Seeking orthopedic vet in SF

December 2, 2008 9:21 PM

I'm looking for a veterinarian specializing in orthopedic surgery in or near San Francisco, CA.

My dog's been limping for the past several month, and x-rays done by my regular vet revealed damage to his front left elbow. I want to know what can and should be done for him.

Can anyone point me to a good orthopedic vet?

Thanks in advance!

posted by poulet to Pets & Animals (5 answers total)

I know it isn't exactly close by, but UC-Davis is considered to be one of the best Vet schools in the country. It might be worth giving them a call.
posted by fieldtrip at 9:51 PM on December 2, 2008

Give SF Vets Specialists a call. I haven't used their orthopedic services, but I've taken delicate, older cats there for various troubles (and acupuncture) and always received excellent (and expensive) care.
posted by rtha at 10:00 PM on December 2, 2008

Seconding SF Vets Specialists. Pets Unlimited, on Fillmore, also has an excellent hospital.
posted by judith at 10:20 PM on December 2, 2008

Response by poster: FYI, using recommendations from other sources (including my "regular" vet), we're going with Dr. Sams in Mill Valley. Will let you know how it goes!
posted by poulet at 1:08 PM on December 8, 2008

Response by poster: Just wanted to report that Dr. Sams has been great. His office is a bit of a drive from San Francisco, but he's top-notch. Great facility, great staff, great vet.
posted by poulet at 12:11 PM on January 17, 2009