Specialty Surgery Services for Pets in Chattanooga, TN
When your pet needs surgery to improve mobility, comfort, or overall health, you want a team that combines exceptional skill with genuine compassion—and that’s exactly what we provide at VCSG. Our board-certified surgeons and highly trained staff specialize in both orthopedic and soft tissue procedures, using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the best possible outcome.
Cat & Dog Specialty Surgeries We Offer
Listen to Dr. Theresa Hess, DVM, DACVS-SA to learn about the wide range of specialty surgeries we can perform to give cats and dogs a better quality of life.
Orthopedic Surgery for Pets
Our orthopedic specialists perform surgeries on bones, joints, and ligaments to restore function and alleviate pain. Whether your pet suffers from a congenital condition, trauma, or degenerative disease, we offer advanced procedures to improve their quality of life.
Orthopedic procedures we offer at VCSG include:
- Total hip replacement
- Double/triple pelvic osteotomy
- Arthroscopic surgery
- OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) treatment
- Elbow dysplasia (FCP, UAP, OCD)
- Femoral head ostectomy (FHO)
- Cranial cruciate ligament repair (TTA, TPLO, lateral suture stabilization)
- Patellar luxation correction (MPL, LPL, patella alta)
- Fracture repair (plate fixation, external skeletal fixation, and more)
- Corrective osteotomy for angular limb deformities
- Arthrodesis (joint fusion)
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: A Regenerative Alternative
For pets who may not be ideal candidates for orthopedic surgery—due to age, medical conditions, or owner preference—PRP therapy offers a minimally invasive alternative to support healing and reduce pain. This cutting-edge treatment uses a concentration of your pet’s own platelets to promote tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, and enhance recovery from joint injuries, ligament damage, or osteoarthritis. It can be a powerful option to improve mobility and comfort without the need for surgery.
Soft Tissue Surgery for Pets
We provide an extensive range of soft tissue procedures to address conditions affecting the abdomen, chest, and skin. From life-saving emergency surgeries to complex reconstructions, our team is skilled in the latest techniques for optimal outcomes.
Abdominal Surgery
- Gastropexy (to prevent gastric torsion)
- Intestinal surgery
- Splenectomy
- Biliary surgery (including mucocele and biliary diversion)
- Extrahepatic portosystemic shunt correction
- Cystotomy (bladder surgery)
- Neoureterocystostomy (for ectopic ureters)
- Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
- Diaphragmatic hernia repair
- Peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia repair
- C-section
Thoracic Surgery
- Lung lobectomy
- Pericardiectomy (heart sac removal)
- PDA (patent ductus arteriosus correction)
- PRAA (persistent right aortic arch correction)
Reconstructive Surgery
- Perineal hernia repair
- TECA (total ear canal ablation)
- Caudectomy (screw tail amputation)
- Skin reconstruction (flaps, grafts, and more)
- Mandibulectomy / maxillectomy (jaw tumor removal)
Airway Surgery
- Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome correction
- Laryngeal paralysis surgery (arytenoid lateralization/tie-back)
- Rhinotomy (nasal surgery)
Endocrine Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Adrenalectomy (without caval invasion)
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pets
We offer advanced minimally invasive procedures for both orthopedic and soft tissue conditions. These techniques, including arthroscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and C-arm fluoroscopy-assisted fracture repair, allow for smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery times.