Michael Lucroy

About Michael Lucroy

Board-certified veterinary medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care and building successful oncology services in private specialty practice, academic medicine, and industry settings.My Clinical Approach:I focus on empathetic client communication, evidence-based treatment protocols, and comprehensive case management. Whether managing complex lymphoma cases, navigating difficult hemangiosarcoma decisions, or supporting families through end-of-life care, I prioritize building trust through thorough explanations and compassionate guidance. My approach has consistently earned high client satisfaction—including achieving our team\'s first 5-star oncology review within 60 days of service launch.What I Bring to Specialty Practices:Beyond clinical expertise in combination chemotherapy and cancer immunotherapy, I understand how to make oncology services operationally successful. I\'ve built oncology departments from startup to profitability, implemented efficient workflows (simultaneous appointment scheduling, customized EMR templates), trained teams on chemotherapy safety, and cultivated strong referral networks. My pharmaceutical industry experience brings valuable insights into emerging therapeutics and clinical research opportunities, without distracting from the core mission of excellent patient care.Professional Background:After serving as Chief Medical Officer at Torigen Pharmaceuticals for five years, I returned to clinical practice because I missed the direct patient care and client relationships that drew me to veterinary medicine. I\'ve practiced in independent specialty hospitals (before they were acquired), built services at academic institutions (Purdue), and grown oncology programs in multi-specialty referral practices (MedVet).

Experience

1. Veterinary Oncologist

   Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital

   Jun 2025 — Present · Round Rock, TX, US

   Provide comprehensive medical oncology care for dogs and cats with cancer, emphasizing empathetic client communication and evidence-based treatment protocols. Manage complex cases including lymphoma, mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, and other malignancies.Clinical Excellence & Client Impact:* Deliver compassionate, thorough consultations that help pet owners make informed decisions about their companions\' care, earning our first 5-star oncology review within 60 days of starting * Collaborate daily with surgery, emergency medicine, and internal medicine specialists to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary patient care * Build strong working relationships with referring veterinarians throughout Central Texas through responsive communication and detailed case updatesOperational Contributions:* Implement efficient EMR documentation templates and text/email communication systems to improve responsiveness to client questions and concerns * Establish chemotherapy safety protocols and train veterinary technicians on proper handling procedures

Education

• Purdue University

  Research Fellowship, Clinical Epidemiology

• Purdue University

  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• University of California, Davis

  Medical Oncology Residency, MS - Comparative Pathology

• University of Saskatchewan

  Small Animal Rotating Internship