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Surgical services

Beth A. Lewis, DVM

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Dr Lewis grew up on a popcorn farm in southern Indiana.  During her childhood she learned the value of rising early and working with her hands.
 After high school she traveled to San Diego where she attended the University of California San Diego and earned a degree in Neurophysiology and a minor in psychology.  She returned to Indiana after graduation to attend Purdue University for her veterinary degree.  She furthered her training at the University of Illinois for a one year rotating internship and then onto Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center for a specialized surgical internship.
 In 2004, Dr Lewis moved to Kansas City to participate in a surgical residency at Mission MedVet.  After finishing her surgical training she moved to Colorado and joined Colorado Veterinary Specialists for 5 years before purchasing the practice with Dr Milan Hess and establishing Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group in 2012.
Over the past 12 years they have grown their practice into a 35,000 sq foot campus and expanded the size and scope of care offered in Colorado and surrounding states
Dr Lewis has an interest in all aspects of surgery but has a passion for reconstructive and oncologist procedures.  She enjoys developing a team approach to medicine and helping mentor the next generation of doctors and specialists
In her down time she loves to spend time with family, travel and eat good food.  She also loves her furry family that includes a black lab named Vader, a Border terrier named Bonsai and Pico the kitty.

Kaleigh Bush, DVM

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Bush is from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. She attended Auburn University in Auburn, AL, for undergraduate courses and for veterinary school. She then moved to Knoxville, TN, to complete her rotating internship at the University of Tennessee. She returned to Auburn University for a specialty surgery internship and stayed for a small animal surgery residency and concurrent master’s degree. She enjoys seeing a combination of surgical oncology, soft tissue, and orthopedic cases, although she has a special interest in surgical oncology.

Our board certified surgeons perform complex and routine orthopedic and neurologic surgeries, including back surgery. We also offer:

  • Treatment for hip disorders including luxation and dysplasia including: total hip replacement, the removal of the degenerated femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket) and replacing them with artificial components
  • Additional treatment for hip dysplasia including, juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS), femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO), and double or triple pelvic osteotomy (DPW or TPO)
  • Treatment for cranial cruciate ligament rupture including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO, corrective osteotomies and Extracapsular Repair – all arthroscopic-assisted)
  • Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy: Treatment for OCD (cartilage flaps), debride osteophytes, bone fragment removal and other intra-articular injuries in the shoulder, elbow, and stifle joints
  • Fracture repair using traditional linear external fixators, with both the standard and locking technology, and bone plates

Below are several of the advanced orthopedic procedures that are performed at our clinic. Click one of the conditions below to learn more about this specific condition/procedure.

We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our clinic. Soft tissue surgeries are those that are not associated with bone. These surgeries can provide many benefits to pets.

Probably the most common soft tissue surgery performed on pets is the removal of masses, or lumps. Most of these masses, once removed and tested, are found to be benign (nonharmful); however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump is necessary to improve the outcome in your pet if the mass is cancerous.

Below are several of the advanced soft tissue procedures performed at our clinic. Click one of the conditions below to learn more about this specific condition/procedure.

We now know that animals experience pain in much the same way as people. We use our knowledge of pain medication and pain relief strategies to prevent and manage pain in pets, both before and after surgery and in the event of an injury or infection. We can also ease pain caused by chronic disease, such as arthritis.

Ask us about our pain management options and plans, which we will tailor to your pet’s medical condition and individual needs. We also offer acupuncture services, which can help control pain in some pets.