Kevin P. McAbee DVM, DACVS

Kevin P. McAbee DVM, DACVS

Dr. McAbee obtained his DVM from Colorado State University in 1999. In 2000, he completed a general internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Then, he completed a one-year surgical internship in Jacksonville FL at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists. In 2004, he finished his residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. McAbee became board certified in small animal surgery in 2006.

After years as a small animal surgeon in three different specialty hospitals, Dr. McAbee launched Spire Veterinary Surgery (SVS) in 2015. Since 2005, Dr. McAbee has performed thousands of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomies (TPLO) to treat canine cranial cruciate ligament deficiency. Dr. McAbee frequently teaches courses and lectures on stifle stabilization, minimally invasive arthroscopy, and joint resurfacing around the globe.

Dr. McAbee and his wife have three wonderful children, a kitten named Phoebe, and a Goldendoodle named Posey.

Stifle Injury

Recorded Webinar: Canine Stifle Injury Series Part 1: Caring for Cruciate Ligament Deficiency

Learn about the latest surgical advancements in canine cruciate ligament deficiency, what to expect from a specialist, and what you can do when referral isn’t an option. Photo courtesy of Derek B. Fox, DVM, PhD, DACVS