Boston Veterinary Specialists offers the specialized expertise you want for your dog or cat.
Pet owners in the Boston area have access to the latest surgical advancements from highly experienced surgical specialists in private practice at Boston Veterinary Specialists. Dr. William Henry and Dr. Catherine Briere are board-certified Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. They have decades of experience and have performed most veterinary surgical procedures thousands of times. As board-certified specialists, Dr. Henry and Dr. Briere have completed advanced residency training beyond veterinary school and passed rigorous examinations by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
We invite you and your veterinarian to consult with Dr. Henry or Dr. Briere regarding your pet's surgical needs. Our team offers:
Dog Orthopedic surgery:
Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for fragmented coronoid process, osteochondrosis dessicans, biceps tenosynovitis and other joint procedures
Fracture repair, especially treatment of severe or complicated fractures of the limbs, spine and pelvis
Diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment of lameness
Cranial cruciate ligament repairs using TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement ) and Securos Repair (extracapsular)
Correction of hereditary limb abnormalities, luxating patella, growth plate abnormalities and injuries.
Meniscal and other knee injury repairs
Joint cartilage surface injuries: shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and tarsal
Surgical care and management of hip dysplasia from 10 weeks of age to 10 plus years of age.
Head and neck surgery:
Mandibulectomy
Maxilectomy
Soft palate resection
Total ear canal ablation
Thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy
Surgical treatment of laryngeal paralysis
Soft tissue surgery:
Oncologic surgery
Reconstructive procedures for the skin
Gastrointestinal surgery
Urogenital repair
Cardiovascular surgery:
Pericardial effusion
Thoracic masses
Congenital abnormalities including patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and persistent right aortic arch (PRAA)
Lung lobe torsion
Thoracoscopy, for minimally invasive exploration or surgery of the chest cavity and/or lungs
Cat Abdominal surgery:
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
Portosystemic shunts
Abdominal mass resection
Diaphragmatic/pericardial/peritoneal hernia repair
Biliary obstruction
Neurologic surgery:
Intervertebral disc disease
Lumbosacral disease
Hereditary abnormalities resulting in spinal cord dysfunction and/or pain
Surgical services also include:
24 hour care, including monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature), diet, intake and eliminations
Close monitoring during recovery by our veterinarians and nursing staff - pain medications and antibiotics are precisely administered and your surgeon's specific instructions are followed at all times
Clean bedding and caring personal attention to your pet's physical comfort and emotional well-being
Regular updates for you and your referring veterinarian

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