Jacksonville Veterinary Surgery and Orthopedics

01/10/2025

Moo Moo, the orange and white kitty with his heart shaped marking, came to us after breaking his femur at the growth plate just above the knee. Dr. Neihaus and team were able to successfully repair the fracture and get Moo Moo on the road to recovery. It will take about a month for him to heal up, but he should be good as new after that!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah from our JVSO family to yours.

12/20/2024

Please join us in wishing Tammi an early Happy Birthday! Tammi is our Practice Manager and keeps this place running smoothly every day. All of our employees get to enjoy their birthday off (and paid) as a small token of our appreciation for their hard work.

12/09/2024

Our JVSO crew had a great time celebrating the holiday season with our first annual holiday party at the Jacksonville Icemen. It was the first hockey game for many of the staff and they got to see an Icemen winner! This is the best team in Jacksonville to take care of your pets on and off the ice.

12/05/2024

Autumn is one of our amazing front desk associates. You have probably seen her smiling face when you come in for an appointment with you furry friend. Happy birthday, Autumn! 🎂

11/28/2024

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.

11/22/2024

Lucky is one lucky dog. He was rescued by a family in North Carolina while they were delivering supplies after Hurricane Helene. He was found with a broken leg and no collar or microchip. His new family brought him back to Florida to get his leg fixed. With some assistance from a local church and Dr. Neihaus, we were able to repair Lucky’s broken tibia and avoid an amputation. Now that he’s all healed up, he can live a normal, happy life with a great new family.

11/20/2024

All creatures great and small. We see them all at JVSO. Today Dr. Neihaus and crew fixed a broken femur on Rollo, a tiny 1 pound kitten with an IM pin and external fixator. At this age, the bone will be healed in about 2 weeks then the hardware can be removed.

For reference- the pins are 1.1 mm in diameter, the same size as a paper clip!

11/13/2024

CT imaging with 3-D reconstruction is only one of the state-of-the-art technologies we offer. This week we imaged the pelvis of a large breed dog after being hit by a car and sustaining a complex pelvic fracture. This was used to guide surgical decision making and repair. In this case, bilateral sacroiliac luxations were stabilized with a lag screw and transilial bolt.

10/17/2024

He ate WHAT?!?!

Naughty little Jinx came in today for vomiting and not eating. Radiographs showed his stomach was filled with foreign material. Dr. Neihaus took him to surgery and removed 43 hair ties from his stomach! He should feel better quickly now that he has room for food again. Mom is now keeping her hair ties under lock and key!

09/26/2024

Pepper is a sweet little rat terrier brought to us by New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue. She was found as a stray with a broken ulna that extended into her elbow joint. Since this is an articular fracture, it needed to be repaired perfectly to prevent arthritis later in life. Dr. Neihaus and team repaired the fracture with a locking bone plate and screws. And they did just before Hurricane Helene hit Jacksonville!
At Jacksonville Veterinary Surgery and Orthopedics, we are proud to partner with local rescue groups to help injured pets get the care they need so they can find their forever homes.

09/17/2024

We LOVE hearing from our clients!

Christina S. messaged us today saying “Hi Dr. Neihaus, this is my dog Laguna. I wanted to send you a before and after photo of Laguna’s procedure. She is doing great and looks even more perfect! Thank you.”

Laguna was having a hard time breathing due to very stenotic nares, a common problem in brachycephalic (smoosh-faced) dogs. Dr. Neihaus removed the obstructive alar cartilage and now she can breath like a champ!

08/22/2024

Pink Girl is a sweet Golden Retriever puppy adopted by a local veterinarian after they found out she had a congenital heart defect called a Patent Ductus Ateriosus (PDA). Without surgery, most dogs with PDA don’t survive beyond a year of age. Thankfully, Dr. Neihaus and crew were able to ligate the PDA and send Pink Girl home the same day! After a short recovery, she should live a normal, happy life.

08/09/2024

For our first case post, we wanted to share some of the incredible technological advances veterinary surgery has made. Max is a young dog presenting with an angular deformity of his left front leg causing a profound limp. We started with a CT scan of his legs and 3D reconstruction. This was shared with our colleagues that created custom made 3D printed models of his bones before and after correction, plus custom made jigs to aid in cutting and realigning the bones to a more natural position. After cutting and realignment, his bones were stabilized with a locking bone plate and screws. Healing time is 6-8 weeks and we can’t wait to see how Max heals!

07/27/2024

07/24/2024

Come say Hi and check out our new facility! This Saturday from 10:00-4:00. Look forward to seeing you all!

07/18/2024

Welcome to Jacksonville Veterinary Surgery and Orthopedics!

We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of JVSO, your premier destination for compassionate and expert surgical care for your beloved pets in and around Jacksonville, Florida.

At Jacksonville Veterinary Surgery and Orthopedics, we specialize in advanced surgical procedures tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology, including our brand new 32 slice GE Revolution CT scanner.

Whether your pet requires orthopedic or soft tissue procedures, trust Jacksonville Veterinary Surgery and Orthopedics to deliver unparalleled expertise and personalized attention.

Join us in ensuring your furry family members receive the best surgical care they deserve. Like our page to stay updated on current events and learn more about our services.

We are now officially open for consultations and surgery. Please visit www.jaxvetsurgery.com for more information.

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