
Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue specialists
Veterinary soft tissue surgery refers to the treatment of any conditions that affect the organs, such as the heart, lungs, liver, skin and muscles. It can also include reconstructive surgery, urinary incontinence and wound management.
Our soft tissue surgeons are some of the most experienced in the profession, ready to take on even the most complex of cases and work towards the best possible outcome.

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is the name for a group of airway conditions and abnormalities that occur in short-nosed dogs.

In most cases a perineal hernia will require surgery to fix. This will often be combined with castration in order to remove the risk of it reoccurring.

Otitis is an extremely common condition in cats and dogs that causes inflammation in the ear.

A portosystemic shunt (PSS), also known as a liver shunt, occurs when an abnormal vessel forms causing blood to shunt, or bypass, the liver.

Salivary mucocele in dogs & cats is a painless swelling caused by the leaking of saliva into the soft tissue around damaged salivary glands & ducts.
Top tier equipment
and facilities
With a number of dedicated, environmentally-controlled theatres on-site, and advanced imaging capabilities including MRI and CT scanning, we’re best placed to diagnose and treat a wide number of soft tissue cases.
Combine that with our experienced and caring team of specialists and nursing professionals and we’ve got a full-service approach to soft tissue surgery that paves the way to achieving the best possible outcome, every time.
Make a referral
If you’re a veterinary professional looking to make a referral for soft tissue surgery, please fill in our online referral form. If you’re a pet owner and want to talk to us about what happens next, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to speak to you.
How other owners feel about us
We would like to thank Don and the rest of the Dogwood team for everything they have done for Casper. He is making an excellent recovery after his spinal surgery and is certainly getting back to his normal self again. Thank you!
Judith Storey and her 1 year old Shih Tzu Casper
I couldn’t be happier with the treatment Luna received from Don and the team. She had excellent care during her few days there and I think she enjoyed all the fuss – and now she’s home we can’t keep her still!
Marissa Lowe and her 2 year old cat Luna
Our veterinary soft tissue surgery services
Depending on the type and severity of the condition, we’ll be able to advise on the best course of treatment for your pet. We can treat a number of soft tissue conditions, including but not limited to:
- Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS)
- Perineal hernia
- Otitis
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Nephrectomy Recovery
- Salivary Mucocele