Medical & Surgical Services
The doctors and technicians of Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort are trained to offer your pet pain free, cutting edge diagnostics and procedures. Our state of the art facility and equipment allow for our doctors to perform only the best, most current medicine. Continuing education amongst our doctors and staff is valued so that we are constantly able to stay abreast of changes and advancements in, but not limited to, preventive medicine, nutrition, surgery and dentistry. From routine wellness care to the treatment of complicated conditions, our team uses care and attention to detail to ensure that your pet is always comfortable. Referral is often indicated so we keep strong relationships with board certified specialists and referral institutions in the area which allows for us to always offer the best for your pet. Trust that your pet is in good hands with our expertly trained team.
Medicine. Surgery. Dentistry
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AAHA accredited since 2009, we hold ourselves to the highest standards
in veterinary excellence
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For all medical and surgical evaluations and procedures, special attention is given to monitoring your pet's vital signs (blood pressure, ECG, oxygen level and temperature), to overseeing your pet’s overall comfort and to ensuring a pain-free experience.
Should your pet need hospitalization or surgery, all procedures are performed using the most up-to-date techniques and medical equipment. Our caring and driven medical team has the expertise and capabilities to perform many procedures, including, but not limited to:
- aspirates and biopsies under ultrasound guidance
- bladder stone removal

- cherry eye repair
- dental extractions
- digital radiography
- feeding tube placement
- fracture repair surgery
- digital dental radiography
- incisional and excisional biopsies
- limb amputation surgery
- luxating patella surgery
- oral surgery
- removal of foreign objects or GI tract obstructions
- ruptured cruciate ligament repair
- splenectomy
- tumor removal of the dermis, subcutaneous tissues, intestines, stomach, spleen…
If your pet requires referral to a veterinary specialist for any reason, Drs. Sands and Pineda are happy to expedite referral for your pet to any one of the many board certified specialists in this area, or around the country. In addition, our doctors will often pursue phone or internet consultations with board certified specialists to ascertain the best possible treatment for any pet with complicated conditions. Our mission is to always offer your pet the best care possible and we will do whatever is necessary to achieve that!









