Surgery Overview

We are pleased to offer consultation and surgery for a variety of soft tissue, oncologic, and orthopedic surgical problems in cats and dogs. We work closely with the primary care veterinarian to provide optimal care when specialized diagnostics and/or surgical procedures are required. We collaborate closely with our Oncology team to provide surgical care for patients with cancer when surgery is part of a recommended treatment plan. We also collaborate with other local veterinary specialists, including radiologists, internists, neurologists, and surgeons as needed. State-of-the-art technology, including digital radiography, arthroscopy, and advanced anesthesia and pain management services, ensure comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options.

Our certified technicians share extensive training and experience in specialized surgical nursing and in advanced anesthesia and pain management. They receive continuing education to maintain our services at the highest level and are involved with all aspects of your pet’s care, from the initial consultation to recovery and post-operative follow-up.

John Wooldridge

DVM, Diplomate ACVS

Dr. Wooldridge attended veterinary school at Atlantic Veterinary College of the University of Prince Edward Island before completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at The Animal Medical Center in New York City and then a residency in small animal surgery at the University of California, Davis. He became board certified as a specialist in small animal surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2001. Dr. Wooldridge co-founded Veterinary Cancer & Surgery Specialists in 2014 and has been in specialty practice in the Portland area since 1999.

His professional interests span both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including oncologic (cancer) surgery, hepatobiliary and urinary system surgery, fracture repair, cranial cruciate ligament disease, patellar luxation, and the relationship of limb alignment to common orthopedic problems.