
Surgery
At Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center
With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide complete, compassionate surgical care.

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We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.
Conditions
If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, our board-certified specialists and team have the expertise to make a difference.
- Many types of cancer
- Chronic diseases like ear or respiratory tract infections
- Congenital conditions like dysplasia or heart defects
- Emergencies like swallowing a foreign body
- Hernias
- Trauma or injuries including fractures, ligaments, tendons and other joint injuries
- Conditions involving internal organs and systems
Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows us to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.
- Biopsies
- X-rays
- Ultrasound
- Real-time x-ray (fluoroscopy)
Types of surgery
Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.
- Abdominal and GI surgeries: foreign body, Splenectomy, Liver biopsies, adrenal glands, gallbladder, and hernias
- Cardiothoracic surgeries: lung lobectomy, chylothorax, PRAA, PDA
- Urogenital surgeries: cystotomy, partial cystectomy, perineal urethrostomy
- Reconstructive surgeries: skin flaps and grafts, wide resection of tumors, airway, and screw tails, and wound repairs
- Ear surgeries: total ear canal ablation (Teca-bo) and ventral bulla osteotomy (VBO)
- Perineal surgeries: perineal hernias, colonic/ rectal tumor removal, and anal sac removal
- Orthopedic surgeries: TPLO, FHO, elbow scopes, fractures, amputations
Prepare for your visit
- 01Call us directly to schedule an appointment or register your pet before you arrive.
- 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary veterinarian.
- 03Note your pet's medications, food type, eating habits, and symptoms.
During your visit
- 01We’ll examine your pet and talk through any additional tests, if needed.
- 02We’ll go over your pet’s diagnosis in detail together and answer all of your questions.
- 03You’ll receive a treatment plan, any medication, and helpful guidance before you leave.
After your visit
- 01Follow your pet’s treatment plan and monitor their symptoms.
- 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
- 03Our team will continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.
Our surgery team
When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are ready to help.
Frequently asked questions
Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.
We accept referrals for orthopedic, abdominal, reconstructive, thoracic, and neurosurgical cases.
New patients
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