About Us
Dr. Helen Hamilton, founder and owner of Veterinary Internal Medicine Service (VIMS), received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from University of Georgia in 1982. She completed her internship at University of Minnesota then went on to earn her Master’s degree and complete her residency in internal medicine at Colorado State University in 1986. Also in 1986, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Hamilton was the head of the internship program at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital for many years before forming VIMS in 1998. She has a special interest in reproduction, endoscopy and abdominal ultrasound. Dr. Hamilton is the current president of the Greyhound Club of Northern California and the health chair for the Greyhound Club of America. She is currently involved in researching health issues specific to the Greyhound. She enjoys biking, reading, gardening and hiking with her own Greyhounds in the local parks and regional wilderness areas.
Recently, Dr. Hamilton has been honored with the Western University of Health Sciences 4 year Preceptor Award. As a Clinical Professor of Veterinary Internal medicine at Western University, Dr. Hamilton teaches and mentors 4th year veterinary students. The summer of 2009 began Dr. Hamilton’s 3rd year guiding students and passing on the skills of the profession she loves to the next generation of veterinarians.
RESUME
Founder and Owner, Veterinary Internal Medicine Service 1998 – present
DEGREES
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – 1986
Master’s Degree, Colorado State University – 1986
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia – 1982
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – 1978
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
1983 – 1986 Residency & Masters,
Small Animal Internal Medicine and Master’s program in Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University
1982 – 1983 Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital
BOARD CERTIFICATION
1986 Sat for and passed Small Animal Internal Medicine certifying examination.
1985 Sat for and passed Small Animal Internal Medicine qualification examination.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Santa Clara Veterinary Medical Association 1987 – Present
Alameda County Veterinary Medical Association 2002 – Present
Founder and part owner – Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency clinic
Founder and part owner – Ohlone Veterinary Emergency Clinic
INSTRUCTOR…CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS
1986 Canine thromboembolism. Colorado State University 47th Annual Conference.
1985 von Willebrand’s disease in the dog. Colorado State University 46th Annual Conference.
1984 Emergency medical first aid. Emergency Care Shortcourse
1984 Feline Dermatology. Colorado State University 45th Annual Conference.
PUBLICATIONS
1987 Hamilton HB, LaRue SM, Withrow SJ: Effect of RA233 on metastasis in naturally occurring canine osteosarcomas. J Am Vet Res.
Hamilton HB, Greene CE: Clinical microbiology and infectious diseases of the dog and cat. Chapter 60. Zoonosis.
1985 Hamilton HB, Olson PN, Jonas L: von Willebrand’s disease manifested by hemorrhage from the reproductive tract: two case reports. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 21(5).
1985 Hamilton HB, Withrow SJ: Antiplatelet therapy: a possible new therapeutic modality for controlling metastasis. Comp Cont Educ 7(11).
1984 Hamilton HB, Severin GA: Pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma with intraocular metastasis in a cat. J Am Vet Med Assoc 185(3).
PROCEEDINGS
1986 Canine thromboembolism. Colorado State University 47th Annual Conference.
1985 von Willebrand’s disease in the dog. Colorado State University 46th Annual Conference.
1984 Feline dermatology. Colorado State University 45th Annual Conference.
ABSTRACTS
1986 Hamilton HB, Withrow SJ: Prevention of metastasis in canine osteosarcomas by antiplatelet therapy. ACVIM, 1986.
1986 Hamilton HB, Twedt D: Insulin levels in stress induced feline hyperglycemia. ACVIM, 1986.
LECTURES
Lectures on various topics given since 1987 to:
Santa Cruz Veterinary Association
Monterey Bay Veterinary Association
Various local kennel clubs
NON-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Greyhound Club of America 1992 – Present
Greyhound Club of Northern California 1990 – Present
1986 Sat for and passed Small Animal Internal Medicine certifying examination.
1985 Sat for and passed Small Animal Internal Medicine qualification examination.
Barbara McManus, RVT, Office Manager / Staff Supervisor
Barbara has been in the veterinary field since 1998. In 2006 she received her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and became a California Registered Veterinary Technician. Her background varies from small animal general practice to veterinary anesthesiology, reproduction and internal medicine. She recently joined VIMS this summer as the new Office manager and supervisor. Barbara currently lives in San Jose where she spends time with her 2 children and 9 pets!
Cheryl Williams, RVT
Cheryl received her Associate’s Degree in Animal Sciences in 2007. After graduating, she worked with Dr. Brown for one year before joining Veterinary Internal Medicine Service in December 2008. She sat for California state boards in February 2009 and received her RVT license. She enjoys riding her Harley with her friends on the weekends and currently lives in Alamo with her two children and four dogs.
December Green, Veterinary Technician Assistant
December was valedictorian of her class, graduating on the Dean’s List from Western Career College in 2007. She brings four years of general practice experience to Veterinary Internal Medicine Service, where she joined our team May 2010 and plans to sit for the California State RVT Exam in 2011 where we are confident that she will pass with flying colors. She currently lives in San Jose with her two cats, Delilah and Gizmo. In her spare times she loves to go to San Jose Sharks games, of which she is a hardcore fan.