SURGICAL CARE

Dr. Antonio Cruz, a board-certified surgeon, is our resident surgical specialist. He has been instrumental in assembling a surgical and anesthesia team to guarantee the safety and well being of your horse and offer the best service possible. Surgery goes beyond the actual surgical procedure and the coordination of the diagnostic process, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care is paramount for success.

During a routine surgical procedure a team of 3 to 4 people is routinely assembled, although in emergency situations there could be additional requirements. Before, during and after surgery, your horse’s well being is the absolute number one priority of our surgical team, from a safe anesthetic induction to a safe recovery and rehabilitation. We are equipped to perform orthopedic surgery (arthroscopy for OCD, fracture repair) as well as soft tissue surgical procedures (Colic surgery, tenoscopy where a camera is placed into the tendon sheaths, tie-back or tie-forward for respiratory noises, unilateral cryptorchids or wound reconstruction). We also offer Laparascopic procedures for ovariectomies, bilateral cryptorchids and abdominal exploratories.

Please contact your veterinarian to arrange a referral.