General Surgery
Upper Arlington Veterinary Hospital focuses on oral, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.
The Veterinarians at Upper Arlington Veterinary Hospital are highly experienced in Emergency Medicine and Surgical Procedures.
Surgeries are performed using sterile technique which includes gowns, caps, masks, shoe covers, sterile gloves, and sterile surgical instruments.
Anesthesia is constantly monitored by a registered veterinary technician and a second technician is available in the event the veterinarian needs additional assistance in advanced procedures.
A separate surgical floor was completed in 2022 in the basement level. Please watch a video explaining this recent hospital addition and what it means for your pets.
Our Dedicated Surgical Floor
Types of Surgeries Performed In-House
Spays & Neuters (including Laparoscopic Spay)
Surgical removal of the reproductive organs
Abdominal Exploratory
Gastronomy, enterotomy, IRA, Intestinal tumor removal
Oral Mass Removal
Surgical removal of a mass in the oral cavity which can be benign or malignant.
Umbilical/Inguinal Hernias
Protrusion of abdominal fat or a portion of abdominal organs around the umbilicus.
Gastropexy
Suturing the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent torsion or bloat which is life threatening
Splenectomy
Removal of the spleen due to tumors or trauma
Cystotomy
Removal of bladder and urethral stones
Skin/Subcutaneous Mass Removals
Surgical removal or punch biopsy to remove benign or malignant masses
Anal Sacculectomy
Removal of the anal sacs due to chronic inflammation or disease
Limb Amputation
Removal of a front or hind limb due to disease or injury
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) CCL Knee Surgery
The TPLO procedure is a method to repair a cruciate ligament rupture. TPLO surgery helps to stabilize the stifle (knee) and reduce the likelihood of further osteoarthritis progression
Medial Luxating Patellar Surgery (Tibial Tuberosity Transposition)
Commonly seen in cats and dogs where the patella or knee cap is popping out of the stifle or knee joint
Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO)
Surgical removal of the head and neck of the femur due to fractures or chronic pain
Fracture Repair
Correcting any break in bone or cartilage
Digital Amputation
Removal of phalange due to trauma or disease
Perineal Urethrostomy (PU)
Surgical method to prevent urethral obstructions in cats in the future
Aural Hematoma Surgery
Collection of blood between the skin and cartilage of the ear flap. An incision is made to remove the fluid and sutures placed to prevent fluid from building back up
Tail Amputation (secondary to trauma or cancer)
Removal of tail due to trauma or disease
Ophthalmic Surgery
Surgery of the eye and the tissue and structures surrounding the eye.
Schedule an Appointment
Whether this is your first pet, or your family has experienced the love of pets from many generations, we are here for you.