Galina M. Hayes

Dr. Galina M. Hayes is an Associate Professor in the Section of Small Animal Surgery within the Department of Clinical Sciences at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her expertise spans advanced surgical techniques, clinical epidemiology, and critical care veterinary medicine through dual diplomate certifications from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

• 2013 - Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• 2010 - Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
• 2010 - PhD in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Guelph

Research Interests focus on surgical innovation for pain reduction, predictive scoring systems in clinical settings, and minimally invasive veterinary procedures. Her work bridges clinical trials with practical applications in both small animal surgery and emergency medicine.

Key Publications include studies on brachycephalic risk scores (2019), adrenalectomy optimization (2022), and burnout syndrome in veterinary professionals (2020), demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across surgery, epidemiology, and workforce health.

• 2013 - Bloomberg Award for Best Resident’s Abstract
• 2010 - Pfizer Graduate Student Award
• 2008-2009 - Ethyl Rose Charney Scholarships

Professional Affiliations include the Veterinary Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Society, Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncologists, and active contributions to national veterinary trauma registries.