Surgical Care
Our doctors are able to perform a variety of surgical procedures on premises, as well as care for pets before and after surgery. If surgery is recommended, a pre-surgical examination is required to assess your pet’s health and ability to have surgery. Additionally, laboratory diagnostics may be necessary to design a safe anesthetic regimen.
To provide the best care possible, an intravenous catheter will be placed for all surgical procedures lasting longer than 10 minutes. IV catheters are used to administer anesthetic and support drugs and intravenous fluids during the procedure.
“I wish people would realize animals are totally dependent upon us, helpless, like children, a trust that is put upon us.” -Dr. James Herriott (Scottish veterinarian & author, 1996-1995)
During surgery and recovery, a trained veterinary nurse will carefully monitor your pet’s vital signs, including: heart rate, breathing, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, body temperature, and depth of anesthesia. Pets under anesthesia are placed on a special warming bed to help maintain their core body temperature during the procedure.
Pain management is most effective if instituted before surgery. We use a multi-modal approach to pain management, providing appropriate analgesic medications before, during and after the procedure, tailored to your pet’s needs and health.
Among the surgical procedures we provide are:
- ovariohysterectomy (spay) for female pets
- neutering for male pets
- tumor and growth biopsy or removal
- laceration and abscess treatment and repair
- exploratory surgery and other abdominal procedures
- oral surgery
- medical declaw for cats (polydactyl or diseased claws only)
- ear flushing and surgical care
- minor eyelid corrections
