SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
608-263-7600
The orthopedic surgery team sees animals on Mondays and Wednesdays and performs surgery on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our emergency services for all species are also available 24/7 if your animal has a serious problem that requires immediate medical attention.
Orthopedic Surgery
If your pet requires treatment for an orthopedic problem, you can count on the expertise of the nation’s leading surgeons at UW Veterinary Care. Our orthopedic specialists focus exclusively on problems related to bones and joints and are skilled in the most advanced techniques and procedures available. Nationally recognized for developing new techniques in veterinary orthopedics, our specialists will provide you with the latest treatment options for arthritis, fractures, and tendon and ligament injuries among many other ailments.
Common procedures we perform:
- Treatment of cruciate ligament rupture in dogs
- Investigation of lameness
- Advanced diagnostic imaging with 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and ultrasound
- Management of joint injury and osteoarthritis
- Fracture repair
- Arthroscopy
- Management of shoulder problems
In addition to our clinical service, the orthopedic surgery team also has many ongoing clinical trials and research studies designed to advance our understanding of important orthopedic diseases and enhance overall care for companion animals.
Our comprehensive approach to treating your pet’s orthopedic problem always includes your primary care veterinarian, ensuring collaborative care from the initial consultation through rehabilitation and recovery.
Please call if you would like to schedule a consultation 608-262-6512.
Soft Tissue Surgery
If your pet requires treatment for a soft-tissue surgery problem, you can count on the expertise of the nation’s leading surgeons at UW Veterinary Care. Our specialists focus exclusively on soft-tissue surgery problems, including cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, oncologic, reconstructive, respiratory, and urogenital procedures. In addition, we offer many advanced procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery, microvascular surgery, minimally invasive stent placement, and feline kidney transplantation.
Common Procedures We Perform
- Laparoscopic ovariectomy
- Portosystemic shunt attenuation
- Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic gastropexy
- Urinary bladder stone removal
- Lung tumor removal
- Wound reconstruction
- Laryngeal paralysis treatment
- Tumor removal
Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our surgeons to diagnose and treat numerous diseases in dogs, cats, and other small companion animals while working closely with in-house specialists in anesthesiology, critical care, radiology, oncology, and internal medicine to provide the most comprehensive care possible. And should it be necessary, we are able to provide round-the-clock care and monitoring for your pet in our critical care unit that is staffed continuously by specially trained and dedicated veterinarians and technicians.
The soft tissue surgery team performs elective procedures on Mondays, sees appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and performs surgery on Wednesdays and Fridays. However, we are always available for emergencies and are able to alter our schedule as necessary.
UWVC Surgery Team
Orthopedic Surgery Faculty
Soft Tissue Surgery Faculty
- Sara A. Colopy, DVM, PhD, DACVS
- Robert J. Hardie, DVM, DACVS, DECVS
- Susannah Sample, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Residents
- Gillian Davies, DVM
- Jamie Welker, DVM
- Teagen DeForge, DVM
- Claudia Colón Acevedo, DVM
- Benjamin Miranda, DVM
- Jacqueline Kroll, DVM
Interns
- Brent Fink, DVM
- Jessica Hynes, DVM
Nursing Staff
- Lindsay Brusda, CVT, Soft Tissue Surgery Coordinator
- Amanda Judd, CVT
- Amber Bianco, Vet Tech Assistant
- Sarah Short, CVT
- Lysbeth Lesak, CVT, Orthopedic Client Care Liaison
- Jennifer Gall, CVT, Supervisor
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
608-263-7600
The orthopedic surgery team sees animals on Mondays and Wednesdays and performs surgery on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our emergency services for all species are also available if your animal has a serious problem that requires immediate medical attention.
