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MARK HOUSE DVM ACVS-SA

A board-certified veterinary surgeon providing traveling specialty small Above all, my goal is to promote animal welfare.

Once you have determined that a valued patient of yours
requires surgery you have many options to consider. In today's age you are not
alone and have many resources available. You can perform the procedure yourself
at your hospital or you can have a surgery specialist perform it for you. If
you would prefer a specialist, you can refer the patient away to a larger
referral hospital or you can now have a specialist come to you. After working
in a variety of specialty hospitals in many different states, I have seen
firsthand the expense clients must incur to have a surgery performed at a larger
referral hospital. I have also seen patients who have had surgery performed by
doctors who may have not had the best outcome because the doctor performed a procedure
in which they have limited experience (usually because they are pressured by
the client to save a pet’s life). My goal is to help you and help your patients
by being a part of the surgery team at your hospital. By having me come to your
hospital to perform surgical procedures your clients will no longer need to
travel away. They will be able to stay with a team who already knows their pet
and who has their best interest in mind. You will be able to offer the services
you already provide in addition to advanced surgical procedures provided by
myself. You will be intimately involved throughout the surgical process and
afterwards in the recovery period. Included in
this is insuring the pet owner is fully informed about the surgical procedure
their pet is recommended to undertake. I believe communication with clients is
key to a successful outcome and I will always communicate with your clients
about any surgical procedure I do for you. I will either meet them in person
prior to the procedure or I will contact them by phone. I will explain the surgical
procedure and if requested, discuss other surgery options as well. I will
explain the risks and complications of anesthesia and the surgical procedure
and I will explain the post-operative care period. Proper post-operative care
is crucial to a successful outcome and I want to insure your clients understand
and comply for the sake of their pet’s well-being and their own happiness. Prior
to surgery I will make sure all of their questions are answered and that they
consent to the surgery without undue concern. After the surgery procedure is
complete I will contact your client again to inform them of the findings and
outcome, and to answer any further questions they may have. I will provide you
with a procedure report, suggested discharge instructions and all other
pertinent records for your patient’s file. I believe good record-keeping is
important to insure all staff in your hospital are knowledgeable of the patient’s
procedure and can provide the client with correct information to insure a successful
recovery. You will resume primary care in the post-operative period which
includes the recheck examinations accordingly. Should there be any questions or
concerns I urge you to contact me for a resolution. I want every patient to
have a successful outcome and I am always happy to help in any way to make that
happen. When all is said and done, I want your experience with including me in
your treatment team to lead to a happy client and a healthy pet. Thank you for
your consideration and I am excited to work with you in the future for the
health of the pets in Maine.

11/12/2025

We surprised our technician Brittney with a very early Birthday surprise!
Since she heads back to Florida every year for her Birthday! Leaving us with an early Birthday wish option only!
Everyone help us wish Brittney an early Happy Birthday!

18/11/2025

Dr. House performing a laparoscopic liver biopsy. This is done as a less invasive way to collect diagnostics.

18/11/2025

It’s Dr. House’s birthday week! If you see him make sure to wish him a very Happy Birthday! His technicians pulled off surprising him with birthday bling and his favorite homemade foods!

18/11/2025

Wesley is healing wonderfully after his TPLO with Dr. House! Here he is 44 days out of surgery and walking like a champ. We are so happy to see him doing so well.

23/10/2025

A "screw tail" (coccygeal vertebral malformation) in bulldogs, is a naturally occurring corkscrew-like tail that can cause health problems, including painful skin infections in the tail folds and even spinal abnormalities. Many cases require surgical intervention, such as the patient Dr House performed surgery on to remove the tail that was causing pain. The condition is often a result of malformed or fused vertebrae in the tail. One of the health issues seen in brachycephalic dogs. Severe cases can make it difficult for a dog to defecate.

30/07/2025

Yesterday Dr. House performed a bilateral total ear canal ablasion (TECA). This surgery is utilized in patients with chronic ear infections. The photos below are of Dr. house performing the surgery.

30/07/2025

Small Animal Surgical Services is now offering Spryng injections! Spryng injections are a collagen-elastin hydrogel injected into the joint to treat chronic arthritis pain. The benefits can last 6-12 months as the product slowly degrades in the joint.

19/05/2025

Handsome Zeus is sporting a lick sleeve after his MPL surgery with Dr. House. Lick sleeves are used as a barrier to discourage licking and chewing of the incision. They are usually combined with an e-collar for added protection as they are not impenetrable. Lick sleeves are a less stressful alternative for a pet who will leave their incision alone without the use of an e-collar.

31/03/2025

Dr. House and Brittney doing a Laparoscopic Gastropexy at Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital. This procedure is to prevent Gastric Dilatation -Vovulus Commonly referred to as Bloat

26/03/2025

Sweet Mae patiently waiting for her TPLO surgery with Doctor Mark House

13/03/2025

Have you ever considered getting Pet insurance?
Pet insurance can be a great tool to help with both planned and unplanned veterinary expenses.
While we are not affiliated with any pet insurance the two that came highly recommended to us are: Trupanion and Pets Best.
As always it is important to look through each policy to see which insurance would best suit you and your pets needs.

06/03/2025

Buck is 5 weeks post op from a TPLO done by Small Animal Surgical Services and is doing great! Thank you to his wonderful owners for taking such great care of him.

Address

599 Commercial Street

4856

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

12078948181

Website

http://www.smallanimalsurgicalservices.com/

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