Surgery at Veterinary Care Center
When your pet requires surgery, it's crucial to choose a practice that combines compassion with expert care for your cherished companion. Our veterinary surgeons and technicians possess extensive experience, demonstrating advanced skills in a range of procedures, from routine tasks like spaying or neutering to intricate, life-saving interventions. Your pet is assured the highest level of care, delivered with utmost compassion and respect.
Our hospital boasts a cutting-edge surgical suite featuring essential equipment such as vital monitoring, surgical laser, and cautery. Maintaining a sterile environment is our priority to prevent infections and cross-contamination. In our surgical suite, our dedicated team wears caps and masks, and those directly involved in the procedure don sterile gowns and gloves. Prior to each procedure, all surgical instruments and gowns undergo a meticulous process of cleaning, sterilization, and wrapping. Your pet's well-being and safety are our top priorities throughout every step of the surgical process.
Our comprehensive list of performed surgeries includes, but is not limited to:
- Ovariohysterectomy & Castration (Spay & Neuter)
- Lacerations & Abscesses
- Tumor Removal / Biopsies
- Dental Cleanings / Tooth extractions
- Cystomomy (Bladder Stone Removal)
- Foregin Body Removal
- Abdominal & Intestinal Surgery
- Spleenectomy (Spleen Removal)
- Pyometras (Uterine Infections)
- Eye enucleation / Cherry Eye Surgery
- Stomach Surgery - Tumor, Obstructions, Torsions
- General Soft Tissue
- Orthopedic Procedues (with GSVLMA)
- Hernia Repairs
What to Expect Before Surgery at Veterinary Care Center
Before the surgery, our doctors will preform a pre-surgical assement and examination. At this visit, a pre-anesthetic blood panel will be ran on your pet as well as a full head to tail examination. Our veterinarian will then use the conclusions from the pre-surgery exam and the accompanying lab work to determine which methods to use during the procedure. Our veterinaria will discuss with you a custom treatment plan for your pet's prodedure and answer any questions you may have. Pain manangement and post-operative care is very important for the healing process, we design a comprehensive pain management and care strategie specific to your pet's size, breed, and condition.
The Day of Surgery
For most surgical procedures are considered "out-patient" where your pet will stay with us during the day and go home that evening. In some cases, such as orthopedic or complex procedures, your pet may need a stay overnight. You will check in for surgery in the morning, at this time our surgical technician will go over some surgical paperwork and answer any questions you have.
On the morning of the procedure, our surgeon conducts a pre-surgical examination on your pet. The pet is then prepared for surgery, with a mild sedation to provide comfort during their stay. An intra-venous (IV) catheter is placed for the administration of medications and fluids. The surgical site is meticulously shaved, cleaned, and sanitized in preparation for the surgery. Pets are induced into general anesthesia via an endotracheal tube, ensuring the delivery of anesthesia gas and maintaining proper airways throughout the procedure. Our vigilant surgical technician remains with your pet, closely monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiration, and blood-oxygen saturation. They employ not only electronic devices but also their experience and sensory perception to guarantee your pet's safety.
After the procedure, your pet will be placed in recovery. Pain medication will already have been given and sometimes a cold laser therapy has been administered, so when your pet wakes up from their surgery, they will be in the least amount of pain as possible. Our surgical technician will continue to monitor your pet and their vital signs until they are fully awake and able to sit or stand on their own. Sometimes its takes pets longer than others to wake up, but our techs won't leave their side until they do.
Most pets are ready to go home the same day as the procedure. When you arrive to pick up your pet, the surgical team will sit down with you to go over the procedure and discuss the post-operative care with you. Typically, we will want to recheck your pet in several days after the surgery to ensure that they are healing well.
Surgical Procedures at Veterinary Care Center
Visiting our hospital is the first step to learning more about how we stand out. We can answer any questions you may have about the procedure, so you can feel comfortable about your pet's care. It's Veterinary Care Center’s goal to give you all the advice you need to properly care for your pet from the moment they come home from the hosptial. Taking an all-around approach to surgical care is the best path to achieving better pet health, and we want our clients to feel as empowered as we do to help.
