Your pet’s health and safety is our priority

As a part of our commitment to you and your pet, all staff members are educated on the latest techniques and best practices in veterinary surgical care. Our veterinarians and skilled surgical team promise to take the following steps to ensure your pet’s complete wellbeing and comfort:

Preoperative blood work

Your pet will receive preoperative blood work to help ensure the safest possible anesthetic experience.

Preanesthetic medication

A combination of medications, including Cerenia to reduce anesthesia associated nausea, will be administered to your pet to help them relax and ease any anxiety.

Constant monitoring

While under anesthesia and through recovery, your pet is continuously monitored and supervised by a team of three trained surgical nurses.

Intravenous (IV) access

As recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association, your pet will have an IV catheter placed for all anesthetic procedures. This allows an access point should the need for emergency medications arise. It also allows us to administer IV fluids, which help maintain normal blood pressure during the procedure.

Body temperature regulation

During and after surgery your pet’s normal body temperature will be maintained with external warming blankets.

Pain medications

Your pet will receive post-operative pain medications needed to aid the healing process and keep them comfortable. This is included in the cost of all surgeries.

Laser surgery

Whenever possible, your pet’s surgery will be performed with a surgical laser to minimize post-operative pain and speed recovery. All surgical patients receive one post-operative therapeutic laser treatment to help speed healing. Laser surgery is considered a standard of care, and we do not charge extra for this service.

Spaying and neutering

Spay and neuter procedures are among the most commonly performed pet surgeries. Spaying or neutering your pet benefits them and the the greater pet community in several ways, including:

  • Reduced mammary cancer risk for females
  • Reduced prostate problems in males
  • No future risk of pyometra, a life-threatening uterine infection in females
  • Less hormone-driven roaming, which can lead to accidents and injuries
  • Fewer behavior problems, such as fighting and urine-marking
  • Fewer unwanted or stray pets

While historically most pets were spayed or neutered around 6 months of age, new research provides suggestions for different species and breeds that minimize their likelihood of future health problems. Our veterinary team is happy to provide recommendations about the best time for your pet’s spay or neuter surgery.

Postoperative pet care

When your pet is discharged, you will be provided with detailed information on how to administer any medication and properly care for your pet at home after surgery. We are also happy to answer any questions or concerns that may arise once you get your pet home

Surgery FAQs

Drop off for your pet’s scheduled surgery is between 7a.m. and 8a.m.  Pickup will be scheduled at drop off and is usually between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Your pet will need to be fasted for their procedure.  This means no food or treats after midnight.  Small amounts of water are fine.

You will be kept up to date on your pet’s status throughout their stay by a knowledgeable member of our staff to make the day of the procedure as stress-free as possible for you.

Most of our surgeries are outpatient procedures.  Your pet will be discharged the same day unless otherwise specified.

Pain has many detrimental effects on your pet’s body—it slows healing, compromises immune function, decreases activity, and causes behavioral changes such as aggression, anxiety, and depression. Pain can worsen diseases such as arthritis, and potentially some cancers. It also interferes with the bond between you and your pet.

We believe very strongly in the use of potent pain relievers for our patients’ comfort. Our staff is trained to recognize signs of pain and develop individual pain management protocols for your pet.

Surgery FAQs

Drop off for your pet’s scheduled surgery is between 7a.m. and 8a.m.  Pickup will be scheduled at drop off and is usually between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Your pet will need to be fasted for their procedure.  This means no food or treats after midnight.  Small amounts of water are fine.

You will be kept up to date on your pet’s status throughout their stay by a knowledgeable member of our staff to make the day of the procedure as stress-free as possible for you.

Most of our surgeries are outpatient procedures.  Your pet will be discharged the same day unless otherwise specified.

Pain has many detrimental effects on your pet’s body—it slows healing, compromises immune function, decreases activity, and causes behavioral changes such as aggression, anxiety, and depression. Pain can worsen diseases such as arthritis, and potentially some cancers. It also interferes with the bond between you and your pet.

We believe very strongly in the use of potent pain relievers for our patients’ comfort. Our staff is trained to recognize signs of pain and develop individual pain management protocols for your pet.