Pet owners in the Boston area have access to the latest surgical advancements from highly experienced surgical specialists in private practice at Boston Veterinary Specialists. Dr. William Henry and Dr. Catherine Briere are board-certified Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. They have decades of experience and have performed most veterinary surgical procedures thousands of times. As board-certified specialists, both Dr. Henry and Dr. Briere have completed advanced residency training beyond veterinary school and passed rigorous examinations by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

We invite you and your veterinarian to consult with Dr. Henry and Dr. Briere regarding your pet's surgical needs. Our team offers:

Orthopedic surgery:

• Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for fragmented coronoid process, osteochondrosis dessicans, biceps tenosynovitis and other joint procedures
• Fracture repair, especially treatment of severe or complicated fractures of the limbs, spine and pelvis
• Diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment of lameness
• Cranial cruciate ligament repairs using TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) and extracapsular repair
• Correction of hereditary limb abnormalities, luxating patella, growth plate abnormalities and injuries.
• Meniscal and other knee injury repairs
• Joint cartilage surface injuries: shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and tarsal
• Surgical care and management of hip dysplasia in both younger and older dogs

Head and neck surgery:

• Mandibulectomy
• Maxilectomy
• Soft palate resection
• Total ear canal ablation
• Thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy
• Surgical treatment of laryngeal paralysis

Soft tissue surgery:

• Oncologic surgery
• Reconstructive procedures for the skin
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Urogenital repair

Cardiovascular surgery:

• Pericardial effusion
• Thoracic masses
• Congenital abnormalities including patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and persistent right aortic arch (PRAA)
• Lung lobe torsion
• Thoracoscopy, for minimally invasive exploration or surgery of the chest cavity and/or lungs

Abdominal surgery:

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
• Portosystemic shunts
• Abdominal mass resection
• Diaphragmatic/pericardial/peritoneal hernia repair
• Biliary obstruction

Neurologic surgery:

• Intervertebral disc disease
• Lumbosacral disease
• Hereditary abnormalities resulting in spinal cord dysfunction and/or pain

Surgical services also include:

• 24 hour care, including monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature), diet, intake and eliminations
• Close monitoring during recovery by our veterinarians and nursing staff - pain medications and antibiotics are precisely administered and your surgeon's specific instructions are followed at all times
• Clean bedding and caring personal attention to your pet's physical comfort and emotional well-being
• Regular updates for you and your referring veterinarian

See more information about our surgical services in our FAQ.

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