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Surgery

Putting your pet “under” for surgery is a big decision. You want to ask the right questions, allowing you to make an informed decision on behalf of your pet. All clinics are not the same, and a surgery at one clinic may not include the same services as surgery at another. Familiarize yourself with the surgical team’s standard of care and the types of services offered or included in the procedure. To assure your pet is receiving the best quality care, there are some important points to keep in mind.

Included here is some information about our surgery team, our facility, and our surgical standards of care. This will help you to know what to expect from us when you entrust us with your pet during a surgical procedure. The following services are automatically included in the price of our surgeries in an effort to avoid unexpected charges.

If you have any questions about a surgical procedure, or any other services, please feel free to call us or stop in at any time to talk with one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians. We look forward to working with your family!

Surgical Team: Your pet will be in the sensitive and skilled hands of a trained surgical team. This includes a veterinarian and team of certified veterinary technicians who are trained to handle both routine surgeries and difficult emergencies.

Hospitalization: We take your pet’s care and comfort seriously. Patients are monitored during and after surgery by trained technicians. Post-operatively, pets are maintained in heated kennels as needed, including fluffy towels and blankets.

Pre-Surgical Physical Exam: A doctor will perform a complete physical exam to ensure there are no apparent physical abnormalities prior to surgery.

Pre-Surgical Lab Work: Our in-house lab allows us to run pre-surgical lab tests on the spot. It is important to know the status of your pet’s kidneys and liver values to determine whether your pet is a good candidate for anesthesia.

I.V. Catheter: An I.V. catheter allows instant access for administering anesthesia and other drugs during the procedure. This is especially important if there is an emergency. The I.V. catheter is also used to provide fluid therapy during surgery.

Anesthesia: The surgical team will induce anesthesia with injectable medications, and then intubate your pet with an endotracheal tube which delivers a mix of gas anesthesia and oxygen. While your pet is anesthetized, a certified technician will be with him, monitoring the vital signs, including heart rate, respiration, temperature, and anesthetic depth.

Pain Management: Surgery is painful for pets, just as with people. We administer pre-surgical pain injections, nerve blocks (if needed), and also provide post-surgical pain meds for you to give at home.

Fluid Therapy: I.V. fluids help to maintain hydration and prevent strain on the kidneys. Fluids also help a pet feel better and recover faster post-surgically.

Post Surgical Monitoring: When the surgery is completed, your pet is transferred to a recovery ward, where a certified technician continues to monitor your pet’s recovery, including checking the temperature, respiration, heart rate, and general well being.

Post Surgical Home Care: When you pick up your pet after surgery, we will go over all post-op care instructions in detail and also provide you with a written version of this information. We encourage you to call if you have any questions.

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