
Types of Surgeries We Offer
Our team of veterinarians are all highly skilled in surgical procedures. We’re able to perform traditional soft tissue surgeries, laser surgeries, and select orthopedic procedures. Learn more about each type and the conditions they treat:
This type of surgery is the most common in veterinary medicine. Soft tissue surgery involves everything except the bone, and traditionally, we use a scalpel to make any incisions. Common procedures that may require traditional soft tissue surgery include:
- Spays and neuters
- Mass removals
- Eye surgeries
- Ear hematomas
- Cystotomies (bladder surgery)
- And more
Laser surgery is also a type of soft tissue procedure. It involves using a CO2 laser to cut through tissue rather than a scalpel. Laser surgery can be used in place of a scalpel for almost any soft tissue procedure, but it is up to the discretion of your veterinarian. Benefits of using a laser over a scalpel include:
- Significantly less bleeding because the laser seals blood vessels as it cuts
- Less pain after surgery since the laser also seals nerve endings
- Reduced risk of infection due to the heat generated by the laser
- Faster recovery time for your pet due to a smoother, less intensive procedure
Orthopedic surgeries are those that involve bones and joints. We are able to perform these complex surgeries in house and offer the following procedures:
- Other ACL surgeries for dogs such as lateral suture techniques
- Fracture repairs
- FHO (femoral head ostectomy) surgery for dogs with certain hip diseases
- Patellar luxation repairs
- And more