Local, Affordable Help for Pets Who Struggle to Move
Dorr Veterinary Clinic in Dorr, MI works with two experienced orthopedic surgeons to help dogs and cats with mobility problems get comfortable again. Our goal is to provide excellent surgical care at a more affordable price, without the long-distance travel for you and your pet. Call (269) 793-7387 to get started.
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We are a full-service veterinary practice, and we are expanding our surgical services to help pet parents in and around Dorr who need orthopedic surgery. Your pet’s case is overseen by our own veterinarian, who assists with diagnosis and post-op treatment plans. Diagnostic imaging, including digital radiography, is available on site, so your pet’s care stays in one familiar place.
Our Referral Program for Orthopedics Is Simple
The pet’s referring veterinarian can refer to us by emailing the request to molly@dorrvetclinic.com and attaching the patient’s history and records. X-rays needed for TPLO surgery must be taken at specific angles with a calibration ball. We are happy to complete these for the patient, or we can share the requirements so the referring vet can take them. Clients can call to schedule their initial examination with Dorr Vet. We then provide a customized estimate and schedule a surgery day for the patient.
Our Team
Kim Boswell, DVM, DACVS
Dr. Boswell is a board certified surgeon with the ACVS and graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing for over 21 years and specializes in orthopedic cases. Dr. Boswell has extensive experience in performing advanced-level surgeries, including cruciate ligament repairs with the MRIT surgery method. She offers other patellar luxation repair, and other orthopedic procedures
Kim Quandt, DVM, DACVS
Dr. Quandt attended Michigan State University for her college undergraduate and veterinary school education, graduating in 2011. She completed her surgical residency with Blue Pearl Specialty Hospital in Michigan. She now has over 10 years of experience working in veterinary specialty surgery and became board certified in 2017. Dr. Quandt loves to travel and now own’s her own mobile surgery practice titled Drift Veterinary Surgery Services.
Kayce Koski, DVM, Dorr Vet Practice Owner
Dr. Kayce Koski is the practice owner of Dorr Veterinary Clinic and enlists the expertise of these two surgeons to offer orthopedic and specialty surgeries to the patients of Dorr Vet Clinic and the surrounding areas. She oversees each patient’s case and assists with the diagnosis and post-op treatment plans. Our team is pleased to offer these surgical procedures as a local option and less expensive service for owner’s.
Some of Our Orthopedic Procedures
TPLO
(Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
This surgery treats knee joint ruptures in dogs by cutting and rotating the top of the shinbone (tibial plateau) and stabilizing it with screws and a plate.
MRIT
(Modified Retinacular Imbrication Technique)
The surgeon makes an incision to explore the knee joint, assess the CCL and check for arthritis or meniscal injury. If there is any meniscal injury, it is partially removed.
FHO
(Femoral Head Ostectomy)
During FHO surgery, the femoral head is removed, leaving the hip socket empty. Scar tissue develops between the femur and acetabulum to hold the femur in place.
Luxating Patella
Surgical repair of the patella (knee cap) involves relocating its attachment point, deepening the femur groove, and tightening the joint capsule.
Orthopedic Surgery Questions From Dorr Pet Owners
Who performs orthopedic surgery at Dorr Veterinary Clinic?
Two experienced, board-certified surgeons, Dr. Kim Boswell and Dr. Kim Quandt, perform our orthopedic procedures. Dr. Kayce Koski, our practice owner, oversees each patient’s case and assists with diagnosis and post-op treatment plans.
How does the orthopedic referral process work?
The referring veterinarian emails the request to molly@dorrvetclinic.com and attaches the patient’s history and records. Clients then call to schedule an initial examination with Dorr Vet. We provide a customized estimate and schedule a surgery day.
What is a TPLO and when is it needed?
TPLO stands for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. It treats knee joint ruptures in dogs by cutting and rotating the top of the shinbone and stabilizing it with screws and a plate.
What are the X-ray requirements for TPLO surgery?
TPLO planning requires X-rays taken at specific angles with a calibration ball. We can take these for your pet, or we can share the requirements with your referring veterinarian so they can complete them.
What is the MRIT method for cruciate ligament repair?
MRIT stands for Modified Retinacular Imbrication Technique. The surgeon explores the knee joint, assesses the CCL and checks for arthritis or meniscal injury. Any injured meniscus is partially removed. Dr. Boswell has extensive experience with this method.
What is an FHO surgery?
FHO stands for Femoral Head Ostectomy. The femoral head is removed, leaving the hip socket empty. Scar tissue then develops between the femur and the acetabulum to hold the femur in place.
Do you repair luxating patellas?
Yes. Surgical repair of a luxating patella involves relocating the patella’s attachment point, deepening the femur groove and tightening the joint capsule.
Ready to Get Your Pet Moving Again?
Call (269) 793-7387 or request a visit to schedule your pet’s initial orthopedic examination. We also offer flexible payment options to help with the cost of care.