Surgery

Surgery at Cerro Alto

When advanced veterinary surgery is needed, your pet is in exceptionally good hands at Cerro Alto. The depth and breadth of our surgical talent is unrivaled in this region, giving your pet convenient local access to board-certified veterinary surgeons who are at the top of their profession.

Importantly, our surgeons have advanced training in minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy and arthroscopy, which significantly reduce postoperative pain, shorten recovery times, and improve patient outcomes.

Plus, our Radiology department works closely with our surgery team on pre-surgical planning and image-guided interventions, ensuring the utmost accuracy and precision of every procedure.

The surgical services we offer

Cerro Alto offers a full range of surgical services on an elective as well as a 24/7 emergency basis. Our advanced capabilities include:

What sets our surgical services apart

In addition to offering the most robust array of advanced surgical capabilities in SLO County, Cerro Alto’s surgical team is led by Dr. Joseph Raleigh, a dedicated researcher and educator who’s passionate about sharing knowledge with the referring veterinarian community. Like the saying that a rising tide raises all boats, Dr. Raleigh is committed to helping raise the standard of specialty veterinary care in this region.

Read more about Dr. Raleigh.

Questions?

Simply call us at (805) 457-8724 any time, day or night. We’re always here for you and your pet.