Veterinary Surgery
We offer a wide variety of surgical procedures for dogs and cats at Napanee Veterinary Hospital, relying on surgical safety protocols to help keep your pet healthy.
Throughout the surgery, a dedicated member of our staff will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor the condition of your companion using the electronic monitoring equipment in our diagnostic lab. We will also be sure to provide your pet with pain management.
Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities following surgery. Your vet will also provide thorough instructions for at-home care.
What to Expect from Surgery
We endeavour to keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a given surgical procedure as well as regarding any post-operative care you will be asked to provide your pet once they return home.
We practice surgical safety protocols during every procedure conducted at our clinic.
Surgical Procedures
At Napanee Veterinary Hospital, we are able to perform urgent and medical surgeries to help treat conditions and diseases in pets as well as to repair injuries sustained through physical trauma.
Our Napanee vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
The Surgery Process
We know that the prospect of bringing your pet in for surgery can be a frightening one. We want to assure you, though, that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your four-legged friend.
We will make a point of helping you fully understand why we are recommending surgery for your pet and ensure you are feeling comfortable making the decision to move ahead.
If your pet requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Napanee, and work closely with your vet surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.
Surgical protocols at our clinic include:
Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet in order to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.
Dedicated surgical suites. Surgeries are always performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept sterile in order to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every surgery.