Surgical Referrals
Surgical Referrals
Surgical Services
The following is a list of more commonly performed procedures (but not limited to):
Commonly performed orthopedic surgeries
- TPLO (cruciate ligament rupture surgery)
- Medial and lateral patellar luxation stabilization
- Extracapsular suture repair
- Fracture repair
- Femoral head and neck excision (FHO)
Commonly performed orthopedic surgeries
- TPLO (cruciate ligament rupture surgery)
- Medial and lateral patellar luxation stabilization
- Extracapsular suture repair
- Fracture repair
- Femoral head and neck excision (FHO)
Commonly performed soft tissue surgeries
- Oncologic surgery (mass removal)
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Splenectomy
- Cystotomy and other urogenital surgeries
- Brachycephalic surgery
- Limb Amputation
- Tail amputation
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Hernia repair
- Anal sacculectomy
- Wound explore
- Reconstructive surgery
- Many other surgical procedures
Commonly performed soft tissue surgeries
- Oncologic surgery (mass removal)
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Splenectomy
- Cystotomy and other urogenital surgeries
- Brachycephalic surgery
- Limb Amputation
- Tail amputation
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Hernia repair
- Anal sacculectomy
- Wound explore
- Reconstructive surgery
- Many other surgical procedures
More information on surgical conditions from the American College of Veterinary Services: www.acvs.org
Other Services
Radiograph review to determine whether or not surgery is indicated:
Dr. Swayne is available to assess your patient’s radiographs at no charge. These can be submitted via email to sswayne@ghvetsurgery.com or through ghvsurgery.smart.vet. Please give at least 72 hours for a response, unless the case is an emergency. If you require a faster response please indicate in the subject that it is an emergency and please call as well. Note that Dr. Swayne is not available after 5 pm on weekdays or on weekends.
If the study is more extensive, it must be submitted through ghvsurgery.smart.vet and be sure to include a complete, concise medical history including signalment and physical examination findings.
Postoperative care and management
Referring veterinarians will be directly involved in the postoperative re-examination of surgical patients.
Discharge instructions will be provided by GHVS for your medical records and for the pet owner. You are encouraged to send progress reports and recheck radiographs to Dr. Swayne and she will help you guide the postoperative care and treatment plan. Recheck radiographs must be submitted by email to sswayne@ghvetsurgery.com or through ghvsurgery.smart.vet.
Any patient undergoing orthopedic surgery must have a physical examination performed by a veterinarian at the time of suture removal and at any radiograph recheck appointment to minimize the chance of missing a complication early on. Recheck examinations can be scheduled with Dr. Swayne, please have your veterinarian communicate this through ghvsurgery.smart.vet or email surgerybooking@ghvetsurgery.com.
Rehabilitation is an essential aspect of the recovery of a pet from orthopedic surgery. Recommendations as to where this can be performed will also be provided. This should be pursued under the direct supervision of a Certified Canine rehabilitation Practitioner.
Other Services
Radiograph Review to determine whether or not surgery is indicated:
Dr. Swayne is available to assess your patient’s radiographs at no charge. These can be submitted via email to sswayne@ghvetsurgery.com or through ghvsurgery.smart.vet. Please give at least 72 hours for a response, unless the case is an emergency. If you require a faster response please indicate in the subject that it is an emergency and please call as well. Note that Dr. Swayne is not available after 5 pm on weekdays or on weekends.
If the study is more extensive, it must be submitted through ghvsurgery.smart.vet and be sure to include a complete, concise medical history including signalment and physical examination findings.
Postoperative care and management
Referring veterinarians will be directly involved in the postoperative re-examination of surgical patients. Discharge instructions will be provided by GHVS for your medical records and for the pet owner. You are encouraged to send progress reports and recheck radiographs to Dr. Swayne and she will help you guide the postoperative care and treatment plan. Recheck radiographs must be submitted by email to sswayne@ghvetsurgery.com or through ghvsurgery.smart.vet.
Any patient undergoing orthopedic surgery must have a physical examination performed by a veterinarian at the time of suture removal and at any radiograph recheck appointment to minimize the chance of missing a complication early on. Recheck examinations can be scheduled with Dr. Swayne, please have your veterinarian communicate this through ghvsurgery.smart.vet or email surgerybooking@ghvetsurgery.com.
Rehabilitation is an essential aspect of the recovery of a pet from orthopedic surgery. Recommendations as to where this can be performed will also be provided. This should be pursued under the direct supervision of a Certified Canine rehabilitation Practitioner.
How to book a surgery for a patient with Dr. Swayne
Once your veterinarian has diagnosed the surgical condition, they can set up an account on ghvsurgery.smart.vet. There is a portal where they will submit the referral information, bloodwork, radiographs and other relevant information. Alternatively your veterinarian can email surgerybooking@ghvetsurgery.com.
You will be sent a referral form that must be filled out in completion. Radiographs and bloodwork must be submitted to confirm your patient’s surgery date.
Booking a direct Surgical Consultation with Dr. Swayne
A consultation with Dr. Swayne can be arranged where needed (this is dependent on other surgical procedures that are booked and when we are in the geographical area of your veterinarians practice). Dr. Swayne will meet with you and your pet to evaluate all aspects of your pet’s medical history, perform a thorough physical examination and work with you and your veterinarian to determine the best treatment option for your pet. Radiographs and other diagnostic test results will be evaluated and discussed. Please submit requests through ghvsurgery.smart.vet.
How to book a surgery for a patient with Dr. Swayne
Once your veterinarian has diagnosed the surgical condition, they can set up an account on ghvsurgery.smart.vet. There is a portal where they will submit the referral information, bloodwork, radiographs and other relevant information. Alternatively your veterinarian can email surgerybooking@ghvetsurgery.com.
You will be sent a referral form that must be filled out in completion. Radiographs and bloodwork must be submitted to confirm your patient’s surgery date.
Booking a direct Surgical Consultation with Dr. Swayne
A consultation with Dr. Swayne can be arranged where needed (this is dependent on other surgical procedures that are booked and when we are in the geographical area of your veterinarians practice). Dr. Swayne will meet with you and your pet to evaluate all aspects of your pet’s medical history, perform a thorough physical examination and work with you and your veterinarian to determine the best treatment option for your pet. Radiographs and other diagnostic test results will be evaluated and discussed. Please submit requests through ghvsurgery.smart.vet.
What is a board-certified Veterinary Surgeon?
A board-certified Veterinary Surgeon has taken significant additional training to increase their knowledge base and skill level. It requires a year-long rotating internship, followed by a 3-yr surgical residency in an institution recognized by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. The residency training is under the direct supervision of board-certified surgeons. Following the completion of the residency program and acceptance of a publication contributing to the progress of veterinary surgery, a board exam is written by a qualifying candidate. More information is available through the American College of Veterinary Surgeons website at www.acvs.org.
What is a board-certified Veterinary Surgeon?
A board-certified Veterinary Surgeon has taken significant additional training to increase their knowledge base and skill level. It requires a year-long rotating internship, followed by a 3-yr surgical residency in an institution recognized by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. The residency training is under the direct supervision of board-certified surgeons. Following the completion of the residency program and acceptance of a publication contributing to the progress of veterinary surgery, a board exam is written by a qualifying candidate. More information is available through the American College of Veterinary Surgeons website at www.acvs.org.