Surgery

Surgery you can trust, by doctors who know your pet.

From routine spay/neuter to complex soft-tissue procedures, our surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite with continuous monitoring, modern anesthesia protocols, and personalized recovery plans. The same team that exams your pet performs and recovers them — continuity matters.

Dedicated surgical wing
Routine Surgery

Spay, neuter, and the basics — done right.

Most "routine" surgeries are major procedures from the patient's perspective. We treat them that way: pre-anesthetic exams, monitored anesthesia, multimodal pain control, and personalized recovery plans.

  • Spay (ovariohysterectomy)
  • Neuter (orchiectomy)
  • Mass and lump removal
  • Skin biopsies
  • Wound repair & laceration
  • Eyelid mass removal
  • Anal gland surgery
  • Cherry eye repair
Soft-Tissue Surgery

Complex cases, performed in-house.

Our doctors perform surgery in-house, from soft tissue procedures to orthopedic, neurologic and advanced cancer surgery, so your pet can stay with the team that already knows them.

  • Abdominal exploratory
  • Foreign body removal (GI)
  • Bladder stone surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • Mass removal with margins
  • Gastropexy (preventive)
  • Enucleation
  • Cesarean section
Anesthesia & Monitoring

Same equipment as a teaching hospital.

Modern anesthesia is the safest part of most procedures — when it's done right. Every surgical patient gets pre-anesthetic bloodwork, IV fluids, multi-parameter monitoring, and continuous body temperature management. We use the same drugs and the same monitors used in human surgery.

  • Pre-anesthetic bloodwork required
  • IV catheter & fluids throughout
  • EKG, SpO2, blood pressure, ETCO2
  • Body temperature monitoring
  • Forced-air warming blankets
  • Tailored protocols per patient
  • Senior & brachycephalic-aware
  • Trained anesthetist always present
Recovery & Aftercare

Recovery starts before you go home.

Most pets are home the same evening. We send detailed discharge instructions, multimodal pain medications, and follow up by phone the next day. We answer questions for as long as you have them.

  • Recovery in our quiet ward
  • Pain meds (NSAIDs + opioids when needed)
  • E-collars provided
  • Detailed written instructions
  • Next-day check-in call
  • Suture removal at 10–14 days
  • Free recheck if anything looks off
  • 24/7 access to records via app
Common Questions

FAQ.

When can my pet be spayed or neutered?
Cats: 4–6 months. Small/medium dogs: 5–7 months. Large breed dogs: 12–18 months (we discuss the timing trade-offs at the puppy visit). Spay/neuter age affects joint development and cancer risk — we tailor advice to your dog.
Is anesthesia safe for my older pet?
Modern anesthesia is very safe. We tailor protocols to seniors, monitor everything continuously, and pre-screen with bloodwork. Risk from untreated dental or surgical disease usually outweighs anesthetic risk by a wide margin.
Do I drop off and pick up the same day?
Yes for most procedures. Drop-off 7:30–8:30 AM, pick-up 2–5 PM. We call you when your pet wakes up and again at discharge.
What about complex surgeries like orthopedics and oncology?
We perform these surgeries in-house, including orthopedic procedures such as cruciate ligament and fracture repair, and advanced cancer surgery. It starts with a consultation and assessment so we can plan the right surgery for your pet.
Will my pet be in pain after surgery?
Multimodal pain control is built into every surgical plan — local nerve blocks, NSAIDs, opioids when needed. Most pets are bright and eating normally within 24 hours. We send pain meds home and follow up.

Have a surgery to schedule?

Book a surgical consult and we'll talk through the procedure, the anesthesia, the recovery, and the cost — in plain language.

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