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The doctors and team at Arizona Animal Wellness Center feel that our surgical procedures, pain management techniques, and after-care are the best available in veterinary medicine.
We strive to provide the most advanced and compassionate care.
Your pet’s safety is our utmost concern.
We use the safest anesthetic options available and we provide the same level of patient monitoring that is used in human medicine. We will never leave your pet’s side while under anesthesia. We monitor all of your pet’s vital signs with state-of-the-art equipment as well as manual techniques. We will always make sure that your pet recovers from surgery in a warm and comfortable way while being cared for by a trained professional.
Your pet's comfort is also a top priority with our team. We understand that surgery can be stressful for both pets and their owners. That's why we're committed to providing comprehensive pain management before, during, and after every procedure.
From routine surgeries like spays and neuters to complex orthopedic procedures, we administer carefully selected pain medications to minimize discomfort. Your pet will receive continued pain relief at home with a proper supply of medication.
AdvancedSurgeries
Advanced Surgeries Available
Dr David Colton is an orthopedic surgeon with 32 years of experience dedicated to treatment of orthopedic diseases. Advanced surgical techniques and personalized care is provided for each of his patients. Although not board-certified, Dr Colton uses the latest state-of-the-art pre-operative orthopedic planning technology that coordinates each patient's custom measurements with surgical planning tools and specialized implants. His advanced peri / intra and post-operative pain management protocols keep patients comfortable during and after all procedures and improves surgical outcomes. Every surgery he performs is tailored to a patient’s specific needs.
Advanced Procedures at a reasonable cost are available:
❖ Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)
❖ Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
❖ Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
❖ Patellar Luxation repair - Level I/II (TTT, DFO, PTO)
❖ Corrective Osteotomies for Angular Limb Deformities
❖ Fracture Repair (incl complex external fixation and locking plate systems)
❖ Arthrotomy for Meniscectomy and OCD
❖ Elbow Dysplasia repair (PAUL)
❖ Upper Airway Surgeries for Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS)
❖ Diaphragmatic Hernia repair
❖ Anal Sacculectomy
❖ Sialoadenectomy
❖ Stem-cell therapy
❖ PennHIP - Hip evaluation for Hip Dysplasia
Orthopedic Surgical Consultations
A referred patient’s initial consultation includes a full orthopedic examination, assessment of injury / concern, and options for corrective surgery or traditional medical treatment. If it is determined that traditional medical treatment is needed, your patient will be transferred back to you with any recommendations for therapy. This can be done through a phone consultation with the referring veterinarian and / or written recommendations. Dr Colton and his surgical team will be able to thoroughly answer any questions and provide a full treatment plan for surgery, through recovery, and recommendations for aftercare / rehabilitation.
*A referral to our licensed rehabilitation therapy team post surgery may be suggested to help ensure a successful recovery.
Local DVM Referral Form
We accept referrals to Dr. Colton from our community’s Veterinary Hospitals and offer his initial consultations from those referrals at no charge!! We are happy to consult on any patient that may need a surgery performed by Dr. Colton and will refer patients back to referring hospitals for all other routine care.
Dr. Colton will be happy to consult directly with any of our local community's DVMs to answer any questions they may have. Feel free to reach out for more information (480)988-3660.
Please note:
Any new client (not referred) can schedule a consultation for surgery with Dr. Colton without establishing previously with another vet or a vet at AAWC for a consultation fee
Surgery Instructions & Information
Pre-Surgery Instructions
Post-Surgical Instructions
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