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Ω Omega Veterinary GroupSpecialty & Emergency · San Mateo
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Orthopedic Center of Excellence · San Mateo

The most complete canine joint‑replacement program in Northern California.

Hip. Knee. Elbow. Ankle.

When a dog's joint can be rebuilt, one regional team can rebuild any of the four — performed by board‑certified surgeons inside a 24/7 specialty and ICU hospital.

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◆DACVS board‑certified surgeons ◆C‑arm fluoroscopy & arthroscopy ◆In‑house MRI ◆Open 24/7 ICU

The difference, in four words

Four joints. One team.

Most hospitals replace hips. A few add knees. Omega is built to rebuild all four — the broadest joint‑replacement capability in the region, in one San Mateo hospital.

Hip

Total Hip Replacement

For hip dysplasia and end‑stage arthritis, when relief needs to last a lifetime.

Knee

TPLO & Knee Replacement

Cruciate (CCL) disease and joint resurfacing, performed at meaningful volume.

Elbow

Total Elbow Replacement

One of the few programs in California performing it — a true regional rarity.

Ankle

Total Ankle Replacement

Few hospitals in Northern California offer it. It's a reason vets refer here.

Why it matters

The capability is real. It just hasn't been visible.

Omega's surgeons rebuild hips, knees, elbows, and ankles in dogs and cats — using fluoroscopic C‑arm imaging, arthroscopy, and SynACART resurfacing implants, with a board‑certified ICU behind every patient, around the clock.

That breadth is rare. Most referral centers offer one or two of these procedures. Omega offers the full range — and now, an orthopedic program that finally says so.

4major joints rebuilt
2DACVS surgeons
24/7specialty & ICU
Board-certified surgeon examining a large-breed dog at Omega Veterinary Group
Omega specialists co-managing a canine surgical patient

For Referring Veterinarians

Built for the vets who refer.

Your patient comes back to you. We treat referral as a partnership — not a handoff — so your client experiences one continuous standard of care.

  • Direct surgeon‑to‑surgeon communication on every case
  • Shared imaging, op notes, and a defined hand‑back plan
  • 24/7 access for urgent orthopedic and neurologic cases
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A full specialty hospital

The depth behind the surgery.

Joint replacement is what we're known for. It works because of everything standing behind it — six specialties and a 24/7 ICU under one roof.

FOCUS

Orthopedic Surgery & Joint Replacement

Hip, knee, elbow, and ankle replacement; TPLO, fracture repair, arthroscopy. The region's most complete program.

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Neurology & MRI

Board‑certified neurology with in‑house MRI — now live — for IVDD, seizures, and brain & spinal disease.

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Ophthalmology

Advanced medical and surgical care for the eye, from cataracts to corneal and retinal disease.

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Internal Medicine & Oncology

Diagnosis and management of complex, multi‑system disease — and compassionate cancer care.

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Emergency & Critical Care

A 24/7 ICU led by a board‑certified criticalist — the safety net under every patient we treat.

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Anesthesiology

A dedicated anesthesia service tailoring the safest protocol to each patient and procedure.

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University‑trained. Independently run.

Surgeons who do this every week.

Omega's joint‑replacement program is led by two board‑certified surgeons, supported by a full roster of specialists who collaborate on every complex case.

Dr. Caleb HudsonDVM, MS, DACVS — Surgery
Dr. Stephen JonesMVB, MS, DACVS, DECVS — Surgery
Dr. Ashley HechlerDVM, MS, DACVIM — Neurology
Dr. Dorothy BlackDVM, MPVM, DACVECC — Critical Care
Omega specialists reviewing diagnostic imaging

Outcomes

From limping to running again.

Behind every joint we rebuild is a dog who gets their life back — and a family who gets their dog back.

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Common questions

Joint replacement, answered.

What joints can you replace in a dog?

Omega's surgical team offers total hip, knee, elbow, and ankle replacement in dogs and cats — the broadest range of canine joint replacement available in Northern California. We also perform TPLO, fracture repair, and arthroscopy.

Is my dog a candidate for joint replacement?

Most candidates are dogs with hip dysplasia, end‑stage arthritis, cruciate disease, or an injury that hasn't responded to conservative care. The best first step is a consultation with our surgical team, who review imaging and your dog's history before recommending a path.

Do you accept referrals from other veterinarians?

Yes. A large share of our orthopedic cases come from referring veterinarians across the Bay Area. We co‑manage every case and return your patient to you with a clear follow‑up plan. Use our referral form or call our team directly.

Where are you located, and are you open after hours?

We're at 251 N. Amphlett Blvd in San Mateo, open 24/7 with a board‑certified ICU for emergency and critical care.

Talk to our surgical team.

Whether you're a pet owner exploring options or a veterinarian referring a patient, we're here 24/7.

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