We are proud to offer a surgical suite fully-equipped for soft tissue, orthopedic, endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.  Our doctors are committed to following the highest surgical standards for each surgical intervention. In some cases, the expertise of both veterinarians are utilized for our patients to have the best possible outcome. When the recommended surgery requires further expertise, Matthew Nicolson, DVM, DACVS, CCRP is available to perform such procedures in our hospital.  
Endoscopy and laparoscopy offer less invasive ways to treat pets requiring surgery in applicable cases, which is proven to lead to faster recovery times and less trauma for your pet. At Meadow Branch Animal Hospital, we believe in achieving surgical excellence for our patients.
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 Common laparoscopic procedures we offer include:

• Ovariectomy/ Ovariohysterectomy
• Gastropexy 
• Liver Biopsy
• Cryptorchid castration  

Common endoscopic procedure we offer include:
     

• Upper gastrointestinal inspection
• Gastrointestinal foreign body removal (when possible and deemed safe for the patient)
• Gastric biopsy
• Duodenal biopsy

 

Some of our orthopedic surgery offerings include:

• TPLO,  and Extra-capsular CCL stabilization
• FHO (femoral head ostectomy)
• Patella Luxation Repair
• Fracture repair
  

  

In addition to the surgical services listed above, we offer a wide variety of traditional surgical services such as:

• Cystotomy
• Nephrectomy
• Ovariohysterectomy (spay)
• Urethrostomy (feline & canine)
• Scrotal ablation 
• Castration (neuter)
• Salivary gland mucocele

• Splenectomy
• Gastropexy (Prophylactic and for GDV)
• Gastrointestinal foreign body removal and intestinal resection & anastomosis
• Liver and gallbladder surgery
• Enucleation
• Entropion correction
• Ear Hematoma Repair
• Elongated soft palate resection (staphylectomy) and resection of nares (rhinoplasty) for brachycephalic airway syndrome
• Thyroidectomy
• Skin and Soft Tissue Tumor Removal +/- Biopsy
• TPLO,  and Extra-capsular CCL stabilization
• FHO (femoral head ostectomy)
• Patella Luxation Repair
• Limb Amputation