Surgery
Members of the surgery staff at BVER provide a key service to our referral partners and our in-house specialty services and will work collaboratively to determine the best possible treatment plan for your pet. The team is equipped to perform a wide range of orthopedic, neurologic, soft tissue, oncologic and minimally invasive surgeries. Emphasis is placed on safety, post-operative comfort, and appropriate pain management all to ensure your pet receives the best care possible. Our highly skilled team will be sure that the safest anesthetic agents are used and that your pet is closely monitored throughout the process. We acknowledge that every patient and family is unique and will work with you to determine the best options for your pet.
Soft Tissue and Minimally Invasive Procedures:
- Thoracoscopic Pericardiectomy
- Complex oncologic (cancer) surgery
- Limb Amputation
- Thoracic surgery
- Surgery of the biliary tract
- Splenectomy
- Endocrine surgery
- Complex gastrointestinal surgery
- Urogenital surgery (bladder stones, cystotomy, cystectomy, perineal urethrostomy)
- Reconstructive surgery for patients with major skin loss resulting from cancer or trauma
- Management of challenging wounds
Orthopedic Procedures:
- Arthroscopy
- Early treatment for hip and elbow dysplasia
- Corrective Osteotomy – angular limb deformities using advanced imaging diagnostics.
- Fracture repair
- Limb lengthening (growth deformities)
- Cruciate ligament repair
- Bone regeneration and reconstruction
- Minimally invasive fracture repair using advanced imaging diagnostics
- Limb sparing techniques (tumor treatment)
- Ligament and tendon reconstruction
If you are worried that your pet may be suffering from a medical emergency, please call us!
503-489-9535
What is a Veterinary Surgeon?
All veterinarians may perform surgery as part of their veterinary practice. However, difficult cases may be best managed by a specialist. Board-certified surgeons work closely with the owner and the primary veterinarian before and after surgery in a team approach to ensure continuity of care for your animal.
Most ACVS Diplomates work at large hospital or referral centers; therefore, in addition to having advanced surgical training, they also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and support staff that may not be available to your primary veterinarian.
What to expect at your surgery appointment
At your visit, your pet will meet the healthcare team which includes veterinary technicians and the surgeon. We will discuss your pet’s history and medications, then the surgeon will do a complete physical exam. There may be diagnostics performed at these visits (bloodwork, imaging). Surgical estimates will be provided at the consultation appointment, and surgical appointment will be scheduled in the next week or two. Following surgery and any postoperative follow-up care, the primary veterinarian resumes ongoing care of the animal.
Rest assured, if you choose BVER for your pet’s surgery, they will be in the caring, skilled hands of our veterinary team during the entire process.
