We recently brought our dog, Bella, to VetSurg for a checkup on her hind legs, and we couldn't be more grateful for the care she received. Dr. Holsworth took the time to thoroughly explain Bella's condition and answered all of our questions with patience and compassion. Megan and the entire staff were wonderful--kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. Even though it was our first visit, they made Bella feel like part of the family. After worrying about her for so long, I finally left feeling relieved and reassured that Bella is in the best hands and that she's going to be okay. Thank you all for the exceptional care and kindness. We highly recommend VetSurg! read more

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Dr Ludwig was great with my dogs gallbladder removal. Postop day 1 he was comfortable and slept all day. The medication was enough to keep him pain free without being overly sedated. Postop day two his dressing was still clean he was a lot more cognizant. Another dog had two TPLOs for ACL reconstruction there and five years later is still the fastest dog at the beach. read more

I have a Yorkshire Terrier with extreme subluxation of both of her knees and an ACL tear, because of the subluxation. I went in for a consultation with Vet Surg and Doctor Webb, who was very frank about the procedure. She didn't "sugar coat" the difficulty of the procedure or the recovery process. I was very worried about the entire process. The surgery went very, very well, and my dog has recovered almost 100% since the surgery (which was only 9 weeks ago). The staff was very attentive, kind and patient. Doctor Webb is incredible. It is very apparent that she is a fabulous surgeon, and truly cares about her patients. Thank you Vet Surg. read more

The staff at Vetsurg is really so amazing. They are caring and so informative all throughout the whole process. My dog needed surgery on her paw due to a break and they were so helpful from the moment I called them and talked to the Dr, until she was all healed and getting her last check up. If your pet needs to get surgery or care from here you will rest assured that they really do take such great time and care of your pets here! read more

Emily at the front desk is rude and disrespectful. Surgery was ok but communication was horrible . Emily needs to find a new job

When your everyday vet says "You need an orthopedic vet." It's scary! Luckily there is VetSurg. From the first visit which was so much more thorough than I could have imagined to the every follow up and freak out after they're kind and supportive. Our big dog (I'm talking 165lbs+) had TPLO surgery which was so scary. Dr. Holsworth took the time to explain EVERYTHING! His team was always the sweetest and most welcoming. Even as they moved locations they didn't skip a beat. Thank you to everyone at VetSurg for creating a welcoming environment that we knew we could trust the care of our dog in. read more

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Initially I had a great experience... but that was 2 weeks ago... and now everything is different. My Corgi has a dislocated ankle, and I had just recently adopted him. Mind you, I haven't had a dog in 3 years, but that shouldn't matter. I have been proactive to get my pet the medical attention he needs. I only adopted him 8/15. Dr. Webb told me two weeks ago that my dog needed a fusion, that's the only option we were given, and we just needed to get him healed. He's an energetic pup, 11 mos old, and the Trazadone they'd been giving him seems to have amped him up. He got a splint and we were told to bring him back in a week. They gave me other medication to help to actually sedate him, and we were off. Unfortunately, his splint was dirty when we brought him in last week, as he had been active... and the front and back yard is dirt... so not surprising. We have been doing our best to keep him calm, but had not always been easy. Dr. Webb called me to tell me that our dog's splint was disgusting, and that we would have to take a step back on whether we would be having the surgery. I was surprised. I said that he had stepped in the pee, and I knew it was dirty, but it wasn't wet or anything. She was adamant that we needed to take a step back, and said that if we weren't diligent, he would need an amputation, if things weren't taken care of after the surgery. I mentioned that my husband had said "There's not much we can do to harm when it's been a month and a half since it was injured, before we got him" and so he had been more lax than I would have liked, and she said "Well, if your husband isn't on board, we should really take a step back." I never said he wasn't on board... he just wasn't as concerned about creating more harm... we just wanted to insure he was healing, which he has done beautifully! I have been really upset about this, and so when we visited today, I let the tech know that I'd like to talk to Dr. Webb, as she simply spoke to me on the phone last week. He called me later to tell me she would call me later, and that we would schedule the surgery in 2 weeks. Healing nicely, he said. The Dr. eventually did call, and all I can say is "No Bedside Manner"... It started off cordial, and then went into discussion of my discomfort with the direction of her pulling back, and with her pointedly saying it was because of the ONE dirty splint. She later added on "this isn't the first time..." which, in fact it was... we have only seen them for 2 weeks, and that "from what the staff tells me he has not been properly crated and he's been left to run around at home... I asked her where she got that information from, as she hadn't asked me anything, and that isn't what had transpired over the last week... She then said "perhaps we aren't the right place for you and your dog". That they were only interested in what's best for my dog. I was shocked. She was basing her decisions on one dirty splint, and hearsay... and my expressing concern about her pulling back, and not wanting to do his surgery... If you want to work with someone who will communicate with you, get the facts, and be a partner with you in planning your success, then don't use VetSurg. I felt set up for failure, and when I tried to explain that I had been working to get a cart for him to insure his success, she had mentioned that that was great, but that she would never have suggested it because it was too expensive. You think $8500 for surgery isn't expensive? Carts are offered for loan, so WHY NOT tell someone...? I had planned for his success, knowing he was an 11 month old pup... Why wouldn't she have...? Thank you for releasing me, as I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt... unfortunately that was more than you were willing to give me. Never working with VetSurg again. read more

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The BEST TPLO surgeon and experience we could have asked for. We've been through 3 TPLO surgeries, between two dogs, and Dr. Holsworth and his team made this last one above and beyond compared to the others. Things we loved: Dr. Holsworth did the initial exam with us in the room and talked through everything. He's a leading expert with tons of experience (even helped create the current, improved TPLO hardware) with this procedure and pain control. The staff was SO friendly and helpful, both at appointments and by phone and email when we had questions. Our dog was allowed to roam a bit with her 5-10 minute "potty breaks," which helped in so many ways. The added drive was so worth it, compared to driving in LA traffic and parking in noisy neighborhoods, which only made our dog more anxious last time around. We had 24/7 text support with a surgeon in case of emergencies or important questions. Best of all, since recovering, our senior girl (11 at the time of surgery) has seemed easily 2 years younger as far as her physical fitness and vigor. She is absolutely loving her walks and we're confident that this surgery helped give her the most vibrant days for as long as she has. Thank you, Dr. Holsworth and VetSurg! read more

They were amazing ! My dog Duke had surgery and they were so attentive, knowledgeable and accommodating! He's thriving now and we couldn't be more grateful for them !! read more

My dog, Charley, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix had torn both of his ACL's back in the spring of 2022. He couldn't go for long walks anymore without limping. I was worried about his condition, being only 5 years old at the time. As a resident of Santa Barbara, I knew the vet bill would not be cheap. I was recommended Advanced Veterinary Specialist (AVS) being told they were the best. They did an initial evaluation on his condition which cost me over $600 just to look at him! They then quoted me $8,000 to perform the TPLO surgery just for one knee. Sharon Shields at AVS told me that doing one knee at a time was her preference over both knees at once because it was too "hard" on the dog. The next knee surgery would have cost me an additional $5,000! This was WAY out of my budget and felt they were price gouging me. I proceeded to look elsewhere and found VetSurg in Ventura. Courtney Campbell did the initial evaluation and explained Charley was young enough to have both knees done at the same time. I was apprehensive after what Sharon Shields told me at AVS, but Dr. Campbell assured me that it was not uncommon for him to perform double TPLO surgery on most dogs. The upside was the cost was much lower AND it meant Charley would only have ONE surgery and ONE recovery. I went with his suggestion and with a price quote of $9,000. This was much more affordable. I decided to go ahead with some worry on my end. It has now been over 7 months since Charley's surgery and I am AMAZED at how well he has been doing. Charley no longer limps after long walks and appears to have a lot more energy and seems happy. He even has a bounce in his hind legs which he never had before. He is happy and healthy and had no complications after surgery! I am thoroughly pleased with Dr. Campbell's expertise, as well as the staff at VetSurg. They did a professional job taking care of Charley and would highly recommend all dog owners to go to VetSurg if their dog is suffering from torn ligaments. Thank you, Dr. Campbell, and everyone else at VetSurg. I am so happy my dog, Charley, is back to his normal self and even more so in his health and well being. read more

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Everyone was very friendly. Dr Holsworth is amazing. Did a thorough exam on my dog and was able to diagnose his problem.

The best experience, frankly. We took our cat here for gland removal surgery. Had been a chronic issue for the poor kitty most of her life. When the vet said the normal treatments weren't helping anymore, and the cat was stressed out everytime, we decided to go the surgery route. Wow, the place is quiet, serene. The cat did not get stressed out at all on the consult visit - she was all chill while we were talking to the surgeon. An overnight stay following surgery, then the "cone of shame" collar for 2 weeks. She's never been better. Probably gonna outlive me now. LOL Highly recommend Dr. Webb and the whole practice. read more

VetSurg exceeded our expectations. Dr. Ian Holsworth is not only one of the best surgeons in our state but a super compassionate person who truly cares for his patients and just a super human being. He performed a liver lobectomy on our 10 year old Boston Terrier In all the years of having pets and dealing with various surgeons and specialists, I've never come across someone quite like Dr Holsworth. He takes the time to thoroughly explain his findings and addresses all concerns fully. He's a gem and his team are spectacular. The facility itself is state of the art. 10 million stars Not to mention the friendly Aussie vibe as you drive up to their office. Thank you Dr Holsworth from the bottom of our hearts! Charli and Fam read more

If I could give Vetsurg a million 5 star reviews I would. The over the top customer service to not only me but to my pet was incredible. My pup had knee surgery yesterday with Dr Webb and they went above and beyond to keep me in the loop of what is going on, how she's feeling and even sending all the updates X-rays and aftercare papers before I even came in to get her. The aftercare instructions were so detailed that it's hard to mess up what to do! My dog is truly my life and always nervous to leave her somewhere but I felt incredibly comfortable and safe with Dr Webb and the entire team at Vetsurg. I can not recommend them enough. They even decorated my sweet pups cast with some Palm trees and her name. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and thank you to the best team! read more

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We want to take the time and this opportunity to thank Dr. Webb and the staff at VetSurg. We were referred here by our specialist veterinarian for a specialized surgery that our Whoodle needed. Turns out our dog needed surgery to correct her digestive tract. It's been a heart wrenching month working through our dog's issues. Dr. Webb was wonderful to work with. Communication was excellent throughout, the doctor always kept us apprised of our dog's progress and we were encouraged to contact the staff for updates on our dog's post surgical care. I'm not sure we would have had such a positive outcome if not for the doctors and compassionate staff at VetSurg. read more

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My malinois is 11 weeks out from TPLO surgery and I have nothing but compliments for everyone at VetSurg. From the staff to my surgeon Dr Webb, my girl received the very best treatment and outcome. They were patient, kind, honest, and proactive, everything you'd want when trusting your beloved pet with a surgical veterinary group. Every question and refill of a script, but handled efficiently and quickly. I highly recommend them. read more

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Took our dog in for a luxating patella and Dr Holmsworth failed to correct it after 2 surgeries after he said it woud work.... . To add insult, he told us to bring her back in to amputate her leg for more money after paying almost $20k he failed on 2 basic tplo surgeries!. Dr Holmsworth is a liar and a horrible person. Luckily we got it fixed at VMSG from doctors who actually know how to perform a roll surgery... stay away from these killers read more

Horrible service. Requested a call back to have a CT Scan read, pre-paid; and after a week still did not receive a call back. Never followed up with us despite repeated requests. Big waste of time. read more

Dr Holsworth and his staff are simply the best orthopedic teams for your dog's knee and elbow injuries!

Disgusting place to take our family pets. No accountability. Excessive prices and no vet to talk to just techs.

We met with Dr. Campbell for my American Bulldogs spindle cell tumor on her ribs. He has a great bedside manner [covid protocol, we spoke on the phone while my dog was inside the hospital]. He mentioned how much the stuff was enjoying my gentle giant of a dog [and her pearl collar], which I always love hearing! He recommended a CT scan and biopsy for a definitive diagnosis, which I agreed with 100% - I believe it took about 3 weeks to get in for this procedure. He called me 6 days after her procedure with results, which unfortunately found additional cancer in her heart and pancreas. Dr. Campbell was very empathetic and thorough on the phone. I greatly appreciate his time and expertise! My only complaint would be when we picked her up from her procedure she was covered in her own urine [I'm a veterinary technician at a small general practice] so I'm sure she urinated in her kennel and laid in it. But a quick wipe down would have been appreciated so she didn't soak my car in urine and smell so strongly for the 1 1/2 hour drive back home. We had previously met with Dr. Holsworth about 2 years before for her arthritis and he was also amazing, knowledgable and very thorough in her exam and diagnosed her with sciatica, which had gone undiagnosed until his exam. He prescribed a new medication for her which has helped her move around so much more comfortably that the average person would never know she has arthritis, sciatica and a bad back. As a very picky pet parent, I highly recommend both of these doctors and this practice! Olive Oil and I thank you so much! read more

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I really can't comment on the quality of the surgery. Our dog seems to be fine after his TPLO surgery a year ago. There was very little communication with the surgeon so we just have to trust that it was good. The bad thing is our dog now hates being in the car for rides longer than 10 minutes. He pants like crazy for fear of going back to the vet. This never happened till taking him to this vet. I told them I wanted to be able to bring him home after the surgery so he wouldn't have to be in a kennel but they wouldn't allow it. I get the reasons why but I now have a dog who is fiercely afraid of going to the vet again. It's a shame that vets do not have more empathy for this kind of thing. They also prescribed way too much medication which I am positive had a negative impact on my dog's behavior. He has nowhere near the energy he had before the surgery. read more

Love this place! The people are very supportive and helpful. No question is ridiculous. The doctor, Dr. Ian, has been so kind, thorough and wonderful. His analysis of my fur baby's situation was perfect. The surgery went so well. They communicate the whole way. They keep you informed of everything. We are on the road to recovery and couldn't even happier. And the cost? Quite reasonable. Love VetSurg doctors and staff. Thank you so much for taking care of my big baby read more

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I am so thankful for Dr. Campbell and the staff at vetsurg. My dog Hera needed to have a double bilateral tplo surgery after having torn cruciate ligaments in both knees. And she was like this for well over a year before she even became my dog. The days leading up to her surgery Hera was hardly able to walk which was devastating to see because she is very high energy. Hera is not to keen on people she doeant know touching her so each vet visit was always tough for her. But the techs and everyone always did an amazing job and never seemed bothered by her erratic behaviour. Today Hera is a little over 3 months out of surgery and is doing amazing! The work that was done on her has given her a new life and I couldnt be more thankful. I look forward to reintroducing her back to her normal life in the coming weeks. read more

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We took our dog, Ozzie here for surgery on his l/r leg. They did a great job of repairing it and he is almost healed. Dr Holsworth is the best and is known around the world. He is simply the best at what he does. Kudos to the support staff also. Many thanks Linda Hillman Lonny Sucgang read more

I came here to get my baby girl Murph's leg checked out when she was exhibiting signs of lameness. Dr. Campbell was great. He heard my concerns and worked with us to find a reasonable course of action given financial limitations during the pandemic, and I honestly appreciate that greatly. I've been through the ringer with vets, one unnecessary, dangerous and unsuccessful surgery after the next. So to find a vet with Dr Campbell's candor is rare. Really like this place, thank you. read more

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Beware of Dr. Campbell! Ask questions and seek a second option. I took my dog there due to a lameness in his back knee. Dr. Campbell, without X-rays, decided he needed TPLO in BOTH knees, a $10,000 procedure requiring plates and screws. The other knee was not bothering him! They needed to keep him for two nights at $450/night. $450 in a kennel?! With much support staff pressure, I scheduled the surgery and was going to get another opinion. They told me if I cancelled the surgery date after three days, they would charge me $500. I cancelled right then and called all my friends for a recommendation. They sent me to VMSG. I went down the road to See Dr. Simpson. She highly recommended one knee at a time IF he needed anything. The other knee was fine. Dr. Simpson took X-rays and couldn't be sure. When she went in, his ACL was intact. It was a side ligament. He got an MPL, aka no plates or screws. She let me take him home that night and i just monitored his pain. It was easy. It was also just less than $4000. She actually refunded $ when they didn't need to do things. We are ten months out and we are doing well. Get a second opinion! Dr. Campbell seems to be money and ego driven. Scary stuff! read more

VetSurg, the name doesn't really do it justice to express the knowledge and compassion, expertise and care beyond belief of the Team that Dr. Ian Holsworth offers to help your pets! I have been a client with 2 very large Great Pyrenees since 2018. I realize in the past 2 years, I am an annoying, pushy, fr, demanding Pet Parent that wants only the best care for my beloved animals, so that they can live as long as possible with as little pain or discomfort as we can find for them. I think the VetSurg Team understands how close so many are to their pets and that they are our children, we would do anything to keep them running, playing, anything that is humanly possible. VetSurg gives us the chance to do exactly that, they are Orthopedic Experts and patient and kind and understanding with the Pet parents which gives you a sense they too are family! With services not offered in most Vets offices, knowledge and continued learning by a team that is second to none, they are here to help our pets and I am so very grateful for all of them! read more

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This has got to be the best surgery place ever! I wish I could find a place as caring and compassionate and empathetic for human surgery! My little 10 year old dog had knee reconstruction surgery here in August of 2020, and I have been sooooo overwhelmed with how great each and every one of the many very talented people I've dealt with at this facility are, that I just had to write a review! Everyone from the surgeon to the assistants that cared for my dog, to the technicians that took her from me in the parking lot (because of the pandemic) and returned her to me, not to mention all the caring and patient people helping me on the phone...it has been a terrific experience all around (aside from the fact that my dog had to have surgery in the first place). read more

There are no words about this facility. Dr Webb and the staff went beyond to keep us informed on our dog and his recovery. I would recommend this place to everyone read more

My puppy got injured and our vet recommended Vet Surg. We had a wonderful experience with their whole team. I could not be happier with our experience, our puppy's healing process, and reliability of their team. They were in constant contact with us about the whole process and even called us before the anesthesia lifted to have Dr. Holsworth explain to us how the surgery went. If we have any issues in the future I would not have any hesitation to go back there. Kimberly and Dr. Holsworth. read more

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Our four year old golden retriever recently developed a small lump on her leg. After inconclusive results from a fine needle aspiration, our normal vet told us it needed to be removed but was in a tricky spot, so we should go to a board-certified surgeon to ensure we got good margins. So glad we did!! Dr. Webb did a tremendous job -- she removed the entire mass (which turned out to be a soft tissue sarcoma) and was communicative, knowledgeable, and caring throughout the process. Our dog is out of her cast and on her way to full recovery, and we have Dr. Webb to thank for that. Thanks so much Dr. Webb & VetSurg! read more

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The front desk was rude. Called about my dog who broke her femur bone I had a few questions, Kimberly straight laughed at me because I couldn't pronounce a word correctly it was a horrible encounter there was no compassion or empathy. read more

You won't find a more knowledgeable, compassionate & skilled group of professionals to take care of your precious pets! When I discovered a lump on my pitties throat a couple yrs ago I was devastated! When I first met Dr. Courtney Campbell I knew he was the surgeon Shiner needed. He took the time to get to know Shiner by actually sitting on the floor with her & earning her trust with his calm & caring demeanor. He also explained all tests & procedures he recommended in terms I could understand, which put my mind at ease. Just a few months ago I noticed something unusual on Shiner's belly along with 2 lumps on her rump. After several tests it was determined Shiner had solar induced tumors. I was sure I would lose her but Dr. Campbell reassured me by explaining everything he & his team would be performing. After surgery i was given a thorough description & complete report indicating she had a total of 10 tumors & 4 different types of cancer. Shiner has healed & is back to normal happy spunky self. Did I mention she is approx. 12 - 13ish yrs old? Thank you Dr. Courtney Campbell, your incredible team & staff for saving my baby! read more

We traveled from Bakersfield to see dr Holsworth, per the recommendation of our local vet, for a FHO. We Are beyond pleased with the the treatment our dog received. We are on week 4 into his recovery and everything has gone perfectly! Due to covid, we had to wait in our cars, but the dr called us over the phone and explained everything very thoroughly and the staff was amazing! I very rarely give reviews, however this office deserves all the praise they can get!! read more

If I could give them more than five stars, I would. The vets (and techs) are skilled and experienced. Dr. Holsworth won't recommend surgery without really ensuring the best chance for success and the best for your pet. He did an emergency surgery to remove my beloved Jesse's gallbladder. Jesse is almost 13 years old, has a heart arrhythmia, slightly enlarged heart and slightly diseased mitral valve, so there were many issues to prepare for. Dr. Holsworth also was surprised by a pericardial hernia (hole in the diaphragm just below the heart) when he opened Jesse up for surgery. There were other complications, but Dr. Holsworth and his team brought Jesse through it. I hope you've read through all of this because you also need to know that the entire staff is kind, compassionate and accessible! I cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

Pet owner/lover BEWARE! This is the most non-caring vet we have ever encountered. Our Great Dane had knee surgery there. The plate that they implanted was not sterilized and carried an infection that resulted in 3 more surgeries to remove, and countless trips to the vet. Worst of all, he was unable to walk for almost 6 months. VetSurg declined any responsibility, even when we showed them the lab culture results of the plate that they implanted. Not once did they ever inquire with regard to how our dog was doing. THE WORST!!! read more

Dr. Campbell saved our Gracie's life!! Our poor girl was super sick for over a week and we did not know why until we got her to our regular vet and saw her x-rays! Gracie had gotten a hold of a needle and thread that our daughter unfortunately left laying around and decided to eat it. The needle broke in two, one half was found in her asophagus and the other punctured into her lung. The thread had cut through her intestine as well. Needless to say she needed emergency surgery! Horizon vet hospital was unable to do the extensive surgery to remove needles and repair her lung and intestine. They brought in Dr. Campbell from VetSurg to perform the 3-4 hour surgery. We are forever grateful to Dr. Campbell for saving Gracie. She is back to her happy self. Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts, Dr. Campbell read more

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Dr. Holsworth gave our dog his joy back! Our dog developed an increasingly severe limp that our primary care vet attributed to arthritis. After X-Rays, numerous medications and no improvement, they referred us to Dr. Holsworth at VetSurg. He carefully examined Aiden, his symptoms and X-Rays and explained the potential causes. Dr. Holsworth then had us undertake a regimen of medications and gradual exercise, monitoring Aiden each step of the way. Over the course of 3 months, the transformation we saw was nothing short of miraculous. Not only has Aiden stopped limping, he's acting like he's a puppy again despite being 10 years old. While not every dog will be able to be cured without surgery, we are truly grateful that Dr. Holsworth approaches each dog's case with his patient's best interests in mind. We can't thank him and the team at VetSurg enough. read more

We had a great experience at VetSurg after my puppy needed tibial crest avulsion surgery: +examination visit with clear explanation of my dog's surgery needs +helpful demeanor of all staff - feel like everyone cares about their patients' wellbeing +willingness to schedule surgery on the same day as examination +examination while I was present +explanation of pin placement +modern, minimally invasive techniques (use of digital radiologic guides) available +clear instructions sent home post surgery including numbers to call if there's any problem +board certified surgeons +reasonable prices (considering all vet surgery is expensive) +great follow up visit with Dr.Holsworth I can't recommend this place highly enough! read more