Veterinary Surgery

Advanced Veterinary Surgery at IndyVet

At IndyVet, our priority is to provide elective and emergent surgical support to the Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We understand that pets are family and our goal is to provide successful outcomes so that you and your pets can enjoy life. Our veterinary surgeons specialize in a wide range of procedures to ensure your pet receives the highest level of care at any time of the day. As a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital in Indianapolis, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional personalized services and compassionate care that you can count on.

Our surgical team performs a variety of surgeries for pets including orthopedic, trauma, neurological, thoracic, cardiovascular, abdominal, and reconstructive. Minimally invasive surgical techniques include diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, and laparoscopy. Our surgical and anesthesia teams are highly trained, and we perform emergency surgery 24 hours a day to maximize positive outcome and optimize patient care.

24/7 Emergency Pet Surgery for Critical Care

At IndyVet, we understand that emergencies are never scheduled and can happen at any time of the day. Our surgery and anesthesia team is available 24 hours a day, every day, to perform life-saving surgeries and procedures to help your pet. We prioritize patient safety and comfort, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to ensure the best possible outcome.

Why Choose IndyVet for Your Pet’s Surgery?

24/7 emergency surgery availability. Please call ahead
Highly skilled and experienced surgical team with extensive residency training
Advanced minimally invasive options
Compassionate, personalized care from pre-op to post-op
Continuity of Care: With IndyVet, there is no need to transfer your pet—our Emergency and Critical Care teams work closely with the surgery department to ensure seamless recovery and optimal care, all under one roof
Post-Operative Care: ensures faster recovery, effective pain management, personalized recovery plans, close monitoring for complications, reduced stress for both pet and owner, and ongoing follow-up support for a smooth, successful outcome
24/7 Emergency and Critical Care: For urgent cases, our surgical and anesthesia teams are available around the clock. You can feel at ease knowing that your pet will receive immediate, life-saving care whenever needed
Dedicated Anesthesia Team with customized pain management protocols tailored to each patient’s individual needs
After Hours emergency surgery including weeknights and weekends. Please call ahead

Orthopedics & Traumatology

Angular Limb Deformity Prevention/Correction Distal ulnar ostectomy, proximal ulnar osteotomy, radius curvus, elbow incongruency correction.
Arthroscopy
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO) This surgery is for treatment of Legg-Calves-Perthes Disease, Avascular Necrosis, and severe hip dysplasia or trauma.
Fracture Repair We offer the latest technology for bone osteosynthesis including bone plating, locking mechanisms, MIPO (minimally invasive bone osteosynthesis), and ESF (external skeletal fixation).
Fragmented Coronoid Process (FCP) The fragmented piece of bone is removed either arthroscopically or with open surgery. The removal of FCP aids in alleviating the clinical signs associated with canine elbow dysplasia.
Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) This procedure is used for prevention of clinical signs associated with canine hip dysplasia.
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and tarsus. This is diagnosed and managed most times with arthroscopy.
Patellar Luxation Repair is a multi-factorial problem that includes bone and soft tissue abnormalities. IndyVet surgeons approach this orthopedic condition by addressing each causative factor to maximize positive outcome and patient comfort. Some of the procedures involved might include joint capsule releases, retinacular modification, rectus femoris muscle transposition, tibial tuberosity transposition, and various types of arthroplasties. Some adult patients with acute signs of lameness often have concurrent ligament injuries that must be addressed at the time of the patellar laxity surgery.
PennHip IndyVet is certified to perform PennHip radiographs for early diagnosis and risk assessment of canine hip dysplasia.
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) This surgery is performed for repair of the cranial cruciate ligament.

Neurosurgery

Depressed skull fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease( IVDD) Ruptured intervertebral discs are a common cause of paralysis and paresis in veterinary patients. This condition is an extremely painful and debilitating disease. Ruptured or herniated discs are very often a surgical emergency. Prompt evaluation and treatment are crucial to maximize the chances of achieving a positive outcome and returning a patient to normal function. Some of the procedures performed to address this condition include:
- Hemilaminectomy
- Dorsal Laminectomy
- Cervical Ventral Slot
Peripheral nerve biopsy

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery

Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) ligation
Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA) transection
Pericardectomy For treatment of idiopathic pericardial effusion
Thoracic Duct Ligation For treatment of idiopathic chylothorax

Lungs

Lung biopsy
Lung lobectomies
Pneumonectomy

Abdominal Surgery

Abdominal hernia repair
Adrenal tumor excision
Cholecystectomy
Cholecysto-duodenostomy
Sub-Total Colectomy For treatment of idiopathic megacolon
Cystotomy & Partial Cystectomy For treatment of tumors, polyps, and urinary stones
Diaphragmatic hernia repair
Enteric resection and anastomosis For treatment of tumors, perforations, or foreign bodies. We offer the latest technology in GI stapling. These techniques minimize anesthesia time and allow for faster recovery, especially when multiple repairs are needed in the same critically ill patient
Gastrotomy & Partial Gastrectomy For treatment of tumors and ulcers of the stomach
Gastro-intestinal biopsies
Inguinal hernia repair
Splenectomy
Laparoscopy
Liver biopsy Performed both open or by laparoscopy
Liver lobectomy
Nephrectomy (removal of a kidney)
Perineal hernia repair
Porto-Systemic Shunting repair (PSS) Both intra-hepatic and extra-hepatic shunts can be corrected surgically to alleviate the patient’s clinical signs and prolong life expectancy.
Prostatic Omentalization
Urolith (urinary stones) removal Urinary stones are formed as a consequence of metabolic imbalances. Often times these stones become lodged along the urinary tract causing a life threatening obstruction. The removal of stones from kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra needs very delicate surgery. Often, when the condition is chronic or recurrent, re-routing of the ureters or urethra is necessary to reestablish urinary patency.

Head & Neck Surgery

Arytenoid Lateralization for laryngeal paralysis
Brachycephalic Syndrome Remedy Includes correction of stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and everted laryngeal saccules
Maxillectomy and Mandibulectomy For removal of oral tumors
Salivary Mucocele Resection
Parathyroidectomy
Permanent Tracheostomy
Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) for treatment of refractory ear infection or ear canal tumor
Tracheostomy tube placement
Thyroidectomy
Ventral Bulla Osteotomy for treatment of middle ear disease

Oncologic Surgery

Our Oncology and Surgery services work closely to provide diagnosis through surgical biopsies, surgical debulking of tumors or surgical tumor excision prior to definitive chemotherapy. The surgery department works hand in hand with oncology to achieve the best outcome. The goal of the oncology service is to create the best quality of life possible for each patient.

Skin Reconstruction