With over 25 years of practicing veterinary surgery, our team at Blue Sky Veterinary Services brings a wealth of expertise to every procedure.
Having successfully performed thousands of operations, we are trusted by local veterinarians as a premier animal surgery center in San Diego.
We focus on the treatment of canine cruciate ligament disease, offering advanced surgical options such as lateral sutures or TPLO for repair.
Our modern surgical facility, Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego, boasts sterile surgical suites, cutting-edge equipment, and advanced imaging technology for precise surgical planning and post-operative care.
Unlike general veterinary practices, we focus exclusively on surgical services, ensuring an expert approach and dedicated attention to your pet's surgical needs.
Our surgeons hold top-tier qualifications and are accredited by leading veterinary organizations, ensuring the highest standards of care for your pet.
At Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego, our dedicated team of expert surgeons, led by Dr. Paul Farrell, prioritize providing high-quality surgical services for your beloved pets. Our state-of-the-art veterinary surgery center is equipped with the latest technology and sterile surgical suites to ensure precise and effective treatment for your furry companions. We bring over two decades of experience to every procedure and will treat your beloved pet like the member of the family they are.
Welcome to Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego, where Dr. Paul Farrell and our technical team are dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care for pets throughout the region. Based in Kearny Mesa, our state-of-the-art facility serves as the premier destination for pet owners and veterinarians seeking top-notch surgical services in San Diego and beyond.
With years of experience and expertise in animal surgery, Dr. Farrell leads our team in offering a range of technical procedures, including the renowned TPLO technique for cruciate ligament repair. Our commitment to excellence extends to our pet surgery center, which is equipped with cutting-edge technology and sterile surgical suites, making us the go-to choice for both pet owners and referring veterinarians in the San Diego area.
Our commitment to quality extends beyond our facilities to the compassionate care provided by our staff. From the moment you walk through our doors, you and your pet will be treated with the utmost respect and professionalism.
Whether you’re a pet owner seeking professional surgical care or a veterinarian looking to refer a patient, you can trust Animal Outpatient Surgery to deliver excellence in every aspect of your pet’s treatment journey. Experience the difference with Animal Outpatient Surgery and give your pet the exceptional care they deserve.
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Our facility provides exceptional surgical alternatives, rivaling the care from board-certified surgeons in San Diego's specialty hospitals.
Dr. Paul Farrell performs surgeries at your clinic, bringing all needed equipment, while your team oversees anesthesia and patient monitoring.
Get to know the passionate individuals behind our operations. Each member of our staff brings a unique set of skills and experiences to our clinic, united by a common goal: to offer quality, affordable surgical options for pets and their owners. From our founder’s extensive background to our practice manager’s unwavering dedication, meet the team committed to providing the best care for your beloved companions.
Owner/Founder. Dr. Farrell has been serving the greater San Diego area with his mobile surgery service Blue Sky Veterinary services for over 20 years. A native of Buffalo New York, he spent 6 years doing large animal research at Cornell university before completing his veterinary degree at Wisconsin Veterinary School. With a passion for small animal surgery he opened Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego in 2016 with the goal of providing high quality and affordable surgical options for San Diego and surrounding communities. When he’s not running around in scrubs, you might find him racing across San Diego Bay at the helm of his racing sail boat! Or hanging out with his rescue Greyhound Fred and his cat Sam.
Small animal board-certified surgeon. Dr. Ganz, who spent many years running the surgery service at Veterinary Specialty Hospital, is now a traveling board-certified surgeon in the greater San Diego area. He and his team at Agile Veterinary Surgery are now offering their specialty surgical services at AOSSD. We are excited about this new relationship and our shared commitment to serve the San Diego community. If you would like more information about Agile Veterinary Surgery, please visit their website at https://www.agileveterinarysurgery.com/
Practice Manager. Tina has been a part of AOSSD since the start. With a background in small business administration she always knew she wanted to work with animals. In 1997 she made the jump and started her veterinary career. In only a few short years she became the lead technician with an emphasis on surgery and anesthesia. In 2012 she began helping Dr. Farrell on her days off and knew she found her calling. Since then she has been an integral part of AOSSD providing unmatched patient care and customer service. A grandmother of two amazing grandsons and servant to her kitties, Ziggy and Elliot.
RVT. Christopher has been working in veterinary medicine since 2003. Since he was a young child he always knew he wanted to work with animals. After spending years in software development he decided to do what he truly loved. Like Tina he worked with Dr. Farrell on his days off. And in late 2020 decided it was time make AOSSD his new home. Christopher has spent years working in Operating rooms and has been a welcomed asset to AOSSD. He has lived in San Diego his whole life and has two children Luke and Rayna, a very cute chihuahua named Triscuit and a chameleon named Mr.T
Client Care Coordinator. Tori has been in the Veterinary field since 2008 and, just like Tina and Chris, she has worked on and off with Dr. Farrell for most of that time. She became part of the team in early 2021 as Tina’s “Right Hand”, assisting in all aspects of the business. She truly wears the most “hats” out of all of us. She is the Mother of 4 and a Grammy to 9 amazing Grandkids. In her time off she enjoys camping, fishing, and gardening with her husband John. They have 3 rescue dogs Willow, Orca, and Boonie.
RVT. In 2016 Katie followed her best career path when she joined the veterinary field in hopes to become an RVT. Since then she has been able to fulfill her goals and grow as a veterinary technician. After working as a surgery tech at a general practice she was ready to broaden her horizons to absorb more knowledge on all things surgery and outpatient.
Katie is a San Diego native and when she isn’t working in an animal surgery room she greatly enjoys Disneyland day trips, Girl Scouts (she has been a girl scout since 2003 and a co-leader since 2014), hiking, camping and skateboarding on the bay. Katie is happily married to her husband Eric and together they are pet parents to two adventures cats, Maui and Tangie, as well as a herd of Guinea pigs.
DVM DACVS-SA Bio. grew up and went to high school outside of Philadelphia. I went to undergrad at Florida State and attended veterinary school at the University of Florida. Following veterinary school, I spent 2 years working at the University of Minnesota Medical School in preclinical heart valve research.
Later, I decided to return to the clinical side of veterinary medicine and completed a small animal surgery internship at the Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove, IL on Chicago’s North Shore. I returned to Minneapolis the following year and completed my small animal surgery residency at the University of Minnesota. After residency I worked in Washington, D.C. at Friendship Hospital For Animals for 3 years as a staff surgeon and most recently have been locuming across the country. I have 3 dogs at home. Frank a chihuahua mix, Marvin a terrier mix, and Sasha a Husky Shepherd Mix.
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