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.