Advanced Veterinary Specialists
Surgery
Fracture repair, including severe or complicated fractures of the limbs, spine and pelvis
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of lameness
Surgical stabilization of all stifle (knee) injuries including cranial cruciate ligament repairs using TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy), TTA (tibial tuberosity advancement), and extracapsular repair procedures
Treatment of joint cartilage surface injuries (OCD) in the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle
Mandibular and maxillary surgery
Joint luxation repair
Medical and surgical management of hip dysplasia in both younger and older dogs including total hip replacement, triple pelvis osteotomy, and juvenile pubic symphoidesis
Joint arthrodesis (fusion)
Management of elbow dysplasia
Correction of hereditary limb abnormalities, including luxating patella, angular limb deformities, and growth plate injuries
OFA radiographs (x rays)
Therapeutic amputations
Minimally invasive surgery – arthroscopy
Management of arthritis including Stem Cell Therapy
Oncologic surgery
Biopsies, tumor removal or reduction
Hepatic and biliary surgery
Spleen surgery
Gastric dilation-volvulus (bloat)
Urogenital including renal, ureteral, bladder, and urethral surgery
Ear canal resections, ablations, and bulla osteotomy
Reconstructive procedures for the skin – wound-management, and skin grafts
Minimally invasive surgery – laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
Head and neck surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Respiratory surgery including laryngeal paralysis and other upper-airway disease and lung disorders
Hernia repair
Endocrine surgery, including adrenal and parathyroid organs
Anal gland removal
Cardiovascular surgery including pericardial disease and correction of congenital defects such as PDA.
Surgical services also include:
24-hour care, including monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature), diet, intake, and eliminations
Close monitoring during recovery by our veterinarians and nursing staff. Pain medications and antibiotics are precisely administered and your surgeon’s specific instructions are followed at all times
Clean bedding and caring personal attention to your pet’s physical comfort and emotional well-being
Regular updates for you and your referring veterinarian