VetScalpel

03/12/2026

Dr. Katherine Irwin and the team at Great Plains Veterinary Dermatology in Omaha, NE, now offer dermatology procedures using a VetScalpel PRO+ CO2 laser—a precise option for many skin-focused needs, including removal of growths and warts, treatment of chronic lesions, and care for sensitive, hard-to-heal areas where gentle tissue handling is critical. Compared with traditional techniques, VetScalpel laser surgery has less bleeding, less pain, a lower risk of infection, shorter surgery/anesthesia times, and a smoother, shorter recovery.

At Great Plains Veterinary Dermatology, advanced medical care is never cold or impersonal. Guided by integrity, collaboration, accessibility, community commitment, and empathy, the practice blends world-class expertise with neighborly kindness and personalized plans for every patient and family.

To schedule an appointment, call (402) 395-8902 or visit greatplainsvetderm.com. Learn more about laser surgery, its benefits, and the American-made VetScalpel technology at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery.

03/11/2026

Country Creek Animal Hospital in Allen, TX, led by Dr. Daryl Mensik, now offers advanced soft-tissue procedures with a VetScalpel CO2 laser—helping reduce bleeding, pain, infection risk, and anesthesia time, and supporting a smoother recovery for many common surgical needs.

As fellow pet owners, the Country Creek team is dedicated to compassionate, comprehensive care and building trusted partnerships with families—so every patient can receive the safest, most comfortable experience possible. Schedule a visit at www.countrycreekvets.com or call 972-649-6777.

Learn more about laser surgery benefits and the American-made VetScalpel CO2 laser at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery.

03/10/2026

Progressive Veterinary Hospital in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands—home to Dr. Ariel Baumann and Dr. Kasey Canton—has added a VetScalpel CO2 laser, which now offers advanced soft-tissue procedures. For many surgeries, this means less bleeding, less pain, a lower infection risk, shorter surgery/anesthesia times, and a smoother recovery for pets.

As the largest full-service veterinary clinic on St. Croix, Progressive Veterinary Hospital pairs modern medicine with a compassionate, supportive team focused on top-quality medical, surgical, and dental care in a welcoming environment.

To schedule an appointment, call 340-718-1256 or visit progressivevethospital.com. Learn more about laser surgery, its benefits, and the American-made VetScalpel CO2 laser at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery.

03/10/2026

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Join us at the 2026 Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium (VLSS), May 15–16, 2026, in Summerlin (Las Vegas), NV. Register at vlss.net!

Confirmed speakers include:
• Jakub Kaczmarek, DVM, Dipl. ECVS, Dipl. EBVS
• Jason Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD
• Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD
• Lori MacDougall, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, MVSc
• John Godbold Jr., DVM
• Noel Berger, DVM, MS
• Josh Broadwater, DVM, DACVO
• Boaz Man, DVM
• Ursula Mayer, DVM, Dipl. ECVD
• Ray Arza, DVM
• C. Kumar N. Patel, PhD, inventor of the CO2 laser
• Peter Vitruk, PhD, laser physicist

Symposium topics include BOAS and upper airway procedures, general soft-tissue surgery workflows, dermatology and lesion management, and ophthalmic applications, plus practical tips you can use right away in the OR.

If you’re looking for practical, case-driven education you can bring straight into your OR, this is the meeting for you.

Learn more + register at vlss.net



*Information, terms, speakers, and program details are subject to change without prior notice.

03/10/2026

03/06/2026

Dr. Christy Silvaberg, DVM, and the team at Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital in San Diego, CA, provide BOAS-focused care for brachycephalic dogs like French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and Pugs, supported by a VetScalpel PRO+ CO2 laser for precise soft-tissue procedures with less bleeding, less pain, lower infection risk, and smoother recovery.

Common BOAS signs include noisy breathing/snoring, exercise intolerance, gagging, overheating, and restless sleep. Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital is committed to compassionate care and a higher standard of surgical support for every patient.

Call 619-224-0773 or visit sunsetcliffsanimalhospital.com. Learn more about laser surgery, its benefits, and American-made innovation at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Dr. Monica Gabourel, owner of Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery in San Diego, offers BOAS laser surgery with a VetScalpel PRO+ CO2 laser for short-nosed breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and English Bulldogs—treating stenotic nares and an elongated soft palate to help them breathe easier. If your pet has noisy breathing, snoring, exercise intolerance, gagging, or regurgitation, BOAS may be the reason.

CO2 laser surgery can mean less bleeding, less pain, lower infection risk, shorter surgery/anesthesia time, and a smoother recovery. Call 858-422-4822 or visit www.stitchvet.com.

Learn more about laser surgery benefits and the American-made VetScalpel technology: vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery

03/05/2026

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and Dr. George Elane in College Station now offer advanced surgical care for equine patients using a VetScalpel CO2 laser. This technology can support many soft-tissue procedures, offering benefits such as reduced bleeding, less pain, lower infection risk, shorter surgery and anesthesia time, and a smoother recovery.

As a university teaching hospital, the Texas A&M team remains focused on compassionate care and the highest standard of medicine for every horse and owner they serve. To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit vethospital.tamu.edu/large-animal/ or call (979) 845-3541.

Learn more about laser surgery benefits and the American-made VetScalpel CO2 laser at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery

03/04/2026

Dr. Ron Wallis, DVM, and the team at Will Rogers Animal Hospital in Oologah, OK, now offer state-of-the-art soft-tissue procedures with a VetScalpel CO2 laser—helping many surgical patients experience less bleeding, less pain, lower infection risk, shorter surgery/anesthesia time, and a smoother recovery.

As a trusted, full-service practice caring for both small and large animals, Will Rogers Animal Hospital is committed to compassionate medicine and a high standard of care—led by Dr. Wallis and Dr. Hannah Baker, an equine specialist—while continuing to expand services to support local ranchers, horse owners, and pet families.

To schedule an appointment, please call 918-443-4444. Learn more about laser surgery and its benefits at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery.

03/04/2026

Northgate Animal Hospital in Chattanooga/Hixson, TN, has upgraded to the VetScalpel PRO+ CO2 laser, combining 30+ years of laser surgery experience with the latest technology to support gentler procedures for pets. Compared to traditional surgery, the CO2 laser has less bleeding, less pain, a lower infection risk, shorter surgery/anesthesia time, and a smoother recovery.

Co-owners Dr. Randy Hammon, Dr. Jim Hammon, Dr. Yvonne Ward, and Dr. Christopher Perry, and their associates Dr. Juliana Ramirez and Dr. Emma Brooks, are dedicated to compassionate care and maintaining a high standard of medicine for every patient and family. To learn more or schedule a consult, call 423-875-9033 or visit nahtn.com.

Learn more about the American-made VetScalpel laser and its benefits for animals at vetscalpel.com/state-of-art-laser-surgery