Surgery is required for routine procedures such as spaying or castration and can sometimes be the best option for treating a specific health condition. When the decision for surgery is made, our veterinarians will consult with you on what to expect and address your concerns and answer all your questions. You will be given instructions on the proper pre-surgery routine for your pet and how to prepare for their return home. Surgeries are scheduled Monday through Friday at our offices and you will be given a time to bring your pet in to the hospital for pre-surgery admission.

Pain Management

We administer general anesthesia to eliminate awareness, movement and discomfort during most surgeries. A customized protocol is used to administer the anesthesia which takes into consideration the important physical variables of your pet. Although there is some risk associated with general anesthesia, we monitor your pet closely during the procedure and take every precaution necessary to produce a safe and effective outcome. We have a member of our staff monitoring and stroking your pet as they emerge from the anesthesia.

We use the best current procedures and equipment to perform our surgeries. If a specialist is required to perform a surgery, we have many highly qualified veterinary surgeons in a variety of specialties we can call on to perform the procedure.

10 Years of Laser Surgery Experience

Our practice also offers CO2 Laser Surgery as an exciting option to traditional surgery.  In laser surgery, a highly focused laser beam can efficiently ablate the living tissue as it seals capillaries, small blood vessels, lymphatic tissue and nerve endings, with significant advantages to the patient.

1.  Reduced pain and swelling – The laser beam seals nerve endings and lymphatics, resulting in less swelling and pain. Post-operative recovery can be far more comfortable.

2.  Less Bleeding – The laser seals small blood vessels reducing bleeding which shortens the surgery time, requiring fewer anesthetics and facilitating a faster recovery time.

3.  Better control of infection - The laser beam operates at a temperature of over 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it highly effective at killing bacteria that have the potential to cause an infection.

4. Increased precision and control – The size of the focal spot beam may be adjusted and the laser poser may be set for rapid removal of relatively large tissue amounts, or adjusted to remove only one cell layer at a time.