veterinary specialty and emergenency center

Robert J. Orsher, VMD, DACVS, Owner, VSEC

Robert J. Orsher, VMD, DACVS, Owner, VSEC

Education:

  • Graduated University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Magna Cum Laude
  • Completed one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Completed three-year residency in small animal surgery at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Passed ACVS credentialing exam for board-certification in surgery

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Joint reconstruction (cruciate ligament repair and total hip replacement)
  • Head and neck
  • Thoracic and abdominal surgery
  • Perineal hernia repair

Professional Certifications & Associations:

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
  • Delaware Valley Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Charter Member
  • Veterinary Specialty Practice Alliance
  • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

Dr. Orsher lives in Fort Washington with his wife, Dr. Andrea Orsher, a fellow veterinarian. They have a surprising agile one-eyed cat named Willow and two wonderful dogs, a Border Collie (Monty) and a rescue from the Hopi Reservation in Arizona (Mesa). In his free time, Dr. Orsher enjoys biking, hiking with his family and dogs, boating and exploring new vegetarian recipes with his wife.