Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota is a state-of-the-art veterinary specialty veterinary hospital located in University Park serving the Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice areas. We specialize in small animal veterinary surgery, rehabilitation and advanced imaging. At VSC, our staff is committed to providing the highest level of client services, offering individualized attention and compassionate care to all of our clients and patients. We can guarantee that together with your primary veterinarian, your pet will receive the most comprehensive care available.

WHO WE ARE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota we strive to provide our patients with the highest quality medical and surgical care possible. VSC offers superior customer service for both our pet owners and their primary veterinarians. Our goal is to help our clients understand their pet’s condition. We will advocate the best possible treatment for each case but understand there may be limitations. Operating at the forefront of veterinary medicine, we offer the most current surgery techniques, medical technologies, and novel therapies. Our goal is to exceed our clients’ expectations with honesty, respect and compassion, treating each pet as if they are our own.
WHAT SETS US APART
- Most Progressive Clinic on Florida’s West Coast.
At VSC, our surgeons are always seeking out the most progressive approach to surgical diseases, from diagnostic tools like the Nanoscope, novel surgeries and implants, or 3D printing. The field of veterinary surgery is always changing; it is our responsibility to adapt as the science and technology continue to develop.
- Unmatched in Services and Procedures Offered.
VSC was started by a surgeon and day-to-day operations are overseen by a surgeon. Surgery is what we do: day in, day out. We offer more orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures than any other specialty hospital, some of which are only offered in the state at the University of Florida Veterinary School.
- Only facility with 2 board-certified surgeons trained in small animal surgery.
Two heads are better than one, especially in surgery. As the only facility in Sarasota with two board-certified surgeons, our team is able to improve patient care by having collaboration as well as varying opinions on challenging cases.
- Surgery at a Human Healthcare Level.
Many owners are not aware that veterinary surgery in specialty clinics is performed at a level comparable to human healthcare. From our dedicated sterile operating theaters, pre-surgery checklists, dedicated certified technicians monitoring anesthesia on human medicine-grade monitors and anesthetic machines, extensive use of regional nerve blocks and advanced anesthesia techniques, etc… the level of care your pet receives is not too dissimilar to what you would have in your own surgery!
- Collaboration with other specialties (e.g. internists, radiologists, and anesthesiologists) to improve patient care in a team-based approach.
Although we are Surgery Center and not a multi-specialty hospital, we consider surgery only part of the treatment plan for your pet. We collaborate with numerous other specialists, including other Board-certified radiologists, internists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, and nutritionists to make sure we have covered every aspect of your pet’s care. Integration with other specialists is not always a common component of veterinary surgery; we want your pet to have access to all of the available options.
- Leader in minimally invasive surgery on the central Florida coast.
You will not find a veterinary hospital, from Tampa to Naples, that performs the number and variety of minimally invasive surgeries that VSC performs! Whether it is minimally invasive joint surgery, thoracoscopic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, fluoroscopic fracture repairs, or endoscopic surgery, we perform more procedures than our competitors and we are always looking to improve your pet’s response to surgery.

COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP
Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota works closely with other organizations within the veterinary and animal community with a shared goal of keeping pets healthier and living longer. At VSC, we take pride in helping animals, supporting our community and giving back. Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota also continues to build strong partnerships with local rescues, humane societies and animal services. For additional information regarding our partners such as fundraisers, events, or to make donations, please click the button below to be directed to our Community Partnerships page.
OUR TEAM
We invite you to learn more about all of our veterinary professionals at
Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota.

Surgeons
Dr. Scott Rose
Surgeon

Surgeons
Dr. Raz Peress
Surgeon

Radiologist
Dr. Shannon Holmes
Radiologist

Cardiologist
Dr. Chris Paige
Cardiologist (Outpatient)

Management
Brittney Rose
Practice Manager

Management
Ashley Capitummino
Assistant Manager

Medical Staff
Caroline O’Brien
Veterinary Technician

Medical Staff
Morgan Lanowitz
Veterinary Technician

Medical Staff
Lindsay Sauer
Veterinary Technician

Medical Staff
Eric Schnorr
Veterinary Technician

Medical Staff
Jazlyn Ocampo
Veterinary Technician

Medical Staff
Brittany Targaszewski
Veterinary Technician

Medical Staff
Anna Abbott
Pack Room Supervisor

Medical Staff
Maggie Darnell
Client Services Coordinator

Medical Staff
Virginia Martell
Client Services Coordinator

Medical Staff
Christina Forward
Client Services Coordinator

Medical Staff
Ashley Mashaw
Client Services Coordinator (Training)

Medical Staff
Madeline McLellan
Client Services Coordinator (Training)

Medical Staff
Jen Deighten
Senior Veterinary Assistant

Medical Staff
Amanda Rancourt
Senior Veterinary Assistant

Medical Staff
Jacqueline Rodriguez
Veterinary Assistant

Medical Staff
Monica Shaw
Veterinary Assistant

Medical Staff
Ariana Rodriguez
Veterinary Assistant (Training)

Medical Staff
Hailey Mahoney
Veterinary Assistant (Training)

Medical Staff
Julia Fishman
Veterinary Assistant (Training)

Kish
Mascot

NEWS & EVENTS
Stay connected with Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota! To see what’s happening at VSC just click the link below.
Sassy the Lemur
Say hello to ring-tailed lemur Sarsaparilla, or Sassy. She and her family live in one of our multi-acre free-ranging forest habitats..
Lakewood Ranch Humane Society event
Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota is proud to be a sponsor for the upcoming Divas & Dogs fundraising...
VSC Of Sarasota is Open!!
Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota is excited to announce the opening of our...
VSC Sarasota Welcomes Dr. Scott Rose!
Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota is very excited to welcome the talented Dr. Scott Rose...
Max’s Success with Repair of His Luxating Patellas
Max came to Veterinary Surgery Center of Sarasota with difficulty walking due to his...
Meet Saba, a Labrador retriever with the 18 pound mass
Meet Saba, a 12 year old spayed female chocholate Labrador Retriever who began...
Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair
Zory, a six-month-old Labradoodle puppy, sustained a tibia fracture while jumping...
VSC welcomes Dr. Raz Peress!
Dr. Peress was born in Israel and emigrated to the U.S. in 1996...
VSC Lecture Series
Recently the entire VSC staff was treated to a lecture about sedatives and tranquilizers...
Congratulations, Milo!
Milo had surgery for a luxating knee cap (patella) in the fall of 2018. His very proud dog...