Veterinary Orthopedic Services
Veterinary Orthopedic Services is an orthopedic surgery practice in Cottonwood Heights, UT. Procedures include hip, knee & joint surgeries, total hip replacement, fracture repair, and tendon & ligament replacement and repair.
About
Veterinary Orthopedic Services specializes in orthopedic diagnostics and surgery for dogs and cats. The practice offers a complete array of orthopedic services, including fracture repair, tendon and ligament replacement and repair, total hip replacement, and other hip, knee, and joint surgeries. They also perform arthroscopic surgery to minimize trauma and speed recovery.
The clinic operates by traveling to veterinary hospitals along the Wasatch Front, from Provo to Ogden, and east to Park City, to perform examinations and surgeries. For pets outside this travel area, services are provided at their facility in Salt Lake City, located within Hillside Veterinary Hospital. They provide 24/7 support for post-operative recovery.
Surgical team
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Dr. Dale Smith
Dr. Dale Smith has limited his practice to veterinary orthopedic diagnostics and surgery since 1991.
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Dr. Paul Steinman
DVM
In 2017 we welcomed Dr. Paul Steinman, DVM to our staff.
Procedures
- hip, knee & joint surgeries
- total hip replacement
- fracture repair
- tendon & ligament replacement and repair
- arthroscopic surgery
Photos
Photos via Google · sooner711 11, Ben Givens, Steve Sawaya, Amy Abel
Frequently asked questions
- What types of orthopedic surgeries does Veterinary Orthopedic Services perform?
- Veterinary Orthopedic Services offers a complete array of orthopedic services for dogs and cats. These include fracture repair, tendon and ligament replacement and repair, total hip replacement, and other hip, knee, and joint surgeries. They also perform arthroscopic surgery for many joint procedures.
- How does Veterinary Orthopedic Services provide care to patients?
- Veterinary Orthopedic Services travels to veterinary clinics along the Wasatch Front and Back to perform orthopedic examinations and surgery. For pets living outside of this travel area, services are provided at their facility in Salt Lake City, which is located within Hillside Veterinary Hospital.
- What is the experience of the veterinarians at Veterinary Orthopedic Services?
- Dr. Dale Smith has limited his practice to veterinary orthopedic diagnostics and surgery since 1991. Dr. Paul Steinman, DVM, joined the staff in 2017. Both doctors bring their expertise to veterinary hospitals along the Wasatch Front from Provo to Ogden and east to Park City.
- How does Veterinary Orthopedic Services manage pain for surgical patients?
- Pain is closely monitored and controlled throughout the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative periods. All surgical patients receive epidural injections of morphine and are discharged with pain medications to manage discomfort during recovery at home. The clinic is available 24/7 for post-operative questions.
- What are the benefits of arthroscopic surgery offered by Veterinary Orthopedic Services?
- For many joint surgeries, Veterinary Orthopedic Services performs arthroscopic surgery. This technique minimizes surgical trauma, reduces post-operative discomfort, and speeds recovery for the pet. This advanced approach aims to improve patient outcomes and comfort during the healing process.