Minimally Invasive Surgery and Outpatient Services

Dr. Hodges and Spinks Veterinary Clinic have teamed up to provide precision techniques designed for rapid recovery and minimal stress for your cherished companions.

***Spinks Veterinary Clinic will not accept any requests from clients to continue managing the illness in which their pets are being referred for investigation or management. ***

for pet owners

Dr. Hodges and Spinks Veterinary Clinic have teamed up to offer out-patient services through the new Spinks Endoscopy Department. Providing services and care to both our registered patients as well as pets across Southern Ontario, you now have enhanced options should your pet require minimally invasive routine surgery, additional diagnostic tests or treatments. While referral to specialty centers will continue to be a vital aspect of veterinary care; our goal is to provide additional, more affordable availability for the community to access these specialized services.

Examples of services offered:

Laparoscopic Spay
Cryptorchid neuter
Laparoscopic assisted gastropexy (to prevent gastric torsion in deep-chested dogs)
Laparoscopic assisted cystotomy (to remove bladder stones or investigate bladder disease)
GI endoscopy to remove a gastric foreign body
GI endoscopy and biopsy for small and large bowel disease diagnosis
Minimally invasive liver biopsy to help diagnose certain liver diseases
Case specific nasal scope (rhinoscopy)
Case specific scope for possible urethral disease
Bronchoscopy (coming soon)
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Examples of services offered:

Laparoscopic Spay
Cryptorchid neuter
Laparoscopic assisted gastropexy
Laparoscopic assisted cystotomy and bladder examination/sample collection
GI endoscopy to remove a gastric foreign body
GI endoscopy and biopsy for small and large bowel disease diagnosis
Minimally invasive liver biopsy to help diagnose certain liver diseases
Case specific nasal scope (rhinoscopy)
Case specific urethroscopy
Bronchoscopy (coming soon)

For VEterinary Hospitals

Dr. Hodges and Spinks Veterinary Clinic have teamed up to offer outpatient services through the new Spinks (vs SVC) Endoscopy Department. As well as continuing to provide routine laparoscopic surgical options, our goal is to collaborate with you to help you offer enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic options to your clients. While referral to specialty centers will continue to be a vital aspect of veterinary care; we strive to offer additional, more affordable availability for the community to access

these specialized services.

How does it work?

Sometimes all you need is the right data – by working together your client can have fast, easy access to endoscopic diagnostic options and you can continue to manage your own patients.

The Process is Simple

01

Inquiry

Fill out the SURGICAL INQUIRY FORM to start the process.

02

Follow-up

Our team will review records and contact you or your client to schedule the procedure.

03

Diagnostics

The procedure is performed. Biopsy and lab results are sent directly to the referring clinic.

04

Continuity

The pet is discharged and returned to your care for follow-up and long-term management.

We hope this service is of interest and provides options to your valued clients. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you may have.