Whether your pet is being admitted for spaying, neutering, dental, declawing or for another procedure such as exploratory surgery or laceration repair, our staff is committed to informing you of the cost, amount of risk involved, pain management, post-op management, post-op care and discharge instructions.

When your pet is admitted for surgery, you (I) have a doctor preference (please call ahead to see which doctor performs his/her surgeries which days), (II) are asked to sign a surgery permission form, (III) are asked to sign in the case of a non-routine spay an extra charge consent form if your pet is obese, pregnant or in heat, and (IV) are given the option of pre-anesthetic blood work to see if any underlying anesthetic risks are evident.

Before surgery, your pet receives a thorough physical exam by his/her doctor.  Your pet is then anesthetized by his/her doctor and monitored by the doctor.  Your pet is assigned its own anesthesia/surgery/post-operative technician nurse, who is with  your pet all day.  Our operating room is equipped with warm water blankets, EKG, pulse oximeter (proper oxygen levels) and esophageal stethoscopes for accurate heartbeat to ensure that your pet has a safe operation and smooth recovery.

Each pet is given pre-operative pain management, which is included in your surgical fee.  If your pet requires post-operative pain management, he/she may receive this as well.  This will be discussed with you and will be given with a small additional fee.  If required, your pet may have take home medication for pain.

Upon discharge, your pet will have a handout explaining post-operative care, which will be given and explained to you by your pet's nurse.  If you have any questions or concerns, please ask to speak to a doctor.