Pet Surgery Center in Carlsbad, California - just minutes from Oceanside, Escondido, San Diego, and San Marcos.
Whether it’s a torn ACL or an unlucky bone break, we’re here to help your pet - without the delays or high costs of a large hospital. Our Carlsbad Pet Surgery Center is on Laguna Drive, between Jefferson Street and Roosevelt Street. Parking is simple and stress-free, with a large lot and accessible spaces right by our front entrance.
Better Pet Surgery starts here.
We make every step of pet surgery care easier - flexible scheduling, clear pricing, and after-surgery support, 7 days a week.
Surgery Consultation
Talk to the surgeon, understand your pet’s procedure in detail, and get answers to any questions you may have.
Limping Consultation
Avoid the guessing game—and don’t delay. Our surgeon can examine your pet and tell you if surgery is necessary.
Same-Day Surgery
Consultation, surgery, and home the same day—so your pet recovers comfortably at home, with you by their side.
Fast-track Surgery
Skip long wait times with priority scheduling—ideal for pets that require immediate, expert surgical attention.
TPLO Knee Surgery
Expert surgical care for dogs with a torn knee ligament—one flat fee covers everything, including follow-ups.
Why Choose SurgiPet?
Dedicated surgery center for pets - not your typical veterinary clinic.
Know the cost upfront! SurgiPet's flat-fee surgery package covers it all: routine pre-op tests, medications, surgery & follow-ups.
With over 20 years of experience, our chief surgeon ensures better outcomes, smooth recovery, and minimal risk of complications.
Consultation, surgery, and back home, all in the same day! Our expert care and modern anesthesia make safe, pain-free recovery at home possible.
The Safest pet anesthesia. For Every Pet. In Every way.
Ensure your pet’s safety with expert anesthesia care tailored to their specific needs, managed by a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist.
Meet the Dedicated Team Behind Our Success
Dr. Wypart, our founder and lead surgeon, has over 20 years of experience, including thousands of successful TPLO procedures. He is known not only for his surgical excellence but also for the genuine empathy and honesty that comfort every pet parent who walks through our doors.
Dr. Wypart is a highly skilled veterinarian with over two decades of experience in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. He earned his veterinary degree from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences and completed advanced specialty training in veterinary surgery at the European University of Environmental and Life Sciences. His clinical skills have been shaped by extensive international practice across Europe and North America.
Since relocating to San Diego in 2012, Dr. Wypart has become known for his surgical expertise, particularly in orthopedic procedures involving joint trauma, complex fractures, and advanced soft tissue techniques. A member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, he has performed over 1,000 successful TPLO surgeries and remains actively engaged in continuing education focused on fracture management, joint disease, and advanced soft tissue procedures.
Dr. Wypart founded SurgiPet to bring specialized surgical care to pets in San Diego and the surrounding area. His practice focuses on advanced procedures including TPLO for cranial cruciate ligament repair, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive fracture repair.
Outside of surgery, Dr. Wypart enjoys growing vegetables in his backyard, perfecting new soup recipes, and hiking Potato Chip Mountain.
Dr. Margaret Wypart, our co-founder and medical director, is one of a few veterinary anesthesia specialists in California. She personally evaluates your pet’s health, designs a customized anesthesia plan, and ensures they wake up comfortably - just like an anesthesiologist does for people in a hospital.
Dr. Margaret Wypart, DACVAA, is the Medical Director and co-founder of SurgiPet. After veterinary school, she spent three additional years at the University of Pennsylvania's highly respected residency program, focusing exclusively on mastering anesthesia and pain management. This specialized training means she's an expert at keeping pets safe and pain-free during surgery—customizing anesthesia for each individual patient based on their age, health status, and the specific procedure they're having. Whether it's a healthy young dog or a senior pet with underlying health concerns, Dr. Margaret Wypart has the expertise to provide the safest anesthesia possible.
One of only a few board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists practicing in San Diego County, she specializes in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to minimize discomfort and reduce reliance on systemic medications—allowing pets to wake up more smoothly and return home the same day. Her approach follows the principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), emphasizing proactive pain control, early mobility, and rapid return to function.
Outside of work, Dr. Wypart enjoys hiking, skiing, and photography.
Amber has over two decades of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician. One of her greatest joys is mentoring and training newer staff, sharing the passion for veterinary care that has driven her throughout her career.
Amber is a Registered Veterinary Technician and our Nursing Director, bringing more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine to our team. Most of Amber’s career has been spent in emergency and intensive care, where she developed strong skills in critical patient management, anesthesia, and team leadership. For the past two years, she has brought that expertise to our surgical center, where she focuses on ensuring a smooth experience for patients from admission through recovery and supporting our team in providing exceptional surgical nursing care.
Amber is passionate about creating a positive, collaborative environment for both her team and our clients. She believes that every patient deserves individualized, compassionate care and takes pride in building trust with the families who bring their pets to us. She also enjoys mentoring veterinary professionals and helping others grow within the field.
Outside of work, Amber loves spending time with her family and many pets, traveling in their RV, and curling up with a good book.
Avoid the Guessing Game!
Let SurgiPet Doctors Tell You if Surgery is Necessary
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Common Surgical Treatments We Offer
TPLO Surgery
MPL (Kneecap)
Elbow Arthroscopy
Shoulder OCD Surgery
Fracture Repair
Ear Surgery (TECA)
Gastropexy Surgery
Anal Gland Removal
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!
SurgiPet is a dedicated surgery center for pets diagnosed with conditions that may require surgery, such as a knee injury, elbow dysplasia, mass/lump, and others.
You’ll meet directly with our surgeon, review your pet’s diagnosis, and get clear recommendations with a flat-fee quote. In many cases, you can choose consultation and surgery on the same day, with no obligation to proceed.
Every patient is also cared for by an anesthesia specialist with advanced training in keeping pets safe and comfortable. If you are worried about anesthesia, you can speak directly with our specialist to ask questions and feel more at ease.
The best next step is to schedule a surgery consultation so we can review all options together. Sometimes surgery is the best choice, and sometimes it isn’t; our goal is to help you choose what’s right for your pet.
Your regular vet’s clinic handles many types of visits and may have a mobile board-certified surgeon to operate on certain days. SurgiPet is different because we are a dedicated surgery center: our entire facility, team, and protocols are focused on anesthesia and surgery every day.
At SurgiPet, you meet directly with the surgeon to discuss your pet’s condition and what to expect. During surgery, two doctors care for your pet: the surgeon who focuses only on the procedure and an anesthesia specialist who focuses only on safe, comfortable anesthesia.
Our surgery-only model allows clear flat-fee packages and post-surgery support 7 days a week. We guide you through recovery, then your regular vet continues routine care like wellness visits and vaccines once healing is complete.
Yes, TPLO surgery is our core specialty. Our surgeon performs over 250 TPLO surgeries each year, with a dedicated anesthesia specialist focused on your dog’s safety and comfort. We use advanced nerve block technique to start pain control before surgery begins, allowing us to use lower doses of anesthetic drugs for safer anesthesia and faster recovery.
Our all-inclusive TPLO package at SurgiPet covers everything from the initial consultation to post-surgical rechecks and X-rays. You can schedule a consultation or explore our TPLO Process & Pricing to learn more.
Yes! All consultations and surgeries (including emergencies) are scheduled through our patient care team. You can call us at 760.290.8390, email info@surgipet.com, or fill out our contact form - whatever works best for you!
SurgiPet does not offer oral health services or other routine care. For complex dental problems we recommend veterinary dental specialist office, Pacific Coast Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery.
Yes—and we approach every one as the specialty-level procedure it deserves to be.
At SurgiPet, spay and neuter aren’t routine check-box surgeries. They’re full anesthetic events with real risks, so we give them the same level of planning and monitoring as our complex orthopedic cases. Your pet is cared for by two doctors: a surgeon with over 20 years of experience and an anesthesia specialist focused only on your pet’s safety and comfort.
Why does this matter for a “routine” surgery? Across large groups of pets, serious complications occur in about 1 out of every 700 spay/neuter procedures. Imagine 700 pets lined up in a row—most do perfectly well, but one may have a serious problem. We design everything we do around protecting that one pet.
This level of expertise does cost more than a typical general practice—because it’s a different standard of care. We’re happy to talk through whether SurgiPet is the right fit for your pet and your family. Call us at 760-290-8390 or email info@surgipet.com
SurgiPet accepts the CareCredit credit card with special financing options* and payment plans through ScratchPay. We provide flat-fee all-inclusive transparent quotes for surgical procedures so that you are fully informed and able to make financial arrangements if necessary. [*Subject to credit approval]
