Meet Dr. Kent Stauffer, DVM, DACVS

Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon


Veterinary Medical Center of Athens is proud to welcome Dr. Kent Stauffer, DVM, DACVS, expanding access to advanced orthopedic and neurologic surgical care for pets throughout East Texas.


Dr. Stauffer accepts referrals, surgical cases, and consultations from area veterinarians, with procedures performed at the Veterinary Medical Center of Athens.

About Dr. Stauffer

Dr. Stauffer is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with more than 40 years of veterinary experience and has performed thousands of successful TPLO procedures throughout his career.


A 1983 graduate of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Stauffer spent 12 years as a general practice owner before completing a small animal internship and surgical residency at Mississippi State University. He earned board certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2006.


Before relocating to East Texas, Dr. Stauffer owned and operated Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he developed a reputation for advanced surgical expertise and compassionate patient care.

  • Surgical & Referral Services

    Dr. Stauffer provides advanced surgical care and consultation for a variety of orthopedic and neurologic conditions, including:

    • TPLO Surgery
    • Lateral Suture Stabilization for smaller dogs
    • Hemilaminectomy for small-breed IVDD patients
    • Orthopedic Consultations & Examinations
    • Neurologic Consultations & Examinations
    • CT Imaging
    • Myelography
    • Radiographic Evaluations
    • Veterinarian-to-Veterinarian Phone Consultations

    Dr. Stauffer works closely with referring veterinarians to evaluate each case and determine the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment plan for the individual patient.

  • Refer a Patient

    Dr. Stauffer welcomes referrals from veterinary practices throughout East Texas and looks forward to partnering with local veterinarians to provide advanced surgical care while maintaining continuity between the patient, pet owner, and referring veterinarian.


    To refer a case or schedule a consultation:


    Call: (317) 443-7372

    Email: vmcaortho@gmail.com

  • Surgical Location

    Veterinary Medical Center of Athens

    1404 East Tyler Street

    Athens, Texas 75751


    Advanced surgical care. Collaborative referral medicine. Close to home.

  • CT Imaging

    Veterinary Medical Center of Athens offers advanced CT (Computed Tomography) imaging to provide detailed, cross-sectional images of your pet’s body. CT technology allows our veterinary team to see structures that may be difficult to fully evaluate with traditional X-rays alone.


    CT scans can provide highly detailed images of bones, joints, the spine, skull, chest, abdomen, and other internal structures, helping veterinarians diagnose complex conditions and develop an appropriate treatment or surgical plan.



Call us now to book your pet an appointment with one of our outstanding staff members!