Precision care for what matters most – helping your pet live a longer and better life.
We understand that seeing your pet experience an emergency or condition that requires surgery can be stressful. Fortunately, our veterinary surgery team is made up of experts in performing complex procedures using the latest state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, and we’re here to help.
Our commitment is not just to delivering highly advanced surgical care; it’s to enhance the well-being of your pet and be with you every step of the way.
If your pet has a condition or injury that requires advanced care and procedures, you’ll have an entire surgery team helping to improve your pet’s quality of life so you can get back to what matters most – spending precious moments together.
Your pet will receive unparalleled medical care during their time at the hospital (and they’ll be spoiled with love and attention, too).
Your pet can’t tell us what’s wrong, so we use sophisticated diagnostics and imaging tools to uncover the source of the problem.
Just as no two patients are the same, neither are their treatment plans. Our surgery team has experience with a range of advanced procedures and minimally invasive options to get your pet on the path to wellness, including:
Experience makes all the difference.
Our surgery team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. The team works hand in hand to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves. Because we’re a multidisciplinary hospital, the team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments, too.
Dr. Jonathan Blakely likes all aspects of surgery. His particular clinical interest is orthopedics, especially treating fractures.
Dr. Blakely’s favorite pastime is spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoys playing music, including guitar, banjo and the flute.
Dr. Katherine Darrah is an intern in our surgery service. She has experience in emergent abdominal procedures, wound repair, skin reconstruction, amputation and enucleation. She also has a strong interest in:
Dr. James Giles is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 27 years of military service, both in the Veterinary Corps. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, his military experience is with the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets).
Throughout his service, he gained extensive experience with military working dogs and has become a leading surgeon in the management of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis. While serving as a military veterinary surgeon, Dr. Giles became experienced in advanced dentistry and performing endodontic repairs.
Dr. Giles enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery, particularly total hip replacement and neurosurgery. He has a strong interest in minimally invasive orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, including:
Dr. Giles has served as the hospital’s Medical Director since 2018.
Dr. Giles and his wife, who is also a veterinarian, share two children. His favorite pastimes include outdoor activities, physical fitness, church and church missions and traveling with family. The family pets are Zeke and Sydney, both Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
Dr. Courtney Hancock is a resident in our surgery service.
Dr. Geoff Hennig was a production artist with a focus on biological and medical illustration before attending veterinary school. He has served on the surgical faculty at Louisiana State University as a visiting assistant professor. His research interests have been principally in the area of canine orthopedic diseases including the effects of injectable local anesthetics on cartilage health.
Dr. Sarah Israel enjoys all aspects of surgery with a particular interest in joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive orthopedics and arthroscopy. She is an American College of Veterinary Surgeons founding fellow in joint replacement surgery (JRS).
Learn more about Dr. Sarah Israel and the surgeries she performs in San Antonio, TX.
Like most surgery residents, Dr. Jaramillo loves all aspects of surgery. She has a strong background in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Her special interests include joint replacement surgery, thoracic surgery and neurosurgery.
During her time off, you’ll find Dr. Jaramillo outdoors with her daughter, spouse and rambunctious pit bull, Thor.
Dr. Kate Kingsley is an intern in our surgery service. She has worked in veterinary settings in England, Ireland, Wales, Spain, Morocco and Kentucky.
Dr. Kingsley has a passion for traveling. In her free time, she enjoys art, architecture, museums and spending time with her dog, Winnie.
Dr. Stephen Spence has a strong interest in a wide range of surgeries, especially neurologic, soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. He’s passionate about treating neurologic conditions like intervertebral disc disease, orthopedic conditions like cranial cruciate ligament rupture, patellar luxation, arthroscopic treatment for elbow/shoulder conditions, fracture management and soft tissue procedures like mass excisions and thoracic/abdominal surgery.
Dr. Spence enjoys traveling, SCUBA diving, Star Wars and spending time with his wife, three kids and two dogs: a French Bulldog named Padme and a Pitbull/Australian Shepherd mix named Finn.
Dr. Lindsay Trainor is a resident in our surgery service. She enjoys all aspects of surgery and loves engaging with the community. She has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic surgery and wound management
Dr. Trainor is originally from Canada where she enjoyed hiking, camping and anything outdoors. Her current hobbies include adjusting to the Texas heat and spending time with her husband, their dog and two cats.
Dr. Kristen White is an intern in our surgery service. Her clinical interests include orthopedics, emergency surgery, ophthalmic surgery and wound management. She is certified in antemortem sampling for chronic wasting disease.
Dr. White has previously worked in general mixed practice taking ranch calls and small animal emergencies. Her favorite aspect of general practice was connecting with the local community and helping families.
When she’s not saving lives, Dr. White spends most of her free time in servitude to a miniature Australian shepherd and a Devon rex. When she’s not heeding their every need, she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.
We want you to be prepared for your pet’s visit to the surgeon, so you have one less thing to worry about. Our entire BluePearl team will be with you every step of the way.
Take the first step to getting your pet back to their best self – call us to speak with the surgery team and make an appointment.
Prioritize your pet’s health with the experts in specialty medicine.