Companion Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
The Soft Tissue Surgery Service at the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center provides general surgical care for dogs and cats. The unit offers specialized surgical management of skin and organ diseases (orthopedic and neurological diseases are managed by other services). In addition, specialists primarily manage and supervise elective surgical procedures performed by senior veterinary students, interns, and residents.
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Hours & Appointment Scheduling
8am – 5pm Monday - Friday
Patient visits by appointment only.
Scheduling: (614) 292-3551
After hour emergencies: (614) 292-3551
Service Highlights
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Board-certified specialists in soft tissue surgery
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Special urological surgery
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Oncologic (cancer) surgery
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Laparoscopic surgery
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Thorascopic surgery
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Laser surgery
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Cardiothoracic surgery
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Reconstructive surgery
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Endocrine surgery
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Ear, nose, and throat surgery
Special Equipment & Technology
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CO2 laser
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Laparoscopic and thorascopic equipment
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Intraoperative imaging studies
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Operating microscope
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128-slice computed tomography CT scan
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High resolution ultrasound
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Rhinoscopy, urethroscopy
What to Expect
One of our senior veterinary students will take a complete patient history, and give your pet an initial thorough physical examination under the supervision of a board certified surgeon and resident. You will be asked to return to the lobby during the physical examination and while your pet’s management plan is being discussed with the student. Please understand that this is a teaching hospital and it takes generally 30 minutes to thoroughly discuss your pets surgical care. Once this plan is designed, the surgical specialist or resident will speak with you about the diagnostic plan, and surgical treatment options. Please allow 1-2 hours for the initial examination if your pet is a new patient to our hospital.
We honestly think the entire surgical team that we've been working with have been amazing, and so were the Internal Medicine doctors before. We are always treated with respect and care and the staff are very good about explaining the medical information to us so we can understand it. I truly feel like I can trust the OSU Vet Medical staff.
Care Team
Jacob Aiello
Julianna DiMichele
Mariana Fernandez
Gabrielle Fontes
Mason Hill
Carley Johnson
Rachel Melvin
Christina Orona
Mitch Sadowitz
Cameron Seger
Kristie Brush
Heather Eilerman
Michelle Gilliam
Lynnie Klee-Jenkins
Kim McKenzie
Mary Ross
Mario Ventresca
Kelsi Endsley
Leah Meadows
Clinical Trials
The Soft Tissue Surgery Service is often recruiting patients for a number of studies for which your pet may be eligible. If you have any questions regarding your pet's eligibility, please contact the Blue Buffalo Clinical Trials Office (cvm-clinicaltrials@osu.edu).
For a listing of current trials please click here.