My dog, Diego sustained a spine injury from slipping down wooden stairs. Dr. Bob explained to me that the cartilage between several of his vertebra actually slipped down and pinched his spinal cord. He had no function below the middle of his back! Dr. Bob took him immediately into surgery, and Diego came home the next day. We had to crate him, carry him to do his business in the yard, and keep him calm and rested for a couple weeks. Diego was a fighter, and began to use both his back legs immediately, even though we had to Keep him from using them Too much until he was completely healed. Diego plays, walks and runs like a puppy, and he's the Joy of our lives!!! Dr. Bob and ALL THE STAFF at South Paws are Dedicated to giving your pet the BEST chance at life and recovery!!! There are many vets who will just throw up their hands and advise, "I would put him down.", but South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists KNOW what a dog means to many family members and will fight for a quality life for your pet. They do MIRACULOUS things for animals!!! I would venture to guess that they can do ANYTHING orthopedic for a pet that can be done for a human! They really are State-Of-The-Art! The fact that they are compassionate, patient, honest, sincere, professional, knowledgeable, loving, caring and heart-felt is just a Cherry On Top Of The Sundae!!! I now live in Florida, and if Diego were to ever get injured again, I will make the 5-hour drive for him to see The BEST at South Paws in Mandeville, Louisiana. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE SPECIALISTS WITH NO RESERVATIONS! read more

Doctor gave me two verbal quotes, and when I drove three hours increased the cost by 1000.00 when I was trying to pick up my dog. Also, she ended up doing less. She charged the most possibly for a very routine service. No aftercare. BUT STAFF IS PHENOMENAL. Doctor is all about money a liar. She avoids work and charges you 5000 for a tooth cleaning and three straight forward extractions. read more

This is such an amazing place. I took my old girl there to have her mouth examined because she's having a lot of dental problems. I loved this place from the minute I made this appointment with Katie until the minute my girl and I left. My girl's mouth was damaged as a puppy, she's 10 now. They did an exam and discussed the options with me. I had no idea that there are specialists for animals, just like there are for humans. I was not rushed, Dr Melissa went through all possible scenarios, and went step by step with me through the CT Scan that was run to show me what was going on and what could possibly be done for my girl. We will return in 2 weeks for surgery designed to improve her quality of life. Their love for animals is apparent in how they treat your babies and how they treat you read more

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My Chiweenie was limping & holding up her leg to walk. Took her to a Vet Clinic & was told she needed surgery, however no test was done, called another Vet. Hosp & was told to call South Paws Surgical. Brought her there and she had surgery by Dr. Newton. She is a fabulous doctor and really cares about her patient and their owner. The whole staff there are fantastic and caring. If your pet needs surgery, South Paws is the only place I recommend you to go. They're honest & very good & caring. I really can't say enough about them & how this is the only palace to go to if you love your pet. Again I highly recommend them. By the way my Chiweenie is doing just great after leg surgery by Dr. Newton and the staff's help. read more

My fur child tore her Achilles from her heel a few days prior to Thanksgiving. My regular vet referred us to Dr. Bob Hancock of South Paws knowing that this injury would require surgery. This was a very painful injury and Dr. Hancock performed the surgery the day after our initial consultation with him. It's been a long road and my girl's final cast was removed yesterday. So far, so good. Dr. Hancock and his staff have been wonderful. They treated my sweet girl with love and kindness. They were gentle, which put me at ease, as she was very afraid and in so much pain. They were so cheerful and seemed genuinely happy to see us when we came in for checkups and cast changes. They're located on the Causeway service road in Mandeville, so it was a hike for me, but my vet said that if it was his dog, Dr. Hancock is the surgeon he'd choose. My only issues were the charges for cast changes - I thought that all charges were included in the price quote I received prior to the surgery, but they weren't. Each cast change, with the exception of 1 when she wasn't sedated, cost $130. There were several. The surgery itself was pricey, but I completely understand. This was orthopedic surgery. I just wish all costs had been disclosed prior to the procedure. It wouldn't have changed my decision, but I would have been better prepared. Please don't misunderstand though, they took such good care of my girl, and I'm grateful to them for their kindness, their tolerance of my blubbering before and after the surgery, their professionalism, and the way they didn't make me feel badly every time my dog pooped in the middle of their lobby - literally every time we walked in. They're the bomb. read more

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Adopting a rescue puppy you don't always know what you're getting into. Unfortunately that was the case with one of my dogs who had an angular limb deformity. My local veterinarian recommended to schedule an appointment at South Paws to see what actions we could take to correct her legs. We set a date for corrective surgery for her leg. The staff called me twice a day on the day of surgery and while she was there recovering (and gave me reassurance all the other times I called to check in). For post-op, the therapists TRUELY make a difference in the recovery plus I know my pup enjoyed all the chicken get got rewarded with. read more

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My little Jack was referred to South Paw, after he sustained a fracture in a front leg after a vehicle impact. Jack is my special little guy and the only dog I have ever rescued so I felt a responsibility to get him the best care available. Dr Bob and his amazing staff treated me, m y husband and little Jack like family and it made this tough time much easier . I am beyond pleased with his care and also the talent in this office . Jack is only 5 lbs, and the surgery was very technical because of the location of the fracture and his little size. We are now 6 weeks post op. And Jack is doing well beyond our expectations. If it was not for his gnarly scar you would never know 2 months ago he was in a coma in ICU. We will always be grateful for Dr. Bob and all the staff at South Paw. read more

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Staff, office managers, technicians, receptionists and surgeons are all top notch employees. Would highly recommend this business for your pets' needs! read more

Thank Thank Thank! SouthPaws saved our pups life! The Staff and Doctors are so compassionate and honest. They took the time to explain, make a plan, give us options. Our surgery went successful and we have I girl back! I recommend this hospital for all pups and cats in need!! Rel read more

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When my dog suddenly went lame southpaws was recommended to treat him. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. They made what could've been a very scary and stressful situation for me and my pup into a wonderful experience Every single person I interacted with was so kind and seemed to love my dog (and all pets really lol) as much I as did. I hope my dog never needs the services they provide again but if he does I'll bring him back again w/o a moments hesitation. read more

South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Veterinarians Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Great staff + punctual + animal focus = great rehab place for animals My dog is currently doing under water treadmill therapy here and I like it much more than the other option in New Orleans. The staff is smart and kind and puts the animal first. They are very expensive but if you have the money and don't mind driving to the northshore they are the place to go. read more

So grateful to South Paws and the great care they took of our Petula during and after her back surgery.

Recently had a very scary experience with South Paws. Please do your homework before you visit. A lot of staff has moved on, and my last experience was not good, and could have cost my dogs life if things would've gone any more wrong. Please if you have a specialists that you have dealt with previously, verify that they are still there before you consider treatment. My pups situation was dealt with very poorly and could have been fatal. read more

Plain and simple, we would settle for nothing less than the best for our dog's knee surgery, and the best is what we got at South Paws. The expertise of the physicians here is unparalleled. We brought our dog in for a repair of a patellar luxation. One thing that really struck me was how invested each and every one of the staff is in the animals. (As in, they will call you in the middle of the night to give you updates on your pet invested.) Dr. Hancock was honest with us and explained Louie would actually need both knees repaired. We could wait, but risk returning to the operating room a year or two later. We decided to go forward with both knees and we are so happy that we did. Louie is back to himself, running faster than ever. My husband had knee surgery around the same time and still hasn't recovered...too bad Dr. Hancock doesn't do humans ! read more

I was so impressed with South Paws and Dr Kopecky. My sweet lab/pit gentle giant had had ACL surgeries years ago, but turned up with a large thyroid mass at 11 years ago - which was super scary. Dr Kopecky was able to successfully remove it - and is a very skilled and knowledgeable surgeon, who took his time to explain everything and was very compassionate, and patient with my concerns. Everyone at the place was supportive and kind; and although they recently lost Dr Hancock who was an amazing Doctor and person, who had done the previous surgeries- they are picking up the practice with amazing work and honoring him by carrying on a truly professional and proficient treatment. . read more

I came home from work one day and one of my dogs had lost the use of get back legs during the day. I rushed her to my vet office they said she had probably ruptured a disc in her back and that time was very important. The longer she was like this the less likely it was she would ever have use of her legs again. They recommended south paws and said it was the best. I rushed her across the lake immediately. My dog needed a invasive and delicate back surgery. They completed the surgery successfully and fully rehabbed her. This place has underwater doggy treadmills regular treadmills and a whole section of the building and staff dedicated to rehab after their surgery. My dog made several visits for the next few weeks and improved greatly. She needs to be delicate on her back and her legs are a little wobbly but she is in no way handicapped. I was watching her RUN around my back yard a few nights ago and I got emotional and realized I haven't yelped about this place yet. South paws has a professional and careing staff the building is immaculate and they do amazing work read more

South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Veterinarians Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Wow this place is more like a fancy spa. They do all kinds of surgeries and even therapies for your pet. The staff is super friendly and I felt they loved our dog. Wow was I glad we had pet insurance though. But I'm glad they were around and able to help us. Our dog is on the mend. read more

I don't know how to thank Dr. Bob and his staff for all they have done for my German shepherd Red. Red doesn't take well to vets due partly to his bad experience at petsmart years ago. The set up of their office is not like any other Vet we have been to. It's comforting and home like. The staff are all extremely compassionate, caring and respectful. They do around the clock top notch amazing work and I will never bring my boys to another vet for their care! read more

We took our Redbone Coonhound, Daisy, to South Paws from Mobile, AL after we rescued her from a County shelter (high kill). She had been sitting in the shelter without any medical care for 8 days prior to her rescue and she was a difficult case, extremely emaciated with a shattered pelvis and very damaged diaphragm. They took excellent care of her, performed two complicated surgeries, and we believe contributed greatly to saving her life. Today, after 4 months, is walking well, happy, and getting stronger everyday. We highly recommend Dr. Hancock and South Paws. read more

Our Vet referred us to South Paws for our dog, Darla. She couldn't put weight on one of her paws and the vet suspected it was a torn ACL. Dr. Dena , at South Paws, agreed with the diagnosis and Darla's surgery was scheduled for that afternoon. When Dr. Dena started the surgery, she found a mass on the bone and the bone itself had pretty much deteriorated. She immediately called us and told us she suspected cancer. We gave permission for a chest X-ray while she was still sedated to help confirm this diagnosis. After all diagnostics were completed, the cancer was confirmed. We made the hard decision to euthanize. We returned to the clinic and were allowed time with our beloved Darla to say good bye. Dr. Dena sat with us and explained the procedure. When we were ready she helped Darla cross the Rainbow Bridge with us petting her and talking to her as she left. Dr. Dena even kissed Darla's head when it was over. I cannot thank Dr. Dena and the staff at South Paws enough for the care they took of Darla and the compassion they showed us. They helped us through a tough time. read more

I LOVE South Paws! I've taken numerous pets there and Dr. Bob is the greatest specialist in the world. My puppy Boss broke her leg recently, and he made her leg like new again...like the accident never even happened! Everyone in his facility is so helpful and compassionate. I love having this place so close to us. How awesome is that? The facility is amazing and they can even do MRI's there. Off the charts great! read more

I was referred to South Paws from the Lakeview Vet Clinic after we suspected a torn ACL. They did operate and got her running around in no time. Two years later she is lame and holding up the same knee! We will be going back very soon! read more

I can't say enough good thongs about this group. They care about you and your animal. If options are available, they offer them. They take the time to clearly explain every procedure...from recovery to cost. I would never take a pet any place else. read more

South Paws and Dr. Bob are truly one of the very best vetinary surgical centers. His staff is exceptional, kind hearted and goes above and beyond not only taking care of the animals but providing emotional support and genuine love and care. I highly recommend this clinic. Your pet will be in the best hands and treated like one of their very own! read more

From the gals at the front desk to the physical therapy folks in the back, you are made to feel at home and you develop a comfort level very quickly with the entire courteous and professional staff. Our little guy blew an ACL and underwent the lateral suture procedure 3 months ago. While the first couple of weeks post-surgery required patience and our commitment to keep Louis still while scar tissue formed around the sutures in his "knee" or "stifle joint", the follow up care was incredible and the attention paid to Louis gave us confidence that we and he could get through the recovery period. While it may still take a little while longer to reach maximum medical improvement, Louis is almost back to normal and is certainly no longer in any distress. Dr. Bob and the rest of the surgical team are second to none and they truly spare no expense in getting your pet back on his or her 4 feet (paws). We drove across the Causeway 2-3 times a week for two months and got to the point that we and Louis looked forward to the drive because we knew each time we did, Louis got a little better. God bless the folks at South Paws. Worth the drive, worth the price, worth it all! Joe and Donna Maselli read more