H-Town Veterinary Specialists (Spring Branch)
H-Town Veterinary Specialists (Spring Branch) is a general practice practice in Houston, TX, staffed by 2 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Arthroscopic TPLO.
About
H-Town Veterinary Specialists is Houston's Premier Veterinary Bone & Joint Center, specializing in orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy. The practice is owned and operated by Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons, all of whom are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). They are recognized as pioneers in veterinary orthopedics, with their team having over 80,000 cases of combined surgical experience and contributing to the field through teaching and research.
This specialty clinic prioritizes efficient scheduling, often offering same-day appointments for surgical consultations, in contrast to longer wait times elsewhere. H-Town Veterinary Specialists works in collaboration with primary care veterinarians, accepting direct contact or referrals for advanced specialized care. Following treatment, they provide a personalized recovery plan and send a report back to the referring veterinarian. Many orthopedic surgeries are managed with outpatient care, allowing recovery at home.
Surgical team
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Brian Beale
DVM, DACVS
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Javier Avendano
DVM
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J. Matthew Sherwood
DVM, MS
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Don Hulse
DVM, DACVS, DECVS
Procedures
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic TPLO
Photos
Photos via Google · J B, H-Town Veterinary Specialists (Spring Branch), Katelyn Zimmerer
Frequently asked questions
- What type of veterinary specialization does H-Town Veterinary Specialists provide?
- H-Town Veterinary Specialists is Houston's Premier Veterinary Bone & Joint Center, specializing in orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy. The practice is owned and operated by Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons, all of whom are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS).
- What is the typical wait time for a surgical consultation at H-Town Veterinary Specialists?
- H-Town Veterinary Specialists aims for minimal wait times, often offering same-day appointments. As a surgery-focused practice, they can see patients very quickly, with a maximum wait time of 72 hours.
- How does H-Town Veterinary Specialists collaborate with a pet's primary care veterinarian?
- A specialist at H-Town Veterinary Specialists works closely with the pet's primary veterinarian to develop the best possible treatment plan. Pet owners can contact the clinic directly or have their veterinarian send a referral. After treatment, a personalized recovery plan is provided, and a report is sent to the primary care veterinarian.
- What is H-Town Veterinary Specialists' approach to post-operative recovery?
- For many orthopedic surgeries, H-Town Veterinary Specialists recommends outpatient care, allowing the pet to recover at home with limited supervised movement. This approach aims to reduce surgery costs and facilitate better healing outcomes, as overnight care is often not required.
- What is the experience level of the surgical team at H-Town Veterinary Specialists?
- The surgical team at H-Town Veterinary Specialists has over 80,000 cases of combined surgical experience. They also have more than 30 years of experience teaching veterinary surgery, contributing to veterinary journals, textbook chapters, and published research, and teaching minimally-invasive surgical techniques globally.