Russian River Veterinary Surgical Service

Santa Rosa, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Imaging Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Santa Rosa's local, veterinarian owned and led, surgical and outpatient imaging center providing advanced orthopedic surgical care

With Dr. Scott Fetherston and Dr. Tim Helms combined experience of over 25 years, our team excels in advanced procedures — including TPLO surgery — delivered with precision and compassion. ... For more than 15 years, Dr. Fetherston traveled the backroads of Northern California providing orthopedic surgery services in partnership with primary care veterinarians. ... With longtime friend and colleague Dr. Tim Helms, that shared vision ultimately became reality through the creation of RRVSS—Russian River Veterinary Surgical Service—a dedicated, independently and veterinarian-owned and led surgical referral center in Sonoma County serving Northern California. ... After more than three years of planning, designing, and building, their dream has proudly become a reality

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
6
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

CT guided surgical navigation and custom 3D printed Surgical GuidesAdvanced CT ImagingRadiologyArthroscopyCold-Laser therapyPRP injectionsRecovery App

Services in detail

Orthopedic ServicesSoft-Tissue ServicesConsultationsImaging ServicesOther ServicesSpay/NeuterMass RemovalSplenectomyExploratoryForeign Body RemovalHernia RepairVulvaplastyBiopsyBrachycephalic (Upper Airway) SurgeryGastropexyCystotomyPUEar Canal AblationThyroidectomyPerineal/Scrotal UrethostomySalivary Gland RemovalSubtotal ColectomyTPLOPatella LuxationFracture RepairRegenerative Medicine (PRP)Ligament and Tendon SurgeryArthrodesisArthroscopyAngular Limb Deformity (ALD)Hip Luxation Reduction/Stabilization ToggleAmputationPartial Amputation ProsthesisTotal Hip Replacement (THR)Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)Double Pelvic Osteotomy (DPO)Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS)CT guided surgical navigation and custom 3D printed Surgical GuidesCold-Laser therapyPRP injectionsRadiologyOutpatient CTRehabilitationSynovetin OA Injections

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Tuesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Wednesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Thursday - Sunday: CLOSED

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Frequently asked

What services does Russian River Veterinary Surgical Service offer?+

Russian River Veterinary Surgical Service offers Surgery, Imaging, Rehab, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

100% Positive sentiment
based on 46 reviews

Russian River Veterinary Surgical Service is a modern, exceptionally clean surgical center in Santa Rosa known for its highly compassionate, personable, and knowledgeable veterinary team. The staff accommodates urgent surgical needs on short notice, maintains prompt communication throughout procedures, and provides thorough follow-up care. Pet owners consistently highlight successful orthopedic and specialty surgeries, detailed pre- and post-operative guidance, and a welcoming environment that puts both anxious animals and their owners completely at ease.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.