For Referring Veterinarians
A Surgical Partner You Can Trust
Common Good Veterinary Surgery partners with primary care, emergency, and specialty veterinarians to provide timely, high-quality surgical care while maintaining clear communication and continuity of care.
Our goal is simple: deliver excellent surgical outcomes and return your patients to your care for follow-up and ongoing management.
Why Refer to Common Good?
A focused, collaborative practice built to support you and your clients.
Focused Surgical Practice
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to small animal surgery, allowing us to refine our systems, equipment, and clinical workflows around surgical care.
Experienced Team
Our veterinary team, including Dr. David Wilbur, brings together more than two decades of combined veterinary experience with a strong focus on small animal surgery.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with primary care, emergency, and specialty veterinarians to ensure continuity of care before, during, and after surgery — supporting the ongoing relationship between you and your client.
Accessible Pricing
Our focused surgical model allows us to operate efficiently and offer more affordable surgical care for clients without compromising patient safety or quality.
Our Referral Philosophy
Better Outcomes Through Collaboration
We believe the best patient outcomes come from strong partnerships between referring veterinarians and surgical providers — whether you are a primary care, emergency, or specialty practice.
You'll receive timely updates, clear communication, and comprehensive discharge information so your patient can return to your care with confidence.
Referral Process
A straightforward path from referral to return.
Consultation
We assess the patient, discuss treatment options with the client, and develop an appropriate surgical plan.
Surgery & Recovery
Our team performs the procedure using modern anesthetic protocols, careful monitoring, and comprehensive pain management tailored to the patient's needs.
Return to Your Care
Patients return to your practice with a detailed surgical report, discharge summary, and recommendations for ongoing care.
Procedures We Commonly Perform
A breadth of soft tissue and general surgical procedures supporting your practice.
Communication You Can Expect
We're committed to keeping your team informed at every step.
- Prompt referral communication
- Detailed surgical reports
- Clear postoperative instructions
- Collaborative case management
- Timely return of patients to your practice