Meet Dr. Patrice (Patsy) Mich
Dr. Patrice (Patsy) Mich is a graduate of Colorado State University and has practiced in the Denver metro area since 1991. She is triple board certified by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (Diplomate ACVSMR), the American College of Anesthesia and Analgesia (Diplomate ACVAA), and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Diplomate ABVP canine/feline practice). Additionally, she is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist (CCRT) and teaches canine rehabilitation at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (caninerehabinstitute.com). Dr. Mich calls her work “mobility medicine.” Her job is to get dogs of all ages and abilities “back in the game.”
Patients are referred for lameness, performance issues, limb deformities, chronic pain, and when surgery is not possible or is unsuccessful.
Dr. Mich working in the Mobile
Clinic
She utilizes a thorough diagnostic evaluation to plan comprehensive treatment that may include medications, supplements, nutrition, physical rehabilitation, joint and tendon injections, and orthotic and prosthetic devices. See the services page for more information.
Having practiced as a generalist for 14 years prior to specializing, she has an understanding of primary care and brings that to her collaborative relationship with referring veterinarians.
What is Board Certification in Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinarians in the United States complete a 4 year doctoral program at an accredited university. After graduation veterinarians may begin practicing once licensed. Some elect to proceed to advanced training in areas of special interest. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association there 22 AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organizations™ comprising 41 distinct AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialties™. More than 16,500 veterinarians have been awarded Diplomate status in one or more of these specialty organizations after completing rigorous postgraduate training, education, and examination requirements. Dr. Mich is one of a very few veterinarians holding 3 board certifications.
She is board certified by the following:
