We Need to Talk: Resolving Case Complications With Communication Between Primary Care Veterinarians and Diplomates

Trevor Bebchuk is a mobile small animal surgeon in Winnipeg, Canada. He earned his DVM at Western College of Veterinary Medicine before undertaking an internship at Washington State University followed by a surgical internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists. He went on to a  surgery residency at Michigan State University where he was involved in several research projects and won the Resident Publication Award from Veterinary Surgery. Post residency, Dr. Bebchuk accepted a position as Associate Professor at Western College of Veterinary Medicine and achieved ACVS Diplomate status in 2000. At WCVM Dr. Bebchuk enjoyed teaching, especially training and mentoring residents. It was with great pride that he saw house officers he worked with joining him as Diplomates of the ACVS. In 2003 he accepted a position at a multi-specialty practice in Ottawa before moving home to Winnipeg in 2006 as the first veterinary surgeon in that city. He has served in leadership roles on several boards, including roles in the Veterinary Orthopedic Society as Scientific Program Chair and President. Dr. Bebchuk is committed to the training of residents and thoroughly enjoyed his duties with the Resident Credentialing Committee (2009-2014). He became the Director of the RCC in 2015, a position he held for 5 years. He has participated in ACVS strategic planning sessions, helping to guide the future of the college and is chair of the Advisory Council of Diplomates and Primary Care Veterinarians. When not working or spending time with family he enjoys time on the water, both fresh and frozen.