Surgery
At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin
With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.
You've come to the right place
Multi-disciplinary and board-certified, our team of specialists have the training to identify, diagnose, and treat any condition.
We’re here for you (and them)
Schedule a visit. We’re here to help.
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, rest assured our board-certified specialists are equipped to help.
- Tumors
- Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)
- Laryngeal Paralysis
- Intestinal turmos, foreign bodies, biopsies
- Hypercalcemia, primary hyperparathyroidism
- Ear tumors
- PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)
- Gastric dilation & volvulus (GDV)
- Hernias
- Liver shunt
- Gall bladder mucocele
- Insulinoma
- Urinary stones (bladder, urethral)
- Megacolon
- Skin tumors
- Urethral prolapse
- Papillomas
- Urinary incontinence
- Tendon/ ligament injuries
- Pelvic fractures
- Cranial Cruciate Ligament Ruptures (ACL injuries)
- Medial Patellar Luxation
- Fractures and joint luxations
- Growth Plate Fractures
- Congenital bone diseases (elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia)
Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows you to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.
- Biopsies
- X-rays
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- Minimally invasive biopsies (laproscopic)
Treatments
Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.
- Laser surgery
- Minimally invasive gastropexy (tacking the stomach), laparoscopic
- Minimally invasive spay, cryptorchid neuter (laparoscopic)
- Cryotherapy
- Photodynamc therapy (small tumor ablation)
- Amputation
- Brachycephalic surgery (stenotic nares & soft palatesurgery)
- Cleft palate and oronasal fistual repair
- Vascular access port
- Salivary gland removal
- Laryngeal "tie back"
- Thyroidectomy
- Fracture repair – various internal fixation options available
- Parathyroidectomy (for elevated calcium)
- Total ear canal ablation (TECA)
- Ventral bulla osteotomy (VBO)
- Lung lobe removal (for tumors, infections, foreign bodies)
- Joint luxation fixation
- Patellar luxation correction
- PleuraPort
- Pain blocks
- Patellar luxation correction
- Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO)
- TPLO, ACL repair
- Fracture repair with internal fixation (bone plates, one pins, bone screws)
- Joint luxation fixation
- Splinting
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Gastrointestinal foreign body removal
- Gastrointestinal tumor removal
- Splenectomy (emergency and scheduled)
- Gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy)
- Adrenalectomy
- Liver shunt attenuation
- Castration with prostheses
- Emergency Cesarean section
- Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
- Episioplasty vulvoplasty (hooded vulva repair)
- Urinary stone removal (bladder, ureathra)
- Perineal urehrostomy (PU)
- Ovarian remnant removal
- Ectopic ureter surgery (dogs)
- Subtotal colectomy
- Rectal mass removal
- Anal sacculectomy (removal)
- Dermoid sinus removal
- Advanced wound closure and management
- Mastecomy & chain mastecomy
- Hydraulic urethral occluder (dogs)
- Perineal hernia repair
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 here 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.
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