as the remote oncologist for Virginia Tech’s veterinary school, a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), a research consultant, and was an adjunct professor of veterinary oncology at Midwestern University. She is a dedicated member of multiple professional organizations and served on the board of directors for the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Venable is a sought-after speaker at both local and national conferences and has authored numerous publications. Her approach to oncology emphasizes a collaborative, team-based philosophy, working alongside pet owners and referring veterinarians to ensure compassionate, individualized care and the best possible quality of life for her patients.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Venable enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband and daughters. She is passionate about service work, volunteering with her local church.
Dr. Megan Howard
DVM, Practice Limited to Oncology
Dr. Howard is a residency trained veterinary oncologist who fills in from time to time. She is from Houston, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate and veterinary degrees. She then completed a one year rotating internship at Auburn University, and returned to Texas A&M for her 3 year medical oncology residency. She has been practicing veterinary oncology in central Texas for the last 8 years. She has a special interest in diagnostic cytology and improving quality of life in patients with cancer.
Dr. Howard shares her home with her husband and three girls and a menagerie of pets. Her kids and pets keep her busy, but gardening, art and cooking are her favorite pastimes when she gets a chance!