Jason S. Callard, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), CCRP, cVMA
Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon
Jason S. Callard, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS (Small Animal), CCRP, cVMA is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at MedVet Akron, where he has been part of the team since 2013.
Dr. Jason Callard attended Illinois Wesleyan University for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology before going on to earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. While at Colorado State University, Dr. Callard also earned a certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture. Following his time in Colorado, Dr. Callard moved to Ohio, where he completed a yearlong rotating small animal internship, and a three-year small animal surgery residency and earned a Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University. In addition to his surgical training, Dr. Callard also earned a certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Jason Callard is a published author of veterinary articles, with topics covering urinary incontinence and bone remodeling. Although skilled in all aspects of small animal surgery, he is particularly passionate about orthopedics, oral maxillofacial surgery, minimally invasive surgery, soft tissue surgery, and the surgical correction of urogenital abnormalities.
Dr. Callard’s favorite part of being a veterinarian is having the opportunity to use a team-orientated approach to maximize the health and well-being of his patients. When not caring for patients, Dr. Callard spends his time as an equestrian eventer and instructor, as well as a rescue and master SCUBA diver. He also loves participating in any outdoor adventure with his wife, daughter, and two golden retrievers.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts: Illinois Wesleyan University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science: The Ohio State University
Internship (Rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery): The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Residency (Surgery): The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Specializations
Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery (Small Animal)
Certification: Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Certification: Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Associations
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology