West Texas Veterinary Specialists provides board-certified veterinary specialty surgery to support the surgical management of complex conditions in dogs and cats. Surgical services focus on advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures performed in collaboration with the referring veterinarian to support optimal patient outcomes.
All surgical procedures are referral-based and performed on-site at participating veterinary hospitals across Lubbock and the greater West Texas region, allowing pets to receive specialty surgical care while maintaining continuity with their primary care veterinarian.
SOFT TISSUE
- Adrenalectomy
- Anal Sac Mass/Lymph nodes
- Anal Saculectomy
- Arytenoid Lateralization
- Biliary Diversion
- Body Wall Hernia
- Cholecystectomy
- C-Section
- Cystotomy
- Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
- Digit Amputation
- Foreign Body Removal
- Gastrotomy
- Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)
- Hemipelvectomy
- Hepatic Biopsy
- Hepatectomy
- Intestinal Biopsy
- Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis
- Lung Lobectomy
- Mandibulectomy
- Maxillectomy
- Median Sternotomy
- Nephrectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Partial Pancreatectomy
- Penile Amputation
- Perineal Hernia Repair
- Perineal Urethrostomy (PU)
- Portosystemic Shunt (PSS)
- Scrotal Urethrostomy
- Septic Peritonitis
- Sialoadenectomy
- Splenectomy
- Thoracotomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tracheostomy
- Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA)
- Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (VBO)
- Vulvoplasty
- Hemilaminectomy
- Ventral Slot
- Cranial Wedge Osteotomy (CWO)
- Extracapsular Stabilization
- Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO)
- Fracture Repair
- Implant Removal- pins/plates
- Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL)
- Superficial Digital Flexor (SDF) Luxation
- Tarsal Bone Fracture/Luxation
- Tibial Plate Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
FAQ
What types of surgical procedures are offered?
WTVS provides board-certified veterinary specialty surgery for dogs and cats, including advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. Surgical services are tailored to the needs of each case and performed in coordination with the referring veterinarian.
When should a pet be referred for specialty surgery?
Pets are often referred for specialty surgery when a condition requires advanced surgical expertise, specialized equipment, or procedures beyond the scope of general practice. Referral allows access to board-certified surgical care while preserving the veterinarian–client–patient relationship.
Are surgical procedures performed at the referring clinic?
Yes. WTVS provides mobile specialty surgery, allowing procedures to be performed on-site at participating referring veterinary hospitals. This approach reduces patient stress, supports continuity of care, and allows close collaboration with the primary care veterinarian.
Questions about how specialty care with WTVS works?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for information on referrals, scheduling, and what to expect.