TPLO & orthopedic surgery
Jimmy Reynolds
DVM · Founder, owner & veterinarian
TPLO and orthopedic care for dogs in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Get to know Dr. Reynolds
Surgical experience. Local roots. Lasting relationships.
Dr. Jimmy Reynolds earned his bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University, graduating from veterinary school in 2014. He began his career in emergency medicine, where he developed a passion for emergency care and surgery.
His subsequent work in general practice deepened his appreciation for everyday animal care and relationships with the people who care for pets. Bringing those experiences together, he founded On the Spot Mobile Specialty and Veterinary Services in April 2019.
Through On the Spot, Dr. Reynolds built partnerships with general practices across Central Ohio, bringing advanced surgical procedures into familiar veterinary hospitals. Elective orthopedic surgery, particularly tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), became a focus of that work.
In May 2022, he opened COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Delaware, Ohio, bringing 24/7 emergency care and specialty services to the region. His vision for both businesses is exceptional, affordable care within a privately owned practice, serving pet families in Columbus, Central Ohio, and surrounding communities.
TPLO expertise & helpful reading
Understanding TPLO surgery for dogs.
TPLO is a surgical option for dogs with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury, often called a dog ACL tear. It changes the knee’s mechanics to improve stability during weight bearing. An orthopedic evaluation helps determine whether TPLO or another treatment fits your dog’s needs.
TPLO surgery for dogs
Learn how TPLO addresses knee instability, what surgical planning involves, and which risks and alternatives to discuss.
Read the TPLO surgery guide Making a decisionDoes my dog need TPLO?
Understand how knee findings, health, activity, and the home recovery plan influence a TPLO recommendation.
Explore TPLO candidacy After surgeryTPLO recovery timeline
Prepare for controlled activity, incision care, rechecks, and a gradual return to exercise guided by your surgical team.
Read the TPLO recovery guideStill trying to understand a limp? Explore common causes of limping in dogs. These COVE guides can help you prepare; your dog’s examination and individual care plan guide treatment and recovery.
Explore orthopedic care at COVE.
Learn more about TPLO surgery, other orthopedic services, and what to expect at your dog’s consultation.