Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery

Led by a board-certified surgeon.

If you have any questions, contact our Referral coordinator, Alicia!

Phone: (315) 478-3161 Fax: (315) 478-2432

Email: stackteam@stackvethospital.com

Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery

Led by a board-certified surgeon.

Surgical Referral Form For Referring Veterinarians

Surgical Consult Form For Owners

Surgical Recheck Form For Owners

If you have any questions, contact our Referral coordinator, Alicia!

Phone: (315) 478-3161 Fax: (315) 478-2432

Email: stackteam@stackvethospital.com

A Better Way

Your pet deserves to have better mobility and live their life without pain. These conditions can lead to other problems and shorten your pet’s lifespan. For pets with joint injuries and chronic pain, orthopedic surgery may be the best way to improve their mobility and increase their comfort. Stack Veterinary Hospital in Syracuse has a board-certified surgeon on staff to perform various orthopedic surgeries for pets. Along with established patients, we also welcome referral patients from other hospitals. We can assure you that should your pet need surgery, they'll receive the best treatment from every staff member involved in their care.

A Better Way

Your pet deserves to have better mobility and live their life without pain. These conditions can lead to other problems and shorten your pet’s lifespan. For pets with joint injuries and chronic pain, orthopedic surgery may be the best way to improve their mobility and increase their comfort. Stack Veterinary Hospital in Syracuse has a board-certified surgeon on staff to perform various orthopedic surgeries for pets. Along with established patients, we also welcome referral patients from other hospitals. We can assure you that should your pet need surgery, they'll receive the best treatment from every staff member involved in their care.

What To Expect

Our surgeon will begin with a consultation to examine your pet and discuss recommendations. Your pet will be scheduled for surgery based on the surgeon's recommendations. Once your pet's surgery is complete, our surgery team will discuss home care and recovery instructions. If follow up care is needed, our team will schedule a recheck appointment accordingly. Our team will send a full report to your patients regular Veterinarian.

Dr. Eileen Snakard

Dr. Eileen Snakard graduated cum laude from Villanova University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, and graduated magna cum laude in 1996. She completed a general internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in 1997 followed by a surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center in Texas. In 2001, she completed a three-year residency in small animal surgery at Texas A&M University then relocated to the greater Washington DC area. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2003. Dr. Snakard lived in the Washington DC for 20 years before moving to Upstate New York. Dr. Snakard firmly believes that time is precious and so is her family. Therefore, the majority of her time outside of work is spent with family. They explore museums, attend various live performances and lose themselves in the world of children’s literature. In her “spare” time, she leaves her cellular phone at home and runs through local parks or simply her neighborhood. In this world of accessibility, leaving her cellular phone at home is therapeutic.

Just a few of the surgeries she performs include:

TPLO: Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy
FHO: Femoral Head Osteotomy
MPL: Medial Patella Luxation
TECA: Total Ear Canal Ablation
Gastropexy (Spay/Neuter)

Click here to view Dr. Jan MacDonald's profile

Click here to view Dr. Jan MacDonald's profile

Dr. Eileen Snakard

Dr. Eileen Snakard graduated cum laude from Villanova University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, and graduated magna cum laude in 1996. She completed a general internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in 1997 followed by a surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center in Texas. In 2001, she completed a three-year residency in small animal surgery at Texas A&M University then relocated to the greater Washington DC area. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2003. Dr. Snakard lived in the Washington DC for 20 years before moving to Upstate New York. Dr. Snakard firmly believes that time is precious and so is her family. Therefore, the majority of her time outside of work is spent with family. They explore museums, attend various live performances and lose themselves in the world of children’s literature. In her “spare” time, she leaves her cellular phone at home and runs through local parks or simply her neighborhood. In this world of accessibility, leaving her cellular phone at home is therapeutic.

Just a few of the surgeries she performs include:

TPLO: Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy
FHO: Femoral Head Osteotomy
MPL: Medial Patella Luxation
TECA: Total Ear Canal Ablation
Gastropexy (Spay/Neuter)

Click here to view Dr. Jan MacDonald's profile

Get to know the professionals who work with your pet during their stay.

Referral Coordinator

Alicia joined the team in 2017 as a member of the Veterinary Reception team. Soon after, Alicia joined the Veterinary Assistant and Surgery Assistant Teams. Alicia is currently a Referral Coordinator who works directly with Dr. Snakard and Dr. Homco. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has three pit bulls, Rhino, Roxy, and Tyko. She also has two cats, Onyx and Storm.

Veterinary Surgical Technicians

Your pet’s assigned surgery technician will care for your pet on the day of their procedure. The Technician will prepare your pet for surgery by placing an IV catheter to administer anesthetic and pain medication. During surgery, the Technician will monitor your pet’s heart rate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, heart function, and temperature. Once the procedure is complete, your pet’s assigned technician will monitor them after surgery in our intensive care unit. They will administer further pain relief if needed, ensure that your pet is able to eat, drink, and go to the bathroom on their own before returning home.

Veterinary Surgical Assistants

Surgical Assistants are trained to work side by side with our Surgeons and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Our Surgery Assistants aide in facilitating many aspects of your pet’s procedure. Just a few of their duties include: preparing surgical instruments, collecting data and information for the Surgeon, assisting Technicians during your pet’s procedure, and accommodating the needs of the surgical department as they arise.