Small Animal Surgery

Absolutely love and am grateful for the whole orthopedic staff who have treated and loved George like their own through two unfortunate leg breaks. I am grateful for their patience and compassion when addressing my fears, worries and concerns!

-Mindi

Our Service

In conjunction with outstanding diagnostic, imaging, pain management, and rehabilitation services, the small animal surgery service offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for orthopedic and soft tissue conditions.

Special Capabilities

  • Fluoroscopy-guided surgery
  • Locking plate fracture fixation
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Interlocking nail fracture fixation

Oncology Surgery Special Interests

  • Adrenalectomy
  • Liver tumors
  • Mandibulectomy and maxillectomy
  • Thoracic tumors
  • Thyroid and parathyroid tumors

Orthopedic Special Interests

  • Angular limb deformities
  • Arthroscopic joint exploration
  • Canine hip dysplasia
  • Cranial cruciate ligament disease
  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Diseases of the elbow and shoulder
  • Fracture repair

Soft Tissue Special Interests

  • Advanced urinary tract surgery
  • Brachycephalic and upper airway surgery for dogs and cats
  • Laparoscopy
  • Microsurgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Thoracoscopy

Clinicians


Monica Chen – DVM, MS

Instructor

Caroline Garzotto – VMD, DACVS, CCRT

Lecturer

Hadley Gleason – VMD, MS, DACVS-SA

Clinical Assistant Professor, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Gregory Marsolais – DVM, MS, DACVS (SA)

Lecturer

Clara Moran – DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Lecturer

Heidi Phillips – VMD, DACVS-SA

Professor

Affiliate, Institute for Genomic Biology

Residents and Interns


Devon Bankler-Jukes – VMD

Veterinary Specialty Intern

Madison Baskette – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Laura Marti – DVM, MA

Veterinary Resident

Katherine Rettmer – DVM

Veterinary Specialty Intern

Sydney Rosen – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Daniel Shinsako – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Staff


Taylor Brown – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Janell Burke – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Rachel Dorney – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Kellie Gard – CVT, BS

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jazzmyn Hicks – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Dana Robeck – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Amber Schnepp – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Bailee Shappard

Customer Service Specialist

Zoey Smith – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jordan Walston – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Amanda Widick – CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician