Veterinary Surgery in Mission | Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

Veterinarians Performing Surgical Operation

Board-Certified Care Available 24/7

When it comes to your pet's surgery, experience matters. Choosing a hospital with board-certified surgeons means placing your pet in the hands of highly trained experts who have dedicated years to mastering the art and science of veterinary surgery. OPVES has two board-certified surgeons, Dr. David Allen and Dr. Kim Aeschlimann.

With advanced training beyond veterinary school, including a rigorous residency and certification process, our surgeons are equipped to handle the most complex cases with precision and care. This expertise ensures that every procedure-whether routine or life-saving-is performed with the highest standard of excellence, giving your pet the best possible outcome.

Emergencies don't wait, and neither do we. Our hospital has ICU staff and veterinarians in the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to monitor and provide necessary care for your pet.

Our board-certified anesthesiologist and surgeons are on call 24/7, ready to provide life-saving surgical care whenever your pet needs it most. With round-the-clock monitoring and care, we can ensure that even the most urgent cases receive the highest level of surgical and anesthetic care— because every second counts.

Anesthesia Advantage

Committed to providing gold-standard veterinary anesthetic care, Mission and Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty are the only veterinary hospitals with a board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Charlotte Marquis. With her expertise, pet owners can take comfort in knowing their pets will have a safe and successful surgical outcome! Dr. Marquis is here to provide:

Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation: Dr. Marquis understands that each pet is unique and that its needs vary significantly. She will assess your pet's physical condition, medical history, and personality and create a customized anesthesia plan for it. Your pet gets tailored treatment at our hospitals!
Monitoring: Monitoring starts at anesthetic induction and continues into the recovery period. Our anesthesia team uses advanced techniques to support your pet's well-being before, during, and post-procedure. Anesthesia-trained technicians will stay with your pet well into the recovery process, ensuring your pet is stable and comfortable after surgery.

Pain Management: At our hospitals, pain management is a priority! Our anesthesia team uses medication and high-quality nursing care to keep your pet comfortable during its stay. Dr. Marquis has advanced training in performing nerve stimulator and ultrasound-guided local anesthesia for patients needing fracture repair, TPLO, amputation, foreign body surgery, and more.
Going Above and Beyond: Our facilities are teaching hospitals! We pride ourselves on providing learning resources and advanced training to veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, allowing us to practice high-quality care. Dr. Marquis provides continuing education to our technical staff and the veterinary community. In-person and online anesthesia training ensures our staff practices the best quality medicine possible, significantly impacting the patient's comfort and safety.
Comprehensive Care Team: Having a big team has its perks! Dr. Marquis works alongside our surgeons, internists, criticalist and cardiologist. This integrated approach leads to better overall care for your pet.

Orthopedic Surgery: Restoring Mobility and Comfort

Our comprehensive orthopedic surgery options are for pets with bone, joint, or ligament issues. Our specialized surgical team uses advanced techniques to help your pet regain mobility and live pain-free lives. Some common problems that may require orthopedic surgical intervention include:

Cranial cruciate ligament tear
Luxating patella
Hip and Elbow Displaysia
Fractured or broken bones
Limb deformities
Tenosynovitis

Orthopedic Surgical Procedures:

TPLO
Fracture Repair
IVDD - Back/Neck surgery
Hip Replacement
Luxating Patella
Arthrodesis
FHO - Femoral Head and Neck Osteotomy

Soft Tissue Surgery: Expert Care for Internal Health Issues

Our surgery team offers a range of soft tissue surgeries, addressing pets' conditions that can include ear, nose, and throat, cardiothoracic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, skin, and soft tissue issues. These include procedures such as:

Tumor or mass removal
Biopsies
Blockages
Total Ear Canal Ablation
Perineal hernia repair
Brachycephalic syndrome: stenotic nares, redundant soft plate
Ana sacculectomy
Gastropexy
Laryngeal Paralysis

Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures:

Abdominal Exploratory
GDV - Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
Gl Foreign Body
Splenectomy
Perineal Ureterostomy
C-Section
Wound Repair / Wound VAC - Vacuum-assisted Closure
TECA - Total Ear Canal Ablation

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Now offering Laparoscopic Surgery!

Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services is now offering laparoscopic surgery using advanced minimally invasive technology. This provides less pain, decreased blood loss and quicker recovery for your four-legged family member. The VetOvation minimally invasive system enables the doctors to place a tiny scope and instruments inside the patient for spay and biopsy along with many other applications. This will save many dogs and cats from undergoing an invasive open surgical procedure. They also have the ability to use the scope in the urinary bladder for less invasive stone retrieval.

If you have questions about the surgical services we offer or your pet's upcoming procedure, please call us at (913) 361-3800 or use our Contact Us form to send us an email.