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SURGERY

SOFT TISSUE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY SOLUTIONS

We perform surgery for a number of medical reasons. Surgery can be used for soft tissue problems, or most anything non-joint or bone related.

soft tissue surgery

dog surgery
Soft tissue surgery is any surgery non-joint or bone related, and can include ear, nose, throat, cardio-thoracic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, urogenital, skin reconstructive and oncological surgeries. If soft tissue surgery is recommended for your pet, we will do everything possible to keep them safe and comfortable before, during, and after the surgery.
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Veterinary soft tissue surgery is recommended for a variety of reasons. The most common soft tissue surgeries for animals are spay procedures, neuter procedures, hernia repairs, and mass removals. More advanced soft tissue surgeries include cystotomy, abdominal exploratory surgery, and splenectomy.

Our veterinarians adhere to the highest level of care standards for all surgical procedures. Our highly skilled doctors place the utmost emphasis on pain management to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable throughout the treatment process. We believe that keeping our patients safe and comfortable before, during and after surgery is of the greatest importance and an essential component of your pet's care.

orthopedic surgery

Dog Hips Surgery
Orthopedic surgery can help animals who suffer from joint problems, torn ligaments, broken bones, and can even help correct congenital problems. Most orthopedic surgery is focused around the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), sometimes referred to as the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Pay attention to the way your pet is moving around; any unusual changes may mean they have an orthopedic condition.

Typical symptoms of an orthopedic disorder include difficulty getting up, favoring a leg intermittently when walking, limping - swelling in the leg, stiffness, or decreased activity level. If you notice any of these problems, you should take your pet to our facility for an examination. Some common pet orthopedic surgeries are explained below.


Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)

Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy is used to repair a torn ligament by changing the dynamic of the animal’s knee. The ligament becomes irrelevant to the stability of the knee by counteracting the force that caused the ligament to tear. The reconstructive surgery cuts the tibia bone, rotates it, and becomes held in place with metal plates. This is an extremely effective long-term solution for the injury.

Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)

Tibial tuberosity advancement is a reconstructive surgery used to repair a torn ligament by changing the dynamic of the ligament so that it is no longer necessary for the stabilization. The surgery uses titanium implants and has a quick recovery time.

luxating patella surgery

​Patellar luxation is a dislocated kneecap and most commonly seen in small breed dogs. Most patellar luxation occurs when the patellar displaces from its normal position to the inside of the knee. Pets with this condition may have an intermittent non-weight bearing lameness and you may even hear a popping noise in their knee. There are many ways to treat this from a simple knee brace for a Grade 1 luxation, to realignment surgery for lower grade luxation. Bring your pet in so we can determine the best way to treat the luxation.

​Fracture Repairs

A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage and can be repaired from simple external splinting to more advanced internal plating. Fractures are typically caused by trauma, a disease or tumor in the bone, or stress applied to a certain bone.

​Our doctors refer all orthopedic surgeries to Saguaro Veterinary Surgery If our doctors recommend an orthopedic procedure for your pet a consultation with Saguaro Veterinary Surgery  will be scheduled.  All scheduling and details will be taken care of by our staff.  For more information about Saguaro Veterinary Surgery, please visit their website at https://saguarovetsurgery.com.
Call Us @ 520.848.3644
Tucson Area Vet

Tangerine Pet Clinic
12090 N Thornydale Rd, Ste 104
Marana, AZ  85658
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P. (520) 848-DOGG (3644)
​F. (520) 308-5348

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, ​Business Hours
Monday - Friday:
9:00am - 5:00pm​

Saturday:

​9:00am - 3:00pm
(Open Saturdays below)

​Sunday:
Closed

Doctor's Hours by appointment only*


Memorial Holiday Hours
Closed - Saturday 5/24/25
Closed - Monday 5/26/25

4th of July Holiday Hours
Closed - Friday 7/4/2025
Closed - Saturday 7/5/25
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Labor Day Holiday Hours
Closed - Saturday 8/30/25
Closed -  Monday 9/1/25

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Closed - Thursday 11/27/25
Closed - Friday 11/28/25
Closed - Saturday 11/29/25

Christmas Holiday Hours 
Closed - Thursday 12/25/25

New Years' Holiday Hours
Closed - Thursday 1/1/26


Open on the following Saturdays in 2025:

2/15/2025, 3/1/2025
5/3/2025, 6/21/2025
7/12/2025, 7/26/2025
8/9/2025, 8/23/2025
9/13/2025, 9/27/2025
10/4/2025, 10/18/2025


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