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Orthopedic Surgery


​​Coombs Veterinary Hospital is happy to welcome


2 new Veterinarians

to our family!




As of January 2022, we have expanded our building, hours of operation, and the services that we offer!
​Contact us today for more information 

Cruciate Ligament Repair
Femoral fracture of a dog

​Torn cruciate ligaments are one of the most common orthopedic diseases in our companion animals.  Certain breeds are pre-disposed to this injury such as Labs, Pitbulls, and Rottweilers.

Once diagnosed through physical examination and x-rays, our Veterinarians can discuss the different forms of treatment available. Surgical intervention is almost always the ideal way to treat this debilitating disease.  

Coombs Veterinary Hospital offers several types of surgical interventions for this issue.

​Fracture Repair
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In the event that your animal has a serious injury in which a fracture has occurred, our surgeons are available to help repair the damage. 

Casting is often difficult and unreliable in dogs and cats due to their anatomy and energetic life-style. As such, internal fixation is frequently recommended.

​Coombs Veterinary Hospital has the tools and equipment needed to perform these surgeries. 
Luxating Patella Repair
Luxated patella
 "Luxating Patella" occurs when the knee cap does not stay in the groove of the knee properly. This is a conformational issue that causes development of osteoarthritis, which leads to chronic pain and lameness.

Luxating Patellas are most common in small breed dogs.  In many cases surgery is needed to help the knee cap stay in position and prevent degradation of the joint.  

Coombs Veterinary Hospital offers several types of surgical interventions for this issue.
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​If you find your animal in need of Orthopedic Surgery,
please call our office to arrange a consult today!


​​If you are a Primary Care Veterinarian with a case that would benefit from any of these diagnostics/treatments, please fill out our online

Referral Form 


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  • VET CLINIC
    • Hours
    • Contact us
    • About us
    • Partners
  • STAFF
    • Veterinarians >
      • Dr. Rhett Mortenson
      • Dr. Meggie Beal
      • Dr. Zoe Noble
      • Dr. Rachel Loppe
      • Dr. Chris Milligan
      • Dr. Alastair Westcott
    • Veterinary Technicians >
      • Andrea Drinkwater
      • Ândria Lopes dos Santos
      • Julz Vennard
    • Receptionists >
      • Nena Henriksen
      • Hayley Stuart
  • GALLERY
  • H.E.A.R.T
    • H.E.A.R.T Recipients
  • WELLNESS SERVICES
    • Annual Health Exams
    • Vaccinations
    • Parasite Prevention
    • End of Life Care
  • SURGERY
    • Routine Surgery >
      • Spay
      • Neuter
    • Dental COHAT >
      • Panoramic X-rays
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery >
      • Lap spay
    • Advanced Surgical Procedures >
      • Laser Surgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery >
      • Fracture Repairs
      • Luxating Patella Repairs
      • Cruciate Repairs
  • DIAGNOSTICS
    • Laboratory Diagnositcs
    • Digital Radiology
    • Ultrasound
  • THEMES OF THE MONTH
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
  • REFERRALS AND URGENT CARE
    • Referral Form