Jewel Veterinary Surgery

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08/27/2026

Meet Bella. She is the sweetest angel. She has received the highest honor as a sweet baby crusty crust. This term is truly a vet term (not originated by us-can’t take credit) of endearment, respect, and love and we loooove her! She has earned this sought after title with her tiny size, angelic personality, tongue lag and best facial expressions. Bella had her inguinal hernias fixed (swellings in her groin area) by Dr. Kate and she did great!

08/25/2026

This is Dixie, one of our favorite patients — and officially a Triple Crown Winner!

We’ve had the privilege of performing three surgeries on Dixie in just the last year, and she is an absolute joy to work with. Her owners are pretty wonderful, too. And somehow, Dixie is never anything but thrilled to see us.

Today, we removed two more mast cell tumors. Dixie has had several, and they’re one of the most common types of skin cancer we remove in dogs.

The tricky part? Mast cell tumors can look like almost anything. A new lump or bump deserves a conversation with your veterinarian and, ideally, cytology. Cytology is minimally invasive: a small needle is used to collect cells from the mass, which are then placed on a slide for examination.

Mast cell tumors are often readily identifiable on cytology alone, which can help guide the next step. And when a mast cell tumor is in a resectable location, surgery is generally the first line of defense.

Keep checking those lumps. Even the innocent-looking ones.

08/22/2026

I Eat My Feelings, Part Two: Meet Smooch.

Yep, he’s a vet’s dog. A really, really good vet’s dog. But sometimes Labradors just get into trouble.

And eating grass isn’t always as benign as it seems. Eat enough plant material, and it can form an impaction. In Smooch’s case, that impaction blocked the outflow from his stomach into his small intestine, leaving him pretty sick and requiring emergency surgery.

Fortunately, Smooch did great! While we were in there, we also elected to tack his stomach to help prevent it from twisting and causing a life-threatening gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) in the future.

He’s on the mend, Mom is very relieved, and Smooch will now be getting a little more supervision during his outdoor adventures. Because apparently, he’s sneaky.

08/20/2026

We’re back with Dr. Kate’s Rough Cuts — all the deep thoughts Dr. Kate has to share with fellow vets.

Little gems and nuggets of advice you never knew you needed. Because apparently, Dr. Kate has thoughts.

08/16/2026

Meet LaRay, are amazing Jewel Surgical Care Coordinator Partners Animal Hospital Asheville. She truly is a La ray of sunshine and makes our day better!

08/13/2026

The Animal Hospital of Waynesville mascot was VERY happy to see me for his incision recheck after his TPLO.

If only my children greeted me this kindly.

07/22/2026

Don’t worry, Dr. Kate eventually broke it off and returned this very healthy puppy back to her owner.

07/16/2026

Meet our newest Jewel Surgical Care Coordinator (Jewel SCC): Alanis.

Isn’t it ironic… that someone named after a ’90s legend is also an absolute rockstar at keeping surgery days running smoothly?

Alanis is organized, kind, and always one step ahead, making life easier for everyone involved. We’re so grateful for everything she does and are excited to recognize her as one of our fabulous Jewel SCCs.

A huge thank you to the entire team at West Asheville Family Veterinary Hospital. We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside this wonderful practice for quite some time, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership and the trust you place in Jewel Veterinary Surgery. We love being part of your team and look forward to many more surgeries together.

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Cats need surgery, too. 💎❤️
07/14/2026

Cats need surgery, too. 💎❤️

07/13/2026

At Jewel Veterinary Surgery, one of Dr. Kate’s favorite things is helping veterinarians and veterinary staff build practical skills they can use every day.

This week, we teamed up with Medline to host a hands-on Fiberglass Splint Lab at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital Downtown.

The goal? Help more practices throughout the Upstate and Western North Carolina become confident creating customized fiberglass splints.

Why fiberglass?
• A truly custom fit for each patient
• Less inventory to keep on hand
• More versatility than generic plastic splints
• Better comfort and support for dogs and cats

The best part? They’re actually fun to make.

To keep the learning going, Dr. Kate has created a step-by-step fiberglass splint tutorial that’s available on our website and YouTube channel.
We’ll pin the tutorial video in the comments so it’s easy to find.

If you’re a veterinarian or veterinary team member, visit our website and scroll to the bottom to sign up for VetVault. Every time we create a new educational video designed to help you continue learning and growing alongside us.

Here’s to better splints, better patient care, and a community that never stops learning.

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