Specialty Small Animal Surgery · Maine

Experienced surgical care, delivered with a steady hand.

Small Animal Surgical Services provides traveling specialty small animal surgery for pets across Maine, working closely with primary-care veterinarians and their teams.

Providing heartfelt care and support for pets and their families every day

Since 2005

Practicing small-animal surgery

1,300

Procedures completed during specialty training

Thousands

of TPLO surgeries completed

Maine-wide

Regional specialty-surgery access

MEET DR. HOUSE

A surgeon your veterinary team can trust.

Dr. Mark House, DVM, ACVS-SA, has practiced small-animal surgery since 2005. He trained at a high-volume specialty hospital in Long Island, New York, completing 1,300 procedures during training, and has gone on to perform thousands of TPLO surgeries.

Specialty services

Focused surgical expertise for the cases that need it.

Explore the major procedure categories and learn how the referral and owner journey works.

TPLO / CCL Repair

A dedicated pathway for cranial cruciate ligament disease, including candidacy, procedure education, recovery, FAQs, pricing guidance, and referral.

Surgical Services

An overview of specialty small-animal procedures. The final procedure list and individual service details will be populated from the approved clinical content.

Veterinary Referrals

A streamlined referral pathway for primary-care veterinarians, with a dedicated referral form and clear communication workflow.

Getting ready for surgery? There’s an app for that.

Our Surgery Prep App walks pet owners through fasting instructions, what to bring, and what to expect — step by step, from the night before to the day of surgery.

Surgical care in pictures

A closer look at specialty veterinary care.

Trusted by practices across Maine

Compassionate, Skilled, and Dedicated Surgical Care

Dr. Mark House is a compassionate and caring surgeon who takes pride in his work. He is not only an extremely skilled and dedicated surgeon, but an excellent communicator who has helped us to improve the quality of care we can provide to our patients. He is very professional, personable, friendly, and kind, and he is available with cutting edge care when he is needed. Maine and the Androscoggin Animal Hospital have been very fortunate to have Dr. House caring for our beloved pets and people.

Jonathan Spelke, DVM

Excellent Surgical Care Close to Home

“Dr. Mark House travels to Presque Isle Animal Hospital several times a year to perform specialty surgeries like TPLO, fracture repair, and advanced soft tissue procedures. He can tackle any advanced surgery we throw at him. His communication with our team and clients is excellent, and his recovery app makes aftercare easy for owners. He provides expert surgical care close to home for our clients, and they love it!”

Dustin Cook

Owner, Presque Isle Animal Hospital

Proudly serving all of Maine

From Portland north to the Maine border, with particular focus on Mid-Coast and Southern Maine communities. Referring practices statewide are welcome.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions, answered simply.

How are appointments scheduled?

Referring veterinarians can call, email, or use the referral form. Pet owners generally self-schedule by phone, email, or an online request after referral. Reception handles scheduling. Call 207-481-0191 to discuss scheduling and next steps.

Do you accept walk-ins?

No. Appointments are required and there are no walk-ins.

How does a veterinarian refer a patient?

Referring practices can call, email, or submit patient details directly through our online referral form. Our team will confirm scheduling with the pet owner directly.

What should I expect at the first appointment?

You'll meet with Dr. House for a consultation and exam, review imaging or records from your primary-care vet, and discuss whether surgery — and which procedure — is the right next step.