ADVANCED SURGERY
FOR YOUR PET

RIGHT AT YOUR LOCAL VET

You don’t always need an expensive emergency hospital. Get specialized care from stomach surgery to internal exams in the comfort of your own clinic, for a fraction of the referral cost

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The COMFORT OF CONTINUITY

Major medical milestones shouldn't have to mean moving to an unfamiliar environment. By bringing specialized equipment and expertise directly to your local clinic, we ensure your pet remains in the hands of the medical team they already know and trust.

The Reality: Specialized medicine is a team effort. We bridge the gap between general practice and advanced surgery.

There is a Smarter

SAFER OPTION

I’m Dr. Paul Hodges. A veterinarian with a special interest in laparoscopy and endoscopy who specializes in minimally invasive procedures that allow for accurate diagnosis, reduced pain, and faster recovery for pets.


I believe that advanced procedures should be accessible, affordable, and performed in the environment where your pet feels safest: their own vet’s office. I bring the specialized equipment and surgical expertise directly to them.

 Why Choose VetMIP?


  • Safety: Your pet stays in familiar hands.
  • Savings: Avoid the high overhead fees of large hospitals.
  • Speed: Skip the waiting lists and travel time.
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Specialized Procedures.

Neighbourhood Prices

Using a high-definition camera and specialized instruments, we enter through a small incision. We visualize the organs clearly on a monitor and cauterize the tissue precisely, without the pulling and tearing of traditional surgery.

Less Pain

ENDOSCOPY

Did your dog eat a sock? We can often remove foreign objects using flexible scopes—no cutting required.

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GASTROPEXY

Prevent life-threatening bloat in large dogs with this preventative surgery.

Tiny Scars

BIOPSIES

From liver biopsies to internal diagnostics, we get you answers without the trauma of a hospital transfer.

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65% Less Pain

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Active in 3 days

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Tiny Scars

Compare the Experience

ASPECT NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC REGIONAL REFERAL CENTER
Location Your familiar local clinic Unfamiliar regional facility
Billing Consolidated primary billing Separate facility fees
Environment Familiar team your pet knows New staff and facility
Recovery Same-day home recovery (where applicable) In-patient monitoring

You have choices for your pet’s surgery

If your pet needs surgery, simply ask your vet if Dr. Paul Hodges is a good option for your pet.