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What it Means to Be a Private Practice

At Stitches Veterinary Surgery Center, we’re proud to be a private, locally-owned practice. This means our decisions are driven by what’s best for your pet’s health and well-being. Our focus is to support the families of the community and their species-diverse family members, not by corporate profits. Our veterinarians and staff are all passionate animal lovers who live and work in your community, so we understand the unique needs of your furry family member. We’re committed to providing personalized care and building lasting relationships with you and your pet.

We follow our Vision, Mission, and Values and work together to ensure the best care available for your pets. Veterinary medicine is going through a corporate transition, we want to recommit our focus on independence and the support of the community

Full-Service Veterinary Hospital

Stitches Veterinary Surgery Center is a full-service veterinary hospital located in Long Beach, California.  We provide a large range of surgical services including orthopedic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology, and traumatology (fractures, wounds, etc). Our goal is always to have patients recover in the comfort of their own homes and we have excellent nursing care for patients staying in the hospital, including overnight monitoring.

Board-Certified Small Animal Specialty Surgery

Dr. Courtney Campbell leads our dedicated surgical team. As a board-certified surgeon specializing in small animal surgery, Dr. Campbell has completed three one-year specialty internships and a three-year surgical residency.

You may ask why Board Certified? Board-certified veterinary specialists have completed advanced training in a specific area of veterinary medicine and passed a rigorous examination to demonstrate their expertise. This advanced training complements the care provided by your pet’s primary veterinarian. Pet owners may be referred to a board-certified specialist when their pet requires specialized equipment or expertise for diagnosis or treatment.

We offer a wide range of advanced surgical options in our facility, ensuring your pet receives the highest standard of care. Board certification is a mark of quality exceeding set veterinary standards and with a certified surgeon on staff, we are able to provide cutting-edge treatments for complex conditions.

 

Expert Care and Friendly Service

We believe you should expect the very best for your pet. At Stitches Veterinary Surgery Center Hospital, you can have confidence that your pet is receiving the highest quality compassionate veterinary care. Our team is highly trained and experienced, and are available to answer your questions about a range of concerns and conditions. Most of all, the entire animal care team at Stitches Veterinary Surgery Center truly cares about you and your pet, and wants you to have the best experience possible.

For our established clients who may be unable to afford care for their pets, we offer support through financial instruments such as Care Credit Scratch Pay and Compassion Care Coalition. Please consider donating to this fund and help us provide medical care for animals in need.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Our unique combination of expert care and state-of-the-art technology allows us to provide the highest level of care for your canine and feline family members. Our facility offers separate cat and dog areas, an ICU ward, an isolation ward, and a full in-house laboratory. Our services include digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound services, and much more.

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Meet The Team

At our clinic, your pet’s well-being is our top priority. Our highly skilled support staff is dedicated to providing exceptional care.  Both credentialed and non-credentialed team members undergo regular training to ensure they meet the highest standards.  Our experienced Client Services Representatives ensure appointments run smoothly and keep you informed. We treat every pet like our own, making their stay as comfortable and happy as possible.

Courtney A. Campbell

DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), Board-certified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Dr. Courtney Campbell is a board-certified surgeon, author, and veterinary media correspondent. Dr. Campbell is dedicated to quality pet care and he has a deep passion for education. His mission is to foster genuine connections with clients, patients, and the veterinary community.

Dr. Campbell’s love for animals blossomed in bucolic Burlington, Connecticut. Surrounded by diverse wildlife and a menagerie of pets, a spark ignited on his tenth birthday with the arrival of his first puppy. That's when the dream of becoming a veterinarian took root.

Dr. Campbell has completed three rigorous internships and a surgical residency. His focus is orthopedics, soft tissue surgery and minimally invasive surgery including arthroscopy.

Dr. Campbell’s commitment to learning extends beyond the operating room. He actively shares his knowledge through lectures and continuing education programs. His goal is to make scientific knowledge and pet health information readily available to everyone. His is committed to making the veterinary profession more inclusive for all.

Dr. Courtney is a passionate advocate for animal health and a compelling voice for pet lovers everywhere.