Veterinary Surgical Solutions
Veterinary Surgical Solutions is a general practice practice in Austin, TX. Procedures include Lung and Liver lobectomies, Fracture repair – DCP, LC-DCP, Locking Plates, and external skeletal fixators (ESF), Diaphragmatic Hernia and PPDH repair, and Malunions, non-unions, angular limb deformities (ALD).
About
Veterinary Surgical Solutions is an Austin-based practice dedicated to providing affordable surgical and rehabilitation options for pets. The clinic specializes in soft tissue, orthopedic, and oncologic surgeries, alongside canine rehabilitation services, including a state-of-the-art water treadmill. This model allows pet owners to save an average of 30% to 50% on surgical costs.
The clinic's business model relies on primary care veterinarians for wellness services, allowing it to focus solely on surgery and rehabilitation. It collaborates with rescue groups, emergency clinics, and veterinarians to identify needs and often does not require a pre-surgical consultation, as the pet's surgical need is typically established by their primary or emergency veterinarian.
Surgical team
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Kirk Lewis
DVM, CCRT
After graduating from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lewis began his career in emergency medicine.
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Marian Romero
Marian is originally from Colombia and joined the VSS team in the spring of 2015.
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Sharon Smith
Sharon grew up in the Northeast and received her degree in fine art at Rutgers University.
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LeeAnn Lucero
LeeAnn was born and raised in colorful Colorado.
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Leny Gonzales
Born and raised in Austin, TX Leny has always had a passion for animals since she was a little kid.
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Leonor Tavera
I’m original from Florida and moved to Austin about 14 years ago so I consider myself an Austinite at this point.
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Claudia Villanueva
My name is Claudia and I am originally from Monterrey, Mexico but I have lived most of my life here in Austin, Texas.
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Ciara Buechner
Procedures
- Lung and Liver lobectomies
- Fracture repair – DCP, LC-DCP, Locking Plates, and external skeletal fixators (ESF)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia and PPDH repair
- Malunions, non-unions, angular limb deformities (ALD)
- Prophylactic Gastropexy
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma removal
- Exploratory Laparotomies
- Mast Cell Tumor removal
- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)
- Mass or tumor removal
- Extracapsular cranial cruciate ligament repair
- Splenectomy – with ligature device
- Medial and Lateral Patella Luxation
- Limb and digit amputation
- Superficial digital flexor tendon repair
- Coxofemoral Luxation – joint capsulorrhaphy
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Canine Rehabilitation
- Total ear canal ablation (TECA) w/ lateral bullae ostectomy (LBO)
- Bone Biopsy
- Achilles Tendon repair
- Ulnar ostectomy/osteotomy
- Hernia repair – umbilical, inguinal, scrotal, and perineal
- Carpal and Tarsal Arthrodesis
- Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) Surgery
- Salivary mucocele
- Brachycephalic airway surgery – soft palate, nares, and everted saccules
- Femoral Head & Neck Ostectomy (FHO)
- Oncologic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sub-total Colectomy
- Cholecystectomy (Gall bladder removal)
- Cystotomy – stone or mass removal
- Joint taps
- Sacroiliac luxation
- Perineal and Scrotal Urethrostomy (PU)
- Soft Tissue Surgery
Equipment
- In-house lab
- Digital x-ray systems
- Water treadmill
Photos
Photos via Google · Michelle Allen, Violet Weber, Lindsay Myers, Gus Manke, Jaclyn Tran
Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical services are offered at Veterinary Surgical Solutions?
- Veterinary Surgical Solutions offers a range of surgical services, including soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oncologic surgery. Specific procedures listed include hernia repair, lung and liver lobectomies, cholecystectomy, brachycephalic airway surgery, TPLO, TTA, fracture repair, and various tumor removals.
- How does Veterinary Surgical Solutions provide affordable care?
- The clinic's business model focuses solely on surgery and rehabilitation, depending on primary care veterinarians for wellness services. This approach reduces overhead costs by not carrying a large inventory of products, medications, or vaccinations, allowing the savings to be passed on to clients. They also maximize surgical availability, performing over 25 procedures weekly to keep costs down.
- Does Veterinary Surgical Solutions offer rehabilitation services?
- Yes, Veterinary Surgical Solutions added canine rehabilitation services in 2018. The facility includes a state-of-the-art water treadmill as part of its rehabilitation offerings.
- Is a pre-surgical consultation always necessary at Veterinary Surgical Solutions?
- In most cases, a pre-surgical consultation is not necessary to provide estimates and schedule surgery. This is because the pet's surgical need has typically already been established by their primary care veterinarian or an emergency veterinarian.
- What is Dr. Kirk Lewis's experience in veterinary surgery?
- Dr. Kirk Lewis, the owner and surgeon, has over 20 years of surgical experience in Austin and has performed more than 17,000 procedures. He developed the program over two decades ago to address the need for affordable surgical options and has performed over 50,000 spay/neuter surgeries while serving as Medical Director for a local non-profit.