Veterinary Surgical Centers
Veterinary Surgical Centers is an orthopedic surgery practice in Vienna, VA, led by a DACVIM-credentialed specialist. Procedures include Intestinal (foreign body/mass/tumor removal), Soft Tissue Surgery, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), and Liver lobectomy.
About
Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC) in Vienna, VA, is a small animal veterinary surgical referral practice that also offers neurology and internal medicine services. The clinic features a team of board-certified veterinary surgeons, along with surgical residents and interns, and recently added boarded neurology and internal medicine specialists. They utilize advanced facilities and equipment for surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures, and provide advanced diagnostic imaging such as CT scans and fluoroscopy.
VSC is committed to providing world-class veterinary specialty services in a respectful atmosphere, aiming to bring comfort to pet owners and instill confidence in primary veterinarians. They serve the Washington, D.C. metro region, with locations in Northern Virginia, including Vienna and Leesburg.
Surgical team
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Julia Hawthorne
DVM, Diplomate ACVS
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Jeanene M. Harris
DVM, MS, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY)
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Elizabeth Waskover
DVM
Dr. Waskover grew up outside of New York and graduated Cum Laude at the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree in Biology.
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Kaitlyn Johnson
VMD, Diplomate ACVS-SA
Dr. Kate Johnson earned her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University before completing her veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Christopher Smola
DVM, Diplomate ACVS-SA
Dr. Smola is an Alabama native who completed undergraduate training at Auburn University.
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Tasha Faletti
DVM
Dr. Tasha Faletti grew up in an area just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania called the Lehigh Valley.
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Kim Christie
DVM, CCAT
Dr. Kimberly Christie was born and raised in Troy, MI, a suburb of Detroit.
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Krysta Bailey
DVM, CCRP
Dr. Krysta Bailey is a native to Maryland, growing up in the countryside of West Friendship.
Procedures
- Intestinal (foreign body/mass/tumor removal)
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Liver lobectomy
- Hemilaminectomy and ventral slot decompression for IVDD
- Lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy
- Bladder stone removal
- Urethral and ureteral stent placement
- Spinal tumor removal or biopsy
- Neurology
- Neurological Procedures
- Thyroidectomy
- Fracture repair, including minimally invasive
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Urinary incontinence therapy (urethral collagen bulking)
- Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Management and Treatment for Neurologic Diseases, including Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Brain and Spinal Tumors, Epilepsy (including refractory cases), Inflammatory Brain Disease, Degenerative myelopathy, Stroke, Chronic Pain
- Internal Medicine
- Parathyroidectomy
- Splenectomy
- Upper airway surgeries
- Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Thoracoscopy
- Mass Removal
- Nerve and muscle biopsy
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Non-surgical bladder stone removal (scope-guided procedures and laser lithotripsy)
- Renal sclerotherapy for idiopathic hematuria
- Craniotomy (brain surgery) for brain tumors
- Treatment of intrahepatic portosystemic shunts
- Tracheal stent placement for tracheal collapse
- Balloon dilation for treatment of strictures and stenosis
- Treatment of ectopic ureters via laser ablation
Equipment
- fluoroscopy
- CT scans
- on-site MRI
Frequently asked questions
- What types of orthopedic surgeries are performed at VSC Vienna?
- VSC Vienna performs various orthopedic surgeries including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), arthroscopy, fracture repair (including minimally invasive techniques), and procedures for ruptured cruciate ligaments and MPL.
- What neurological services are available at VSC Vienna?
- VSC Vienna offers management and treatment for neurologic diseases such as Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy, inflammatory brain disease, degenerative myelopathy, stroke, and chronic pain. They also perform procedures like hemilaminectomy, ventral slot decompression, craniotomy, spinal tumor removal or biopsy, and lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy. On-site MRI and CT scans are available for diagnosis.
- Does VSC Vienna offer minimally invasive surgical options?
- Yes, VSC Vienna provides minimally invasive procedures including non-surgical bladder stone removal (scope-guided procedures and laser lithotripsy), urethral collagen bulking for urinary incontinence, laser ablation for ectopic ureters, urethral and ureteral stent placement, renal sclerotherapy, tracheal stent placement, balloon dilation for strictures and stenosis, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging is available at VSC?
- VSC offers advanced diagnostic imaging including CT scan, MRI, and fluoroscopy. These are used to achieve the best outcomes for patients and are part of their commitment to world-class care.
- Who are some of the surgical staff at VSC Vienna?
- The surgical staff at VSC Vienna includes Julia Hawthorne DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Kaitlyn Johnson VMD, Diplomate ACVS-SA, and Christopher Smola DVM, Diplomate ACVS-SA, all serving as staff surgeons. Elizabeth Waskover DVM is a VSC Resident in Surgery, and Tasha Faletti DVM is a Surgery Intern.