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Adam M. Nylund, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon

Adam Nylund, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS-SA, is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at WestVet Boise, where he has been a valued team member since 2018.

Dr. Nylund earned his bachelor’s degrees in biology and wildlife biology from the University of Montana, followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He then completed a yearlong small animal rotating internship at North Carolina State University and a yearlong specialty internship in veterinary surgery at Mission Veterinary Specialists.

Returning to the northwest, Dr. Nylund undertook a three-year surgery residency through the Washington State University/WestVet combined program. During his residency, he spent several months training with WestVet’s team and eagerly joined them full-time after completing the program. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science degree in veterinary sciences from WSU during his residency.

Dr. Nylund is proficient in numerous advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, with a primary focus on orthopedic surgery. He is highly skilled in complex fracture repair, canine joint surgery (ACL injury, patella luxation, elbow dysplasia, ligament injury, etc.), and arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint assessment). He also pursued advanced training in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy) and is certified through the Veterinary Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills (VALS) program.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Adam Nylund enjoys spending time outdoors. Growing up near the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana, he thoroughly enjoys recreational activities with
his wife and two dogs. At home, he likes working in his shop, restoring muscle cars, and building custom hardwood furniture.

Bachelor of Science: The University of Montana

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Small Animal Rotating Internship: North Carolina State University

Specialty Internship in Veterinary Surgery Internship: Mission Veterinary Specialists

Surgery Residency: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and WestVet Boise

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Center of Companion Animal Studies Award

Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons Best Resident’s Presentation Award

FiberTape Cerclage in Canine Long Bone Fractures: Technique Description and Clinical Outcomes from a Short Case Series, Veterinary Surgery, 2024

Effect of Cyclic Loading on Load to Failure Testing for Unilateral and Orthogonal Locking Plate Constructs, Veterinary Surgery, 2024

Biomechanical Analysis of Orthogonal and Unilateral Locking Plate Constructs in a Fracture Gap Model, Veterinary Surgery, 2024

Biomechanical Comparison of 1 Pin vs 2 Pin Fixation in a Canine Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture Model, Veterinary Surgery, 2023

Thoracoscopic‐Assisted Lung Lobectomy in Cat Cadavers Using a Resorbable Self‐Locking Ligation Device, Veterinary Surgery, 2019

Evaluation of a Resorbable Self‐Locking Ligation Device for Performing Peripheral Lung Biopsies in a Caprine Cadaveric Model, Veterinary Surgery, 2019

Use of a 5mm Endoscopic Stapling Device for Performing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Complete Lung Lobectomies in Cat Cadavers, Unpublished Research, 2019

Effect of Patellar Luxation on the Measurement of the Tibial Plateau Angle in Small Breed Dogs, J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2018

Rates of Intraoperative Complications and Conversion to Laparotomy During Laparoscopic Ovariectomy Performed by Veterinary Students: 161 Cases (2010–2014), J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2017

Intrapericardial Cystic Hematoma in a Dog Treated by Thoracoscopic Subtotal Pericardectomy, J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2017

Accuracy of a Radiographic Stitching Technique to Measure Tibial Plateau Angle in Large and Giant Breed Dogs, Vet Comp Orthop Traumato, 2014

Meet The Specialist

In our “Meet the Specialist” series, we are taking you behind the scenes to get to know our specialists better and to show you why we love our team members so much! Meet Dr. Adam Nylund, Veterinary Surgeon at WestVet Boise.

Meet The Specialist

In our “Meet the Specialist” series, we are taking you behind the scenes to get to know our specialists better and to show you why we love our team members so much! Meet Dr. Adam Nylund, Veterinary Surgeon at WestVet Boise.