Small Animal
Hospitals
VMRCVM
Surgery
The Small Animal Surgery Service performs general, neurologic and orthopedic surgery procedures
for clients referred by private practitioners.
Our services include:
- Total hip replacements
- Various surgical procedures for treatment of cranial cruciate ruptures
- Correction of portosystemic shunts
- Surgical treatments for cancer
- Fracture fixation
- Corrective surgery for orthopedic developmental disorders
These procedures are performed in a 4-suite, sterile surgical wing (OR’s) using specialized equipment such as:
- Laparoscopes
- Arthroscopes
- YAG and carbon dioxide lasers
- A full complement of general abdominal, thoracic, cardiovascular, microvascular, and orthopedic implants and equipment
Anesthesia monitoring and pain management are provided by an anesthesia team of faculty clinicians, residents, and students.
Surgery Personnel
Andreas Bachelez, DVM, IPSAV, Diplomate ACVS
Sabrina L. Barry, DVM
Robert S. Gilley, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
Otto I. Lanz, DVM, Diplomate ACVS
Emily I. Miller, DVM, Diplomate ACVS
Karanvir Aulakh, BVSc & AH, Surgery Resident
Katherine Barnes, DVM, Surgery Resident
Laura D'Amico, DVM, Surgery Resident
Kelly Swimeley, LVT
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