Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in Overland Park and the greater Kansas City area.
Surgery can be stressful—for you and your pet. Our goal is to make the experience as smooth and safe as possible, from the pre-surgical consultation through recovery. Dr. Pippin has a particular interest in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and performs a wide range of procedures in-house, so many cases that might otherwise require a referral to a specialist can be handled right here.
Every surgical patient receives an individualized anesthetic protocol, continuous monitoring (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and CO2), and a tailored pain management plan. We'll walk you through exactly what to expect before, during, and after your pet's procedure.
We perform many orthopedic procedures, including cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs and patellar luxation corrections. Dr. Pippin's interest in orthopedics means many of these cases can be managed in-house rather than referred out, saving you time and cost while keeping your pet in familiar hands.
Soft tissue surgery covers a broad range of procedures involving organs, skin, and other non-bone structures. This includes mass and tumor removals, bladder stone surgery, gastrointestinal foreign body removal, splenectomies, eye surgeries, stenotic nares correction, and wound repairs. We handle both routine and complex soft tissue cases.
Spaying and neutering are among the most common surgical procedures we perform, and we take each one just as seriously as any major surgery. Every patient gets pre-anesthetic bloodwork, a customized anesthetic protocol, continuous monitoring, and multi-modal pain management. We'll discuss the right timing for your pet based on their breed, size, and health. We also recommend implanting a microchip and performing a prophylactic gastropexy on at-risk breeds for GDV at this same time.
If your pet has developed a lump, bump, or growth, we can evaluate it through in-house testing and determine whether surgical removal is appropriate. We often recommend sending removed tissue samples to the lab for histopathology so we know if the entirety of the cancerous cells were removed and how to plan any follow-up care. Early removal of suspicious masses often leads to the best outcomes.
Before any procedure, we'll do a thorough physical exam and pre-anesthetic bloodwork to make sure your pet is a good candidate for anesthesia. On the day of surgery, your pet will receive an IV catheter for fluid support and medication delivery, and one of our veterinary technicians will be by their side monitoring vitals from the moment they go under anesthesia until they're fully awake and extubated after surgery.
Pain management is a mainstay of all of our surgeries and is built into every surgical plan. We use a multi-modal approach—combining different types of pain relief so your pet stays comfortable during and after the procedure. You'll go home with clear discharge instructions, pain medications, and a direct line to us if you have questions during recovery.
We know you're trusting us with your family member, and we don't take that lightly.
If your pet needs surgery—or if you've been told they might—we're happy to schedule a consultation to discuss options, answer your questions, and help you understand what's involved. There's no pressure, just information so you can make the best decision for your pet.
Give us a call to schedule a surgical consultation.
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