Surgical Services

Anesthesia and Pain Control
There are many levels of anesthesia, from local anesthesia (i.e., tooth block), spinal anesthesia (i.e., epidural block), up to general anesthesia, where the patient is unconscious for a controlled period of time and where there is a complete loss of pain sensation. While under anesthesia, the patient is closely monitored by various methods, including Doppler blood pressure, EKG, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and constant human evaluation of the patient. Talk with us about the method of anesthesia being used for your pet’s surgical procedure. 

Pain Control
Pain control for pets has come a long way in the past 10 years. Pain management for all surgical procedures is tailored to each patient based on anticipated pre-surgical needs and post-surgical needs as well. 

Spay (ovariohysterectomy)
This surgical procedure involves removing the ovaries and uterus to prevent your female pet from going into heat and being able to reproduce. 

Neuter
This surgical procedure involves removing the testicles so the male will not be able to reproduce. 

Your Cat’s Declawing
Declawing involves the surgical removal of the nail and the last bone in each toe. This should only be done if your cat cannot be trained to a scratching post and will remain indoors. 

Dewclaw Removal
Some dogs are born with extra toes on their rear feet. Your veterinarian may recommend removal of them so they do not get caught on objects or become infected by abnormal nail growth. 

Soft Tissue Surgery

This involves surgical procedures that do not include bones and joints. The majority of soft tissue surgeries include spaying, neutering, and growth removal. Other soft tissue surgeries include abdominal surgery, heart/lung/vessel surgery, skin/wound reconstruction, and eye/facial surgery. 

Growth Removals
This soft tissue surgery involves the removal of growths from the patient for medical or cosmetic reasons. Growths can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Most growths removed should be sent to a pathologist to determine what the growth is and how it should be treated after surgery. 

Orthopedic Surgery
This form of surgery involves procedures on bones and joints. Orthopedic surgery may address a fractured bone, congenital defects, or a torn ligament within a joint. Your veterinarian will, in most cases, refer you to a board-certified veterinary surgeon for orthopedic procedures. 

Post-Surgical Home Care
Post-Surgical Home Care Refer to our Post Surgical Home Care form for details on how to care for your pet at home after a surgical procedure.

Small animal surgery is frequently performed in small animal practice, with operations ranging from routine elective sterilization procedures to complex urgent or