Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery
Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery is a general practice practice in San Diego, CA. Procedures include Digit Amputation, Bite Wounds and Laceration, Minimally Invasive BOAS Laser Surgery, and Same-day emergency soft tissue surgeries.
About
Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery provides exceptional urgent care and surgical services for pets in San Diego, CA. They offer a wide range of urgent care for conditions such as allergic reactions, bite wounds, cardiac disease, seizures, and trauma. Their comprehensive surgical offerings include C-sections, cystotomies, limb amputations, and pyometra, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques like CO2 laser surgery for soft tissue procedures, including specialized BOAS laser surgery for brachycephalic breeds.
The clinic operates as an alternative to large emergency and 24-hour hospitals, offering same-day walk-in services for ill pets and same-day emergency soft tissue surgeries. They serve as a resource for regular veterinarians and their patients when primary care is unavailable. All surgical procedures include a concierge follow-up service for rechecks and support until recovery.
Surgical team
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Dr. Monica Gabourel
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Dr. Rob Brooks
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Steve Culver RVT
RVT
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Allie
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Ashley
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Daisy
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Gaby
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Leslie
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Natalie
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Tracy
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Lily
Procedures
- Digit Amputation
- Bite Wounds and Laceration
- Minimally Invasive BOAS Laser Surgery
- Same-day emergency soft tissue surgeries
- Surgical services
- Cystotomy
- Splenectomy
- Stenotic Nares
- Widening of the stenotic nares
- GI Foreign body/obstruction
- Shortening an elongated soft palate
- Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
- Walk-in Services
- Cherry Eye Repair
- C-Section
- Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS)
- Tail amputation
- Perineal Urethrostomy (PU)
- Enucleation
- Limb amputation
- Nephrectomy
- Vulvoplasty/Episioplasty
- Prophylactic Gastropexy
- GDV (Gastric Dilatation Volvulus)
- Urgent care
- Mastectomy
- Foxtail explore/removal
- Pyometra
- GI resection and anastomosis
- Laser surgery
Equipment
- Cutting Edge CO₂ surgical laser
- CO2 laser
Photos
Photos via Google · Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery, Marlana Fury, Kirsten M
Frequently asked questions
- What types of urgent care conditions does Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery treat?
- Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery treats a variety of urgent conditions including allergic reactions, bite wounds, bleeding, broken nails, cardiac disease, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, and trauma. They also address ear infections, fever, foxtail exploration/removal, heat exhaustion, lacerations, pain, rattlesnake bites, respiratory disease, toxicity, and urinary problems.
- What surgical services are available at Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery?
- The clinic offers a wide range of surgical services, including C-sections, cystotomies, enucleations, GI foreign body/obstruction removal, limb amputations, and pyometra. Other procedures include Cherry Eye Repair, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, GDV surgery, Mastectomy, Nephrectomy, Perineal Urethrostomy (PU), Prophylactic Gastropexy, Splenectomy, Stenotic Nares correction, Tail amputation, and Vulvoplasty/Episioplasty.
- Does Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery offer specialized surgery for brachycephalic breeds?
- Yes, the clinic offers minimally invasive BOAS (Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) laser surgery. This procedure is designed to correct issues like elongated soft palates and stenotic nares, which are common in breeds such as French Bulldogs, Pugs, and English Bulldogs, to significantly improve their breathing and overall welfare.
- What are the benefits of using a CO2 laser for surgery at Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery?
- Using a CO2 laser for surgery allows for precise removal of excess tissue with minimal damage to surrounding structures. The laser also cauterizes as it cuts, which results in less bleeding and a quicker, more comfortable recovery for the pet. This advanced technique can significantly improve comfort and extend life expectancy.
- How does Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery support pet owners after surgery?
- All surgeries at Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery include a concierge follow-up service. This service provides rechecks and addresses questions until the pet's stitches are removed and they are cleared to return to normal activity, typically over a two-week period. This support also helps reassure the pet's general veterinarian about the post-operative care.