1. Will my pet have to stay overnight?

2.Can I visit my pet after surgery?

3. What kind of care will my
pet need when I bring him/her home?

VSCD’s approach is unique. Our High Tech, High Touch methodology sets us apart from others. Click here for more info!
 
 

VSCD profiles interesting and instructive cases and techniques as they present.

Technique:
Osteochondral Autograft Transfer (OAT)
Name:
Treatment for Cartilage defects
Breed:
Any Canine, particular large/giant breeds
Condition:
Developmental or Acquired cartilage lesions

Osteochondrosis (OC) is a developmental disease of articular cartilage most commonly affecting young, rapidly growing, large-to-giant breed dogs. Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Newfoundlands, Mastiffs, Great Danes, and German Shepherds are breeds reported to have greater risk for the disease. The cause and pathogenesis of OC is not completely understood but appears Read more...

 
 

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Brochures:

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Newsletter & Featured Patient Archive:

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Newsroom : VSCD Articles & Announcements

VSCD Articles

Date:
Article Title: Link:

7/1/11

Advances in OCD Management and Prognosis

7/1/11

Foxtail Migration – Wally Lund

7/1/10

Elbow Replacement

7/1/10

Veterinary Orthopedic Implants

7/1/10

Vacuum-assisted closure is here!!

7/1/10

SHO - Sliding Humeral Osteotomy

7/1/10

Arthrex - Arthroscopy equipment

7/1/10

Distal Femoral Osteotomy (Fixin System)

7/1/10

Ice-packs, frozen peas or GameReady? What, how and why

11/11/08

Vet Stem Treatment

6/1/07

New thoughts on Anesthesia and Pain Control

5/7/07

Dr. Terri Schiller and her husband Rick Schiller for another exciting round of total hip replacements

4/21/07

TTA and Kyon Canine Hip Replacement Systems Conference In Boston

4/3/07

VSCD Doctors Attend Local Conference

VSCD Announcements

Date:
Announcement Title: Link:
6/30/11
Addition To Staff: Dr. Erin Paster
6/15/11

VSCD Treats Uncommon Caudal Cruciate Ligament Injury

5/12/11

Holistic Veterinary Care Grand Opening

3/10/11

VSCD Updates Their Image Capture Equipment

2/14/11

VSCD Utilizes Mini Implant Kit

1/4/11

Nitinol Stents For Canine Tracheal Collapse

12/20/10
Wound Assisted Wound Closure (VAC)
10/11/10

Fidex CT Scanner Acquisition

8/15/10

VSCD Adds Arthrex Mini-Arthroscope

7/1/10
Greg Goodman BS RVT – offers C.E. on Wheels
7/1/10
Berkeley Area CE Dinner
7/1/10
Veterinary Surgical Centers-Dublin
7/1/10
Fixin (www.traumavet.it)
7/1/10
Mobile TPLO
7/1/10

Corner of the Clinic

5/10/10

Arthroscopy: VSC-Dublin

3/4/10
Congratulations: Dr. Alastair R. Coomer
6/11/09
Notable Changes: VSCD shortens name to VSC
6/8/09

Notable Moves: New home in Berkeley, Ca.

5/30/09

Addition to staff: Dr. Alastair R. Coomer

4/17/09

New trauma fixation device utilized 'Fixin'

3/4/09

Paco unexpectedly passes away & canine haute couture

2/28/09

VSCD doctors attend "invitation-only" surgery seminar

1/6/09

Dr. Kim Carlson specializes in microvascular procedures

11/1/08
Dr. Towle surgical instructor at Kansas State University
11/1/08
VSCD doctors attend VSTSC Conference in Santa Fe.
11/1/08

SOP Implant System

6/1/08
Splashdogs!
3/10/08
New VSCD Certifications
10/18/07

VSCD Minimal Invasive Surgery Techniques

8/15/07
Addition to staff: Dr. Heather A. Towle
7/3/07
Addition to staff: Amie B. Csiszer
6/1/07
VSCD Launches New Website

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Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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7660 Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
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1048 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA.  94710
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