Surgical Procedures

As pet care specialists, we are proud to extend surgical services to our patients. Our skilled veterinarians and technicians are proficient in a variety of surgical procedures, allowing your pet to obtain precise care. Prior to scheduling surgery, we will discuss all treatment options available to you and your pet. Our goal is to allow you to fully understand the benefits and potential risks of surgery and make an informed decision about your pet’s care. Patients will also need to complete a full physical evaluation and blood work panel to ensure there are no preexisting conditions that could negatively affect pet health when anaesthesia is used. Once your pet has cleared their physical exam, surgery can be scheduled.

Common reasons for pet surgery: 

  • Declawing felines. 
  • Foreign body removal. 
  • Ovariohysterectomy (spay) and Orchiectomy (neuter).
  • Trauma repair. 
  • Tumor or skin biopsy.
  • Soft tissue surgery.
  • Orthopaedic (bone) surgery

  • Foreign body removal. 
  • Trauma repair. 
  • Tumor or skin biopsy.

  • Ovariohysterectomy (spay) and Orchiectomy (neuter).

  • Soft tissue surgery.
  • Orthopaedic (bone) surgery

What does surgery involve?

Surgery for pets is very similar to surgery for humans. During the pre-operative appointment, the necessary preparations for surgery will be discussed. If your pet is having anaesthesia, fasting will be required, and we request that you inform us of any medications your pet is taking. With some surgeries, an overnight stay at our facility is necessary so we can continue to monitor your pet’s recovery. If this is required with your surgery, you will be notified during your pre-operative appointment.

We believe that pain management is a critical aspect of recovery. We make an added effort to provide your pet with superior comfort. If we feel that post-operative pain management would be beneficial to your pet, we will prescribe additional medication.

Upon the completion of surgery, you will be informed of all care instructions for recovery. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s surgery, or would like to schedule a surgery, please contact our office.
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Related Services

Spay and Neuter

In an effort to help your pet live a healthy life, we provide spay and neuter services. Choosing to spay or neuter your new pet is one of the most responsible decisions you can make as a pet owner. Spaying and neutering pets is estimated to add years to your pet’s life in decreasing or eliminating their chances of getting certain cancers; it also helps decrease the amount of animals in shelters and the number of euthanized pets each year.


Although animal shelter euthanasia statistics are decreasing, we believe spaying and neutering pets is a productive initiative. In providing these services, we hope to prolong pets’ lives and help the community in preventing pet overpopulation.


Reasons to spay or neuter your pet:


  • Decrease aggressive behaviors in male pets. 
  • Decrease desire for pets to roam and find mates.
  • Decrease pet overpopulation and pet euthanasia. 
  • Decrease risk of mammary gland tumors. 
  • Eliminate heat cycles, bleeding, and yelling for a mate.
  • Eliminate or reduce marking and spraying. 
  • Eliminates risk of ovarian and uterine cancers. 
  • Reduce risk of prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

What does spaying or neutering involve?


Both spaying and neutering are surgical procedures that prevent an animal from reproducing. Spaying and neutering are typically recommended for pets that are at least 4 months old and are not going to be used for breeding. Spaying is performed on female animals and involves surgically removing the uterus and ovaries to prevent pregnancy. Neutering is implemented on male animals and encompasses removing the testicles to eliminate fertility. While each of these surgeries sound involved, they can usually day procedures and do not require an overnight hospital stay.


Your pet may experience increased discomfort in the days following surgery. Depending on your pet’s surgery, pain medication can be prescribed. These tips should be followed to ease your pet’s recovery: 


  1. Do not allow your pet to run or jump for the next few days.
  2. Examine the incision daily to ensure proper healing.
  3. Keep your pet confined from others, and allow them to have a quiet resting place.
  4. Prevent your pet from licking the surgical site by keeping close watch or by using an Elizabethan collar. 
  5. Wait at least 10 days after surgery to bathe your pet. If your pet’s incision has opened or if you notice excessive swelling, redness, or discharge, contact our office immediately.

If you have further questions about the spay and neuter procedures or would like to schedule the surgery for your pet, contact our office at your convenience.

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Laser Surgery

We strive to provide our patients with the most current surgical procedures and techniques. Although laser surgery in veterinary medicine is only recently become common we have been using it at our facility for over twenty years.  Laser surgery can aide in many soft tissue surgeries.



Procedures that can be performed utilizing laser surgery: 

  • Biopsies or tumor removals
  • Cosmetic surgeries
  • Dental surgery
  • Ear, nose, and throat surgeries
  • Ocular surgery
  • Spay and neuter

What are the benefits of laser surgery?


Improvements in medical technology and techniques are beneficial to patients, and the implementation of laser surgery in pet medicine is no different. The following are some of the major advantages of laser surgery: 


  1. Completely sterile – Any bacteria or virus is instantly vaporized with the laser. 
  2. Decreased pain – As a laser cuts, it seals nerve endings, lessening the amount of pain a patient experiences. 
  3. Less bleeding – Lasers cauterize the skin as they cut, sealing blood vessels and allowing the patient to experience less bleeding. 
  4. Precision in surgery – Because the laser doesn’t bother surrounding tissue and keeps the surgical site free from excess bleeding, the surgeon can better pinpoint the operation area and can maintain more clarity throughout the surgery.

If you would like to learn more about our laser technology and understand how it can aide in your pet’s surgery, feel free to contact our office.

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Orthopaedic Surgery

Our facility is equipped to handle both minor and major orthopedic (bone and ligament) surgeries. Our doctors do routine orthopedic procedures, but also offer the services of a Board Certified Surgeon who will perform any procedure in our facility.


It is standard practice to intensively monitor your pet’s levels during anaesthesia and throughout the entire surgery. If you have any questions about your scheduled surgery, or would like to inquire about any orthopedic procedure, please contact our office.


Reasons For Orthopedic Surgery:


  • Luxating Patella Repair
  • Anterior Cruciate and Meniscal Repair
  • Amputations
  • Hip Excisions and Replacements
  • Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)
  • Cruciate ligament repair
  • Rracture repair 
  • FHO (Femoral head and neck osteotomy )

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Soft Tissue Surgery

Our facility is equipped to handle routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries. Soft tissue surgeries are typically performed in conjunction with another service such as oncology, but they can also be performed singularly. Soft tissue refers to anything not involving bones; biopsies, spay and neuter, and foreign body removal are all various types of soft tissue surgery. Our doctors do routine soft tissue procedures, but also offer the services of a Board Certified Surgeon who will perform any procedure in our facility. 


It is standard procedure to intensively monitor your pet’s levels during anaesthesia and throughout the entire surgery. If you have any questions about your scheduled surgery, or would like to inquire about a soft tissue surgery, please contact our office.


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An important step in maintaining the health and happiness of your pet is to schedule an appointment with a qualified veterinarian. Please contact our office by phone or complete the appointment request form below. Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to confirm your appointment.

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