WAHPR Surgery Department Wachusett Animal Hospital is pleased to open our referral surgical department headed by residency trained surgeon, Dr. Richard Wong. We now offer a wide range of specialty surgical procedures which utilize leading instruments and technology. Dr. Wong offers procedures to treat orthopedic, gastrointestinal, thoracic, urogenital, and neoplastic conditions. As always, our emergency department continues to provide life-saving surgical procedures including gastric derotation and pexy, splenectomy, wound repair, gastrointestinal procedures and more. Common procedures that Dr. Wong performs are ACL repairs (TPLO and lateral suture) and fracture repairs. Fracture fixation often implements pins and wires, internal plates, and external skeletal fixators. Fixation must be tailored toward the patient and the fracture severity and location. Advances in repair techniques have increased the chances for more reliable fracture stabilization and faster healing. At WAHPR, surgical patients are continuously monitored 24/7 by a team of veterinarians and certified technicians. State-of-the-art blood machines, x-ray, ultrasound and monitors ensure the best care for your patients along with peace of mind for their owners. When referring a surgical case, please use our online referral form: (www.wahpr.com/ReferringVeterinarians/WAHPR-Patient-Referral-Form.pdf). Clients can schedule a consult directly with Dr. Wong for stable patients. If the patient is unstable (i.e. trauma) it will be admitted through the emergency department and then transferred to the surgery department as indicated. Please call 978-874-4100 with any questions regarding a consultation or surgery. WAHPR views our facility as an extension of your practice. The entire team at WAHPR is honored for the privilege and opportunity to care for your patients. Our team of emergency professionals takes this trust seriously; we treat each and every patient as if they were our own. We are dedicated to providing the safest and most caring environment that you will find; we are committed to exceeding the expectations of your clients and patients. Working with the referring practitioner as one team, we can meet your patient’s most challenging healthcare needs. Procedures Offered at Wachusett Animal Hospital Abdominal Exploratory Adrenalectomy Amputation Anal Sacculectomy Arthrodesis partial carpus/tarsus Arthrodesis total carpus/tarsus Arytenoid lateralization Biopsy Incisional Brachycephalic Airway SX Calcaneal tendon repair C-section Chylothorax FX - Radius/Ulna GDV without resection GDV with resection Laceration Extensive Lateral Fabellar Suture FX - Metacarpal/Metatarsal Liver biopsy Rib Resection FX - Femur Shaft Lung Lobectomy Salivary mucocele FX - Femur condylar FX - Tibial tuberosity Mandibulectomy Mass Removal Scrotal Urethrostomy Skin Graft FX - Tibia Shaft Maxillectomy Mediastinal Mass Removal Nephrectomy OCD Shoulder Splenectomy Cystotomy Partial Cystectomy Hernia Inguinal Hernia Diaphragmatic Digit Amputation Enterotomy Enucleation Hernia Perineal Unilateral Hernia Perineal Bilateral Implant Removal Pin OCD Stifle Partial Hepatectomy Partial Pancreatectomy Patella Luxation Penile Amputation Episioplasty Implant Removal ESF Pericardectomy FHO FX - Mandibular Symphysis Implant Removal Plate Perianal Tumor Gastrotomy FX - Mandible Cholecystectomy Tracheostomy Perineal Urethrostomy FX - Scapula FX - Humerus shaft FX - Humerus trochlear FX - Ilium FX - Acetabulum FX - SI LUX Portosystemic Shunt Pyometra Rectal Polyp Resection & Anastomosis Subtotal Colectomy Tail Amputation TECABO Temporary Tracheostomy Thyroid mass TPLO Ulnar Osteotomy Ulnar Ostectomy Ununited anconeal process Ventral Bulla Osteotomy