Name: Coldwater Animal Hospital
Address: 612 Coldwater Rd, Rochester, NY, 14624, US
Telephone: 585-247-7200
Price range: $$

Experience You Can Trust for Complex Surgical Care

Pet owners in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and surrounding communities trust our team for advanced orthopedic surgical care, including TPLO surgery, canine fracture repair, and more.We regularly work with patients referred from across Western New York, providing consistent, high-quality surgical outcomes. Dr. Klovstad joined our team in July of 2018. After graduating from veterinary school, he pursued an additional five years of advanced surgical training, gaining extensive experience in complex orthopedic and soft tissue procedures. He has performed over 1,500 TPLO surgeries and brings a consistent, outcomes-driven approach to every case. His goal is to provide safe, effective surgical care that supports each patient's long-term mobility and quality of life.

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Common Orthopedic Surgeries

Orthopedic surgery focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Our trusted surgeon, Dr. Klovstad, has a proven track record of successful surgeries, helping dogs regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Pet owners from Buffalo and Syracuse can seek some of the specialized orthopedic procedures we perform at our vet surgery center, including:

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO surgery): Corrects cranial cruciate ligament tears in dogs’ knees.
Canine fracture repair: Includes bone plating and other techniques to stabilize complex fractures.
Corrective osteotomies: Treats angular limb deformities to restore proper alignment.
Arthrodesis: Fuses joints in cases of chronic joint disease for pain relief and stability.
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO): Removes the femoral head to relieve pain from hip conditions.
Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) repair: Corrects kneecap instability for improved mobility.
Tibial crest avulsion repair: Repairs ligament or tendon injuries at the tibial crest.
Feline Fracture Repairs: Surgical treatment of bone fractures in cats using advanced fixation techniques to promote proper healing and function.
Feline FHO: A specialized femoral head ostectomy procedure for cats to restore comfort and mobility after hip injury or disease.

Other Advanced Surgeries Dr. Klovstad Offers

Please call and ask if you have other surgical procedures in mind.

Cleft Palates
Cystotomy
Thyroidectomy
Advanced tumor removals
Splenectomy
Nephrectomy

Consult Fee Payment of $143.00 is required at the time of scheduling. This covers the full cost of your consultation.

Before the consultation: Send any relevant history or doctor notes to our animal surgery center, including recent bloodwork, current prescribed medications, and any radiographs. The data will allow Dr. Klovstad to review the information before your consultation.

Surgery Cost Estimates

Transparent pricing to help you plan ahead.

The ranges below are provided as a general guide. Every patient is unique — your pet's final estimate will be tailored to their specific treatment plan and reviewed with you in full before any procedure is scheduled. A written estimate is prepared at your consultation visit.

TPLO

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

Species:

Dogs

Estimated Range

$4,800 – $5,400

Giant breed up to $6,000

MPL

Medial Patellar Luxation Repair

Species:

Dogs Cats

Estimated Range

$3,400 – $4,200

FHO

Femoral Head Ostectomy

Species:

Dogs Cats

Estimated Range

$2,800 – $3,800

Fracture Repair

Fracture Stabilization & Repair

Species:

Dogs Cats

Estimated Range

$3,500 – $6,500

Arthrodesis

Joint Fusion (Arthrodesis)

Species:

Dogs

Estimated Range

$5,000 – $6,000

Cleft Palate

Cleft Palate Repair

Species:

Dogs Cats

Estimated Range

$2,600 – $3,000

Cystotomy

Cystotomy (Bladder Surgery)

Species:

Dogs Cats

Estimated Range

$2,500 – $3,500

Giant breed up to $3,800

*All estimates are subject to change based on individual patient assessment, anesthesia requirements, imaging, implant selection, and post-operative care needs. A detailed written estimate will be provided at your consultation before any procedure is scheduled. Financing options are available — ask our team for details.

What clients can expect at the Consult Visit

1 Hour Consult with Dr. Klovstad – Including Physical exam, Medical Hx review, and a medical plan specific to their pet's needs
On-site Digital Radiology and Lab work, allowing for a full pre-surgical workup
The Surgical Coordinator will create an estimate specific to the pet’s surgery & medical plan
Dedicated 30-minute discharge Appointment to go over all client questions and patient care needs

Consult and Surgery Timeframe

Orthopedic appointments are typically available within one week for clients traveling from Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. As canine fracture repair is often time-sensitive, we prioritize these cases and try to schedule them within 24 to 48 hours when possible.
Non-urgent surgeries are generally scheduled within 2-3 weeks, while urgent surgeries are prioritized and usually scheduled within 1-2 weeks, or sooner if necessary.

Dr. Klovstad Surgery Experience

Dr. Klovstad has successfully performed over 1,500 TPLO surgeries and hundreds of orthopedic procedures annually, including advanced canine fracture repairs referred from Buffalo, Syracuse, and the surrounding regions.

Dr. Klovstad Surgery Training

Dr. James Klovstad graduated from St. George's University in 2012. With a strong interest in surgery, he continued for another five years as an intern/resident at the University of Missouri.

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Orthopedic Testimonial

"We originally took our dog Montana who suffered a severe hip fracture at 11 months old to another vet, where we were told to amputate her leg to save money. We were personally treated with a very cold demeanor, like we were not making a life or death decision to save our family member. Dr. Klovstad and Coldwater Animal Hospital were recommended to us and he saved Montana’s life! Dr. Klovstad saved Montana’s leg and treated her like she was his own. After 4 months of recovery Montana is running around like nothing happened, and every time she goes back to Coldwater, she is greeted with love and compassion by the entire staff. We will be forever grateful that we found Coldwater and Dr. Klovstad. We will never forget what he did for our family and Montana."

- John and Tracey Mitchell, owners of Montana

Before

After

"The staff at Coldwater Animal Hospital are phenomenal; they are always friendly, extremely helpful, and very professional. When my foster dog needed a major pancarpal arthrodesis surgery, Dr. Klovstad, Erin, and the rest of the staff provided him with exceptional care both before the procedure and throughout his recovery. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Klovstad and his team to take care of your furry family members for any and all veterinary needs!"

- Elizabeth Stevens, foster mom of Flynn from K9 Orphans Rescue

After

"Words cannot truly express the gratitude and appreciation that I have for the staff at Coldwater Animal Hospital! After an exhaustive search in December of 2018, right before Christmas, I landed at the doorstep of Coldwater facing double TPLO surgeries for my 9 year old English Pointer mix. Feeling overwhelmed by both the cost and the rehab associated with not one, but two back-to-back procedures, I was immediately calmed and comfortable with Dr. Klovstad and impressed with his surgical knowledge and expertise. After the initial surgical consultation, I knew he was the one to operate on my beloved fur baby. Not only was I confident in Dr. Klovstad, I was also in awe of how welcoming, compassionate, and understanding the ENTIRE STAFF was towards me as a new client! My pup, Reagan, instantly bonded with Erin, who assisted on both of Reagan’s surgeries, and also went out of her way to update me on her progress. She was a tremendous support during the healing and rehab process. After the success of Reagan’s surgeries and the care received, I knew I was going to remain at Coldwater.

Then, unexpectedly in May of 2019, just a month after Reagan’s full recovery, I found myself facing another big surgery! This time, my other sweet girl, Maizey, had been diagnosed with a thyroid tumor that needed to be removed immediately. Dr. Klovstad and staff truly went WAY above and beyond to arrange for 36 hrs of round the clock post-surgical care so he could perform Maizey’s surgery at Coldwater. I found myself once again overwhelmed with the support and care that we received.

I have since recommended Dr. Klovstad’s surgical skills to a friend. His pup needed a risky procedure and he was not liking the options given at two different animal hospitals. Two weeks later, my friend called to thank me profusely for sending him to Coldwater. He was thrilled with Dr. Klovstad’s surgical plan and outcome. His pup was home and on the mend. Some people are placed in your path at just the right time and for just the right reasons. Dr. Klovstad, Erin and the staff at Coldwater were those people for me. I look forward to many years of exceptional care for my current, and future, fur family!"

- Adrienne Ripley, owner of Reagan and Maizey

After

Meet Lucy, a happy, active pup who has undergone not one, but two successful TPLO procedures with Dr. Klovstad.

"We are incredibly happy with both of Lucy's TPLO procedures. She has returned to her old self, with no limping or lameness whatsoever. It truly feels like a miracle to see her jumping, running, and playing again.

Before her first surgery, Lucy would limp after playing or resting. We initially tried to convince ourselves it was just a pulled muscle but eventually realized she needed more help. We were hesitant at first due to the cost and recovery time, but Dr. Klovstad made us feel very comfortable with the decision. While the first 2-3 weeks of the first recovery were stressful, the process got easier, and we were very pleased with her rehab at ROC Pet Rehab.

Unfortunately, as we feared, she required surgery on her second leg about a year later. We knew immediately it was the right decision, and surprisingly, the second recovery seemed easier for both Lucy and us. It has now been nine months since that second surgery, and she has had no issues; she can run, fetch, and wrestle with other dogs without any limping.

We highly recommend this surgery and suggest that other pet owners consider insurance, as we were grateful that the second procedure was covered. The Coldwater staff has always been professional and caring, and we especially appreciate Dr. Klovstad’s down-to-earth manner when explaining the imaging and recovery process. We also found Facebook TPLO user groups to be very helpful throughout the entire process."

- Nick & Korey Cianfrocco, Lucy's Owners