Welcome to Veterinary Surgery of Vermont!
What is a Veterinary Surgeon?
A veterinary surgeon is a licensed veterinarian who specializes in performing surgery on animals. While all veterinarians receive some surgical training in veterinary school, a veterinary surgeon typically undergoes 4 to 5 years of additional specialized surgical training after veterinary school. After this rigorous training veterinary surgeons must then pass a board certifying examination. Surgeons must then maintain their certification through performing research, lecturing, or through continuing education.
Board certified veterinary surgeons can be identified by the phrase “Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal), oftentimes shortened to DACVS-SA” following their name.
Only board certified surgeons may use this designation.
For more information on the American College of Veterinary Surgeons feel free to visit their website at: www.acvs.org
Why Choose VSV?
The only locally owned veterinary surgery center in Vermont.
All money spent here remains local
100% veterinarian owned- you can rest assured that all recommendations made are medically based and in your pet’s best interest
Your pet’s case is overseen by a board-certified veterinary surgeon from beginning to end.
Board-certification ensures surgical competency and experience
After hours post surgical monitoring and care so your pet is never left alone
Advanced anesthetic techniques and monitoring.
All sedation and anesthesia is provided by a veterinary technician highly trained and experienced in sedation and anesthesia
Anesthesia protocols are catered for each individual patient
Common use of local and regional anesthesia techniques to reduce general anesthetic requirements
Facilities and protocols designed for infection prevention.
Dedicated sterile area including instrument processing, surgery prep, and operating rooms
Dedicated OR’s adherent to strict sterility guidelines
Operating suites were designed with high standards of sterility
Advanced equipment for the best outcomes.
Surgical equipment used is human medical grade
Advanced imaging equipment including digital radiography as well as fluoroscopy which is used to provide intra-operative surgical guidance