Small Animal Surgery
![Dr. Lanz performing surgery Dr. Lanz performing surgery](/content/vth_vetmed_vt_edu/en/inpatient-outpatient-services/small-animal-surgery/_jcr_content/article-image.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
The Small Animal Surgery Service performs general, neurologic, and orthopedic surgery procedures for clients referred by private practitioners.
Small Animal Surgery services
- Total hip replacements
- Various surgical procedures for treatment of cranial cruciate ruptures
- Correction of portosystemic shunts
- Surgical treatments for cancer
- Fracture fixation
- Corrective surgery for orthopedic developmental disorders
Performed in a four-suite, sterile, surgical wing, these procedures use specialized equipment:
- Laparoscopes
- Arthroscopes
- YAG and carbon dioxide lasers
- A full complement of general abdominal, thoracic, cardiovascular, microvascular, and orthopedic implants and equipment
Anesthesia and pain management are provided by an anesthesia team of faculty clinicians, residents, and students.
![Surgery Preparation Room Surgery Preparation Room](/content/vth_vetmed_vt_edu/en/inpatient-outpatient-services/small-animal-surgery/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_37090831/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage_582062.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Small Animal Surgery personnel
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Bio ItemBrittany Ciepluch, DVM, MS, DACVS–Small Animal , bio
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
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Bio ItemJustin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS–Small Animal , bio
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Small Animal Surgery
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Bio ItemOtto I. Lanz, DVM, DACVS , bio
Professor, Small Animal Surgery
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Bio ItemMicha C. Simons, VMD, MVEd , bio
Associate Professor, Small Animal Surgery
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