Consultation Process
Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Center is a referral-based practice. Dr. Stauffer works in tandem with general practice veterinarians to address the pet’s needs, providing the expertise in diagnosis and corrective procedures. After being referred, the pet and pet owner process begins with a consultation with Dr. Stauffer to assess the pet’s condition and discuss the treatment plan for the optimal outcome. He begins by listening to the pet owner, then physically examining the pet and reviewing the test results before discussing the treatment recommendation and prognosis.
Lameness Exams
The ability to diagnose the cause of lameness is essential as there are many causes. A history and a complete physical exam will be performed, including observation and palpitation. Radiographs may be taken to determine the best treatment plan.
Surgical Services Specialties
Cranial Cruciate Rupture
Dr. Stauffer has performed over 3000 Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomies (TPLO) for cranial cruciate injuries in dogs and equally as many Extra-capsular repairs in smaller dogs. He thoroughly explains the procedure and guides pet owners and their pet through the process.
Pictured: Lat TPLO / AP TPLO
Soft Tissue:
- Anal Sacculecomy
- Cystotomy
- Total Ear Canal Ablation
- Ventral Bulla Osteotomy
- Gastropexy
- Mass Removal
- Pinnectomy (ear flap removal)
- Mastectomy
- Perineal Urethrostomy
- Urethral Prolapse
- Vulvoplasty
Orthopedics:
- TPLO up to 150lb
- Ulna Ostectomy
- Lateral Suture
- Bone Biopsy
- Medial Patella Luxation
- Penn Hip Radiographs
- Femoral Head Ostectomy
- OFA Hip and Elbow Radiographs
- Limb Amputation
- Carpal and Tarsal Arthrodesis
- Digit Amputation
- Tail Amputation
- Fracture Repair
- Shoulder OCD
- Ununited Anconeal Process
All surgery patients will stay in the center overnight for observation and care following surgery.
Overnight care is provided.
