Board-Certified Pet Surgeons in Fresno, CA
Board-certified surgical care including TPLO, MPL, FHO, BOAS procedures, surgical oncology, fracture repair, and consultations
Meet Our Board-Certified Surgeon
Dr. Karanvir S. Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA
DACVS-SA · CCRP · Board-Certified Since 2014
TPLO • MPL • FHO • BOAS • Surgical Consultations
Dr. Karanvir Aulakh is Riverpark Pet Hospital's visiting board-certified veterinary surgeon in Fresno. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS-SA) and a Canine Rehabilitation Certified Practitioner (CCRP), with dual Master's degrees and more than a decade of specialty surgical experience.
Dr. Aulakh served as Tenured Associate Professor and Chief of Small Animal Surgery at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he directed the ACVS-approved residency program and mentored more than 100 interns and residents. He received multiple Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Awards during his tenure.
With over 28 research grants, 26 peer-reviewed articles, and 30+ scientific abstracts, Dr. Aulakh has made significant contributions to the field of veterinary surgery — including leadership on clinical trials that contributed to FDA recognition of innovative treatments for canine conditions.
Specialty procedures performed through Riverpark Pet Hospital include TPLO, MPL, FHO, and BOAS surgeries, fracture repair, surgical oncology, and board-certified surgical consultations. All evaluations, surgical planning, and follow-up care are scheduled and coordinated directly through our Riverpark team — so your pet receives advanced specialty surgery without leaving the practice you trust.
Does your pet need this service?
Our approach to board-certified pet surgeons
TPLO Surgery
Advanced surgical treatment for cranial cruciate ligament injuries.
MPL Repair
Corrective surgery for kneecap luxation and instability.
FHO Surgery
Pain-relief surgery for select hip conditions and injuries.
BOAS Surgery
Airway corrective surgery for brachycephalic breeds.
Surgical Consultations
Board-certified evaluation and treatment planning.
Fracture repair
Internal fixation for complex bone fractures.
Soft-tissue surgery
Mass removals, GI surgery, splenectomy, and more.
Surgical oncology
Tumor removal with margin planning.
Why families choose us for board-certified pet surgeons
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Visiting Board-Certified Surgeon (DACVS-SA)
Board-certified surgeon (DACVS)
Dedicated surgical suite
Multimodal pain management
Same-team follow-up care
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Common questions about board-certified pet surgeons
Schedule a Surgical Consultation
Meet with our visiting board-certified surgeon through Riverpark Pet Hospital for expert evaluation and treatment planning. Most patients begin with a surgical consultation to discuss treatment options, expected recovery, and whether advanced specialty surgery is recommended.