Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery

Category:	Animal Hospital
Address:	1 Atkins St, Arden, NC 28704, USA
Phone:	+1 828-684-0019
Site:	wcvs.org
Rating:	5
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed Closed

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Reviews 9

Anita Crouse

Thanks so much to Dr. David Crouch for saving my dog, Brueger’s, physical’s health and mobility for 3 different crucial and necessary surgeries starting in April 2009 for the first surgery and then a year and a half later for the second surgery when Brueger’s other knee went out! The first two surgeries which Brueger underwent fixed both knees which were originally genetically too angled, causing ligament tears and a lot of pain. These surgeries are called TPLO’s and Dr. Crouch specializes in this procedure…Both surgeries were successful but the rehab is quite critical and Dr. Crouch was quite thorough and specific in his instructions on Brueger’s regiment after surgery for a 6 to 8 week period. In June 20212, a year and half later after the 2nd surgery, Brueger suffered a broken hind leg, when he snuck under my trailer, unknown to any of us there at the time, and when I moved the trailer, I unwittingly ran Brueger over and he fractured his right hind leg right at the end of the metal plate he had in place from TPLO surgery. That dog never hesitated, after he had been run over, and hopped over, holding his very apparent broken leg in a holding position, to get in the truck with me, and letting me know, even with his broken leg, the pain and shock that he must have been experiencing, THAT HE WAS GOING WITH ME IN THE TRUCK..hell or high water! Adrenaline flowing, I lifted him into my car, yelled at my poor 16 yr old daughter, ready to go off to the Tryon barbecue..GET IN AND HURRY UP! We are going to the vet! I rushed him to Western Carolina Emergency Center in Hendersonville, where after a short examination they told me I have 3 options with a 10 year old dog with a badly fractured leg..1) Put him down and avoid any suffering or costs (NOT AN OPTION IN MY BOOK) 2) See if leg will heal on its own if assisted with a reinforced cast (NOT going to happen with an older dog) 3) Call a good surgical vet and hope one will agree and then attempt to surgically put his leg back together, but it will PROBABLY be very expensive..(Can you put a price on your love for such a loyal and faithful companion that Brueger has been to me..”if you want loyalty get a good dog!” and he has been that and much more in the last 10 years of my life. After hearing the diagnosis and my options, I knew who I needed to get hold of..the best vet that I have dealt with in all my animal years! Dr. David Crouch..not only is he a compassionate and brilliant veterinary, but he took the time on the weekend to look at Brueger’s x-rays and asked that I transfer Brueger to his office first thing Monday morning for emergency surgery. Needless to say, I was so relieved that he saw hope in repairing Brueger’s leg even though other x-rays showed a shattered Tibia bone. He underwent his surgery…June 2012.,was in a cast for 4 weeks (each week we returned for cast and color change) and today, September 4, 2012, Brueger had his last visit ( NEVER SAY NEVER) with Dr. Crouch and staff and has been declared 100% sound and the bone has healed..he is “good to go!” I will be forever grateful to Dr. Crouch and his staff for making Brueger’s life what it is today.. HAPPY AND HEALTHY! And for me, an opportunity to look forward to those golden years, I am able to spend with my most loyal friend and companion, BRUEGER!

A Private User

We have a very active Border Collie/Lab mix named Lucy who started limping after playing out in the snow. We restricted her activity for a week; she seemed to get better and then immediately started limping again. A trip to our vet confirmed that she had torn her ACL. It was suggested that we contact Western Caroline Veterinary Surgery and talk to Dr. David Crouch. We understood the expense and the commitment we would need to make with regards to Lucys care and decided to proceed with the TPLO surgery. We knew that we couldnt restrict Lucys lifestyle and needed to proceed with this surgery. The care our entire family received from Dr. Crouch and his staff was outstanding. The explanations given to us on how to manage Lucys recovery were very specific. We had the support we needed each day to help Lucy heal properly. Each time Lucy went in for her follow-up appointments, she was loved on and made to feel at ease. And now Lucy is as active as ever. We highly recommend Dr. Crouch and his staff. They are awesome. Thank you for the care that you gave Lucy and our entire family during this time. Bob, Deb, and Lucy

A Private User

our sweet rottie needed tplo surgery. Great doc, nurses, staff, etc. Couldnt imagine where we would be without all these guys. The exam rooms are large and help you precious pet not fill cornered (eliminated any unneeded stress.) Also, the staff went above and beyond loving on our boy and answering questions whenever we call , and remaining patient the whole time. His surgery was a little over a week ago and we can already tell a huge difference. Thanks to these guys and their amazing God given talents

Ted Meek

Dr. Crouch and his staff were wonderful! They were very understanding when our Westie, Wrigley, chewed his stitches out TWICE the week after his surgery. We are now a little over 4 months out from his knee surgery and he hiked to the top of Bearwallow Mountain this weekend. Hes back!

Dottie Hayes

Dr. Crouch and his staff provided excellent care for my rottweiler before, during and after TPLO surgery. The procedure is giving August full range of motion and without pain, an improved disposition. At age 5, and 115 lbs., August seems to be embracing his inner puppy.

Carol Kistler-Seymore

Dr. Crouch and his staff are truly compassionate carimg people. His surgical skills are beyond comparison. He has excellent bedside manor and great rapport with his patients "moms" and "dads."

cindy binkley

My little American Eskimo had surgery here. What a wonderful surgeon and staff. Yay my doggies leg is straight now.

Dianne Vanblarcum

Absolutely the best! Both the staff and Dr. Crouch are outstanding. Very clean and professional.

Gretchen Kelly

Dr. David Crouch and his staff did an excellent job repairing Boomers leg fracture.