The most experienced emergency team in Central Indiana

DR. SANDOR GAL D.V.M.

Veterinary School
University of Veterinary Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
Established in 1787 as the second oldest vet school in the world!
Graduated as DVM in 1981
Completed ECFVG program (1985-1987) in the USA

Licensure
Veterinary license: State of Indiana
Veterinary license: State of North Carolina

Memberships
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA)
Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (CIVMA)
Hungarian Veterinary Chamber (MAOK)
World Organization of Hungarian Veterinarians (MAVSZ)

Special Veterinary Interest
Surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, old pets, pulsating magnetic field therapy and information technology to educate pet owners.

VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Airport Animal Emergency Center (AAEC) - Indianapolis, Indiana
1988 to present: Trauma Surgeon and Emergency/Critical CareVeterinarian
AAEC is the oldest veterinary emergency clinic in Central Indiana, serving almost 100 veterinary hospitals after regular hours, during weekends and holidays. I am  experienced in trauma surgery, critical care, high-risk patient management, and a vast array of disorders and diseases. Alongside my work at AAEC, I have also worked in many practices as a relief veterinarian in Central Indiana as a general practitioner.

Log Cabin Animal Hospital - Indianapolis, Indiana
2004-2008: Founder and co-owner of this unique, small-animal practice which I have sold in April of 2008.

Banfield the Pet Hospital - Indianapolis, Indiana
2002-2003: Visiting veterinary surgeon and relief veterinarian.

Dunes Pet Animal Hospital - Gary, Indiana
1985-1987: Full time veterinarian working at a regular small animal practice which has won the ” Best Designed AVMA Hospital” award in 1984.

Small Animal Teaching Hospital - Szekesfehervar, Hungary
May, 1984-February, 1985: General veterinarian for companion animals specializing in surgical techniques, also teaching veterinary technician students (surgery, radiology and laboratory) and veterinary students (surgery).

Large Animal Teaching Hospital - Debrecen, Hungary
October, 1981- May, 1984: General veterinarian for cattle, swine and horses concentrating on surgical techniques, part-time zoo animal practice and race horse practice. Part-time position teaching “Animal Hospital Technology” to veterinary technician students.

RESEARCH

1.) Experimental studies with a magnetotherapeutic device for the treatment of osteoporosis, spinal cord traumas, protrusions and muscle disorders (1984)
2.) Experimental testing of drug effects on sheep fetus for the Maternity Department of Medical Science, efficacy testing of a new drug (1983)
3.) In vivo and in vitro studies regarding the role of non-protein nitrogen in the feeding of ruminants (1978)

PUBLICATIONS

Hungarian Veterinary Journal, Hungary
1.) General impressions about the American veterinary practice (September, 1985)
2.) Summary of the Feline Leukemia Virus and the new FeLV vaccine
3.) Economical analysis of the American veterinary practices. Profit making and high quality veterinary medicine in the USA (February, 1986)
4.) Practice Tips for the small animal practitioners - Monthly article (1986-1991)
5.) Recommendations for reducing the oversupply of veterinarians in Hungary: An Introduction to Private Veterinary Business (January, 1990)
6.) General Overview of an AAHA Hospital in the USA (July, 1986)

Hungarovet (Hungarian Veterinary Information Network)
Numerous veterinary articles on surgery, internal medicine, practice management and practice tips.

LECTURES

2004 October 28 - Budapest, Hungarovet-Hungaromed Conference
1.) Practice philosophies and practice structures. Building and remodeling
2.) Where and how to start a small animal practice
3.) Individual versus group practice: factors to consider.
4.) Establishing fair prices for veterinary services
5.) Support personnel in your veterinary practice
6.) The economy of inhalation anesthesia: the benefits of anesthesia and treatment protocols.
7.) How to grow your practice by 50%?

2004 June 5 - Budapest, I. Veterinary Information Conference
1.) HungaroVet and its objectives in veterinary communication
2.) Evidence-based veterinary medicine and its relation to internet veterinary practice: How can the internet help with quick and accurate diagnosis?

1999 March 2 - Indianapolis, IN- Hosted by Elly Lilly: Global Business Conference (Doing Business in the Emerging Economies of Central and Eastern Europe)
“How to set-up an export office or export division for Eastern Europe”
http://www.logcabinvet.com/staff/sandor_conf.php

PERSONAL INTEREST
Traveling, tennis, skiing, table tennis, chess, gardening and reading. Dr. Gal was also a college basketball player in Hungary.

CHILDREN
I have two children, Alex (14) and Noelle (9)

MY FAMILY IN HUNGARY
My parents and my brother (Tamás) still live in Budapest, Hungary. I visit them as often as I can.