Specialty Surgery

Specialty Surgery

When a pet faces a critical health issue, surgery is often the most definitive and effective treatment. At Delta Veterinary Hospital, we are equipped to provide urgent, life-saving surgical interventions in our state-of-the-art facility, which is designed to meet the highest standards of sterility, safety, and advanced medical technology. Our board-certified veterinary surgeon and skilled team are adept at managing a wide spectrum of emergency and elective procedures, ensuring your pet receives expert, compassionate care when it matters most.

Our specialty surgical services encompass a comprehensive range of procedures, addressing complex conditions that require advanced training and techniques. These include, but are not limited to:

Advanced Orthopedic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy): The gold-standard surgical procedure for cranial cruciate ligament rupture, restoring knee stability by altering the biomechanics of the joint.
  • Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO): A procedure to remove the head and neck of the femur, alleviating pain from severe hip dysplasia, arthritis, or fractures.
  • Comprehensive Fracture Repair: Utilizing specialized techniques including pins, wires, plates, and external fixators to achieve precise anatomical alignment and stabilization of complex fractures.

Specialized Soft Tissue & Urogenital Surgery

  • Perineal Hernia Repair: Surgical correction of a pelvic diaphragm defect to return displaced abdominal organs to their normal position.
  • Feline Perineal Urethrostomy (PU): A life-saving procedure to create a new, permanent urinary opening for male cats suffering from recurrent urethral obstructions.
  • Canine Scrotal Urethrostomy & Urethral Prolapse Repair: Specialized urogenital surgeries to correct congenital or traumatic urinary tract abnormalities in male dogs.
  • Mass Removal & Reconstructive Surgery: Excision of benign and malignant tumors, ranging from routine skin masses to more invasive growths, often combined with advanced closure techniques.

Trauma Surgery

  • Limb and Digit Amputation: Performed for severe trauma, unmanageable pain, or malignancy, always with a focus on preserving maximum quality of life.

At Delta Veterinary Hospital, every surgical procedure is built upon an unwavering commitment to patient well-being and client partnership. Every patient receives individualized anesthetic protocols, continuous monitoring of vital signs (ECG, blood pressure, oxygenation, temperature) by a dedicated veterinary technician, and full supportive care, including IV fluids and thermal support.

We understand that facing surgery is an intensely stressful experience. Our veterinary team provides clear, compassionate guidance through every step—from detailed pre-operative consultations explaining the surgical indications and risks, to thorough post-operative care instructions. We are committed to empowering you with the information needed to make informed decisions and supporting you throughout your pet’s recovery journey.

Our goal is to combine superior surgical expertise with a holistic approach to care, providing a pathway to restored health, comfort, and an enhanced quality of life for your pet.

For more information on our specialty surgical procedures, please call us at (862)-832-2710.