Dr. Robert Jeff Mayo

EDUCATION

• 1984-1986    Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy School, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
• 1983-1986    Associate Allied Health Science, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
• 1987-1990    Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
• 1991-1992    Bachelors Veterinary Science, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington.  Honors graduate
• 1991-1993    Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington.  Honors graduate
• 1990-1994    Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Corvallis, Oregon.  Honors graduate. Best Small Animal Surgery Student Award 
• 2022-2024    Advanced master's degree in veterinary Small Animal Surgery, Tech Global University, United States.
• 2024-2025    Advanced master's degree in veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine, Tech Global University, United States.
• 2024-2025    Advanced master's degree in veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Tech Global University, United States. 

EMPLOYMENT    

Oct 95-Jan 06    Owner/Operator, Alderwood Veterinary Clinic, Lynnwood, Washington

Referral orthopedic, laser, and endoscopic surgery from various clinics in the western Washington and California areas. Clinical investigation of numerous new surgical, therapeutic and diagnostic products. Perform many advanced soft-tissue laser surgical procedures and minimally invasive surgeries. Helped develop new surgical techniques and equipment in orthopedics, laser surgery, and rigid endoscopy. 

Oct 13–Sep 16    Veterinary Medical Director, InGeneron, Inc, Houston, Texas

Act as a resource for all veterinary medical and surgical questions concerning the use of stem cells, platelet rich plasma, and other regenerative medicine topics in animal use. Maintain knowledge of current and past research available pertinent to company business. Conduct clinical application trials using stem cell and PRP therapies in small animals. Implement and execute presentations at veterinary conventions on current company research topics.

Mar 03-present    Veterinary Surgical Consulting, Mayo Veterinary Services, Lynnwood, Washington

Have instructed laser, endoscopic, soft tissue, and orthopedic surgery in over 500      veterinary clinics in North America. Over 400 professional lecture presentations given in 2003-2023 throughout the US and overseas. Surgical consulting and procedures in over 35 veterinary hospitals throughout the Seattle area. Currently teaching and performing most orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures. Current focus is TPLO, TTA, fracture repair, and soft tissue surgery using radiofrequency devices. Guest lecturer in Small Animal Surgery Fall 2023 at Texas Tech University Veterinary School.

PUBLICATIONS

• Aug 2023, Veterinary Practice News, “What’s New in Radiosurgery?”
• Sep 2023, Veterinary Practice News, “Old and New Thoughts in Infection Control”
• 1984, R.J. Mayo & C.S. Seddon, CAI-CAT for Medical Terminology, Volume 1.0, Boise State University, publisher.  This computer program is designed to teach students basic medical terminology.
• 1987, R.J. Mayo, Basic Chemistry, Volume 1, MedSoft of Rainier, publisher.  This program drills students with 300 trivial questions in the title topic using Medical Pursuit game program.
• 1987, R.J. Mayo, Pulmonary Pathology, Volume 1, MedSoft of Rainier, publisher.  This program drills students with 300 trivial questions in the title topic using Medical Pursuit game program.
• 1990, R.J. Mayo, General Pathology, Volume 1, MedSoft of Rainier, publisher.  This program drills students with 300 trivial questions in the title topic using Medical Pursuit game program.
• 1990, R.J. Mayo, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, Volumes 1 & 2, MedSoft of Rainier, publisher.  This program drills students with 600 trivial questions in the title topic using Medical Pursuit game program.  This program was a number one seller in Canada for several years.
• 1992, C. Dhein & R.J. Mayo, Small Animal Diagnostic Techniques, Washington State University, publisher.  Utilized scanned photographs to teach basic diagnostic techniques to veterinary students.
• 1992, CAI-CAT for Medical Terminology, Volume 2.0, Boise State University, publisher.  An update of the original program.
• 1992, R.J. Mayo, R. Borchard, & D. Gayman, VetMaster 1.0, VCAPP Department, Washington State University, publisher.  An advanced version of Medical Pursuit tailored for veterinary applications.  The program included over 2,000 questions in pharmacology for veterinary students to learn.
• 1992, R.J. Mayo, VetMaster Question Editor, 1.0, VCAPP Department, Washington State University, publisher.
• 1993, R.J. Mayo & L.G. Wheaton, CAI-CAT:  The Canine Ovariohysterectomy, Washington State University.  This program utilized a laser-disc video of the surgical procedure and guided students through the proper technique.  Application software was written in Authorware™.
• 1995, K.L. Grove, R.J. Mayo, et. al., Fosinopril Treatment of Pregnant Rats:  Developmental Toxicity, Fetal Ace Inhibition, and Fetal Angiotensin II Receptor Regulation, Toxicology Letters, 80 (1995) pp. 85-95.  Federally funded research program investigating the effects of ACE-inhibitors on fetal development. 
• Mayo RJ. Treatment of Tracheal Collapse in a Yorkshire Terrier. The Yorkshire Terrier Annual, 2003 ed.
• Mayo RJ. Legg-Calves Perthés Disease. The Yorkshire Terrier Annual, 2004 ed.
• Tibial Tuberosity Advancement, Ver 1, 2 & 3 video. Distributed independently, Jan 2007, March 2008, Feb 2009
• Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, video. Distributed independently, March 2007.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2023        

• VMX Conference attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• TTA-RAPID lecturer, Rita Leibinger, March, May, Oct, Dec 2023
• Radiosurgery lecturer, Soniquence, Jan, March, May, Dec 2023
• ChicagoVet Show, lecture/lab instructor May 2023

2022        

• VMX Conference attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Tibial Tuberosity Advancement lecture, Chicago, May 2022
• Over 75 online CE credits (due to COVID)
• Completed Anesthesia/Analgesia Online Certification, 30 CE credits
• Master’s in Veterinary Surgery in progress, expected completion date 01/24

2019        

• VMX Conference, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Western Veterinary Conference, attendee 
• Central Veterinary Conference, East, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Attended CBLO course, Irving, CA
• Central Veterinary Conference, Central, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Southwest Veterinary Symposium, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Wild West Veterinary Conference, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• New York Vet Show, lecturer in surgery, infection control
• Colonial Vet Show, lectures in soft tissue, orthopedics, regenerative medicine

2018        

• VMX Conference, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Western Veterinary Conference, attendee 
• Central Veterinary Conference, East, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• ACVIM Veterinary Conference, Seattle, attendee 
• Central Veterinary Conference, Central, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Southwest Veterinary Symposium, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference, attendee
• Wild West Veterinary Conference, attendee, lecturer in soft tissu/orthopedics
• ABVP Conference, Tampa Bay, attendee
• Wound Management Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, attendee
• Smokey Mountains Veterinary Conference, Lectures in surgery, stem cells, PRP
• Central Veterinary Conference, West, Lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Accumulated over 50 credits online CE through VetGirl on the Run
• ABVP Prep Course, NAVC, 32 credits, Orlando

2017        

• VMX Conference, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Western Veterinary Conference, attendee 
• Central Veterinary Conference, East, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Central Veterinary Conference, Central, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Southwest Veterinary Symposium, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue surgery
• Wild West Veterinary Conference, attendee, lecturer in soft tissue/orthopedics
• CBLO 2-day course, Las Vegas
• Co-instructor, 2-day course on Fracture Fixation, Australia
• Presented online CE course through Clinician’s Brief on radiowave surgery

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•  FAA-licensed Private Pilot, 1998
• Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy-certified August 2003
• Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Instructor, 2004-present
• Traveled internationally for veterinary surgical teaching.
• Developed numerous surgical simulator teaching devices for veterinarians.

CURRENT AREAS OF INTEREST & DEVELOPMENT

• Fracture Repair, minimally invasive
• Canine cranial cruciate repair modalities
• Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy 
• Applications of Radiosurgery in Small Animal Surgery
• Regenerative Medicine/Stem Cell Therapy Applications in Small Animals

CURRENT LECTURES & SEMINARS BEING PRESENTED 

• “Tibial tuberosity advancement for canine cranial cruciate ligament-deficiency”
• “Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for canine cranial cruciate ligament-deficiency”
• “Diagnosis of Cranial Cruciate and other hind limb conditions in Small Animals”
• “Patellar Luxation Repair in Small Animals – New Treatment Methods”
• “Small Animal Internal Fixation”
• “Lateral Suture Techniques in Small Animal Cruciate Repair”
• “Radiosurgery in Small Animals – easy soft tissue surgical procedures” 
• “Infection Control in Small Animal Surgery”