Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Vecchio has been a tremendous addition to the staff at Indyvet since joining the staff in 2011. An Argentina native, Dr. Vecchio is a 2002 graduate of the National University of La Plata, in Buenos Aires. While in Argentina, Dr. Vecchio worked at the veterinary school teaching surgery for 4 years and also worked in private practice. Dr. Vecchio completed a fellowship in anesthesia and another in endoscopy at two different human hospitals. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Vecchio practiced in Memphis, Tennessee both in general and specialty practice. He moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to complete a rotating internship in companion animal medicine and surgery in 2007. He then moved back to Memphis to complete a 1-year surgical internship and a 3-year small animal surgical residency at MedVet Memphis. Dr. Vecchio has a prolific interdisciplinary research record with multiple publications. His research interests include cardiovascular surgery, thoracic organ transplantation, and orthopedic surgery. He also has extensive experience and expertise in wound healing and reconstructive surgery.