Education & Training:
• DVM, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (2007)
• Oncology Internship – Michigan State University
• Rotating Internship – Virginia-Maryland CVM
• Surgical Oncology Internships – University of Florida
• Surgery Residencies – Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro & University of Illinois
• Surgical Oncology Fellowship – Colorado State University
• Board-Certified in Surgery, 2022
Special Interests:
• Surgical oncology, with special focus on thoracic and reconstructive procedures
Career Highlights:
Dr. Cavalcanti grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where her love for cats inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine. She has completed extensive training across multiple countries, including surgery and oncology internships, residencies, and a surgical oncology fellowship in the United States.
Her career highlights include numerous scientific publications, serving as a reviewer for a veterinary oncology journal, and teaching internationally as an instructor with VetCam postgraduate advanced training in veterinary oncology. Dr. Cavalcanti recently joined VCA Animal Diagnostic Clinic in Dallas as a surgical oncologist.
Personal Facts:
Dr. Cavalcanti enjoys life with her husband and daughter. Her hobbies include outdoor activities, travel, and spending quality time with family and friends.
