Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists is an orthopedic surgery practice in Nashville, TN, led by a DACVS-credentialed surgeon. Procedures include Perineal and Scrotal Urethrostomy (PU), Bone Biopsy, Joint taps, and Hip Dysplasia Information.
About
Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists (TVSS) is a mobile surgical practice led by Dr. Jefferson Nunley, a board-certified veterinary surgeon (DACVS-SA). The practice aims to provide advanced surgical techniques using state-of-the-art instruments and training. TVSS utilizes board-certified veterinary surgeons to perform advanced surgical techniques.
TVSS bridges the gap between primary veterinary care and referral veterinary hospitals by performing high-quality surgery in the pet's primary care facility. This approach offers familiarity and convenience for pet owners and their pets.
Surgical team
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Jefferson Nunley
DVM, DACVS-SA
Jefferson Nunley, DVM, DACVS-SA, was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina.
Procedures
- Perineal and Scrotal Urethrostomy (PU)
- Bone Biopsy
- Joint taps
- Hip Dysplasia Information
- Fracture repair- DCP, LC-DCP, Locking Plates, and external skeletal fixators (ESF)
- Malunions, non-unions, angular limb deformities (ALD)
- Cystotomy- stone or mass removal
- Fragmented medial coronoid (FCP) removal
- Superficial digital flexor tendon repair
- Extracapsular cranial cruciate ligament repair
- Salivary mucocele
- Carpal and Tarsal Arthrodesis
- Sub-total Colectomy
- Lobectomy
- Prophylactic Gastropexy
- Brachycephalic airway surgery- soft palate, nares, and everted saccules
- Ulnar ostectomy- proximal or distal
- Splenectomy
- Mass or tumor removal
- Diaphragmatic Hernia and PPDH repair
- Exploratory Laparotomies- foreign body removal, Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) Surgery
- Lameness consultation
- Mandibular Fractures (plates, wires, acrylic fixators, intra-oral splints)
- Total ear canal ablation (TECA) w/ lateral bullae ostectomy (LBO)
- Ununited anconeal process (UAP) removal
- Coxofemoral Luxation- joint capsulorraphy and toggle pin
- Cholecystectomy (Gall bladder removal)
- Medial and Lateral Patella Luxation
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Medial Patella Luxation
- Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
- Femoral Head & Neck Ostectomy (FHO)- power equipment
- Achilles Tendon repair
- Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) ligation
- Limb and digit amputation
- Portosystemic Shunt (PSS) attenuation- extrahepatic attenuation
- Laryngeal tie back, Laryngeal paralysis (LAR-PAR)
- Sarcroiliac luxation
- Hernia repair, umbilical, inguinal, scrotal, and perineal
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary service model of Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists?
- Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists operates as a mobile surgical practice. This model allows pets to receive high-quality surgical care in the familiar environment of their own primary care facility, bridging the gap between general veterinary practices and referral hospitals.
- Who leads the surgical team at Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists?
- The surgical team at Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists is led by Dr. Jefferson Nunley. He is a board-certified veterinary surgeon, holding the DACVS-SA credential, and founded the practice after completing his residency.
- What types of orthopedic surgeries are performed by Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists?
- Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists performs a variety of orthopedic surgeries, including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), Medial and Lateral Patella Luxation repair, Coxofemoral Luxation procedures, Femoral Head & Neck Ostectomy (FHO), and various fracture repairs using different plating and fixation techniques.
- What post-operative care instructions are provided for soft tissue surgeries?
- After soft tissue surgery, a successful outcome depends on proper post-operative care, typically lasting 2-4 weeks. Key instructions include keeping the incision clean and dry, preventing licking with an Elizabethan collar, applying cool compresses for the first few days, and restricting activity to prevent complications.
- What is Dr. Jefferson Nunley's educational background and specialty training?
- Dr. Jefferson Nunley graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and earned his DVM degree from the University of California's Davis Veterinary School. He completed a small animal rotating internship at Michigan State University and a three-year small animal surgical residency at the Animal Medical Center of New York, where he focused on orthopedics and surgical oncology.