Cecilia Lopez, Veterinary Specialist

Dr. Cecilia Lopez is a board certified medical oncologist at VCA ARECA. She graduated veterinary school from Texas A&M University in 2013 and completed a rotating small animal internship at VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle. Prior to joining our group she completed a medical oncology residency at The Ohio State University, benefiting from a comprehensive approach to veterinary oncology by working as part of a team in an integrated service with surgical and radiation oncologists. At ARECA, she oversees treatments including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and palliative treatments.  Dr. Lopez also assists with cancer diagnosis and staging.  She is passionate about helping to educate pet owners about the many options that may be available for treating cancer, personalizing treatment plans for individual patients, and supporting the human-animal bond with compassionate and expert care.  

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Lopez loves spending time with her family, including her husband and baby boy. She likes traveling, exploring the local hikes and restaurants, and has two dogs and two cats. Dr. Lopez is fluent in Spanish.