Dedicated Surgical Team -
What happens if your pet requires a surgery?
We understand that surgery on a family member is never an easy time, and the process can be a source of stress and anxiety for you both. Our team is prepared to answer your questions, discuss your concerns and set your mind at ease, once and for all.
Whether it’s a routine spay or neuter, or something more complex, you can rest assured that your loved one will be in excellent hands with our dedicated surgical team!
Our dedicated team takes every precaution to ensure that your pet receives the highest-quality care. This includes a comprehensive physical exam and thorough pre-anesthetic testing before surgery and monitoring your pet during the procedure. It also involves providing appropriate pain medication to keep your pet comfortable throughout the entire process.
You can rest comfortably knowing that if your pet experiences a problem requiring in depth knowledge of internal medicine, Dr. Hoolihan and his team at your Neighborhood Vet Hospital have the knowledge to do a thorough work-up and diagnostic testing to help your pet and get the problems fixed! Dr. Hoolihan did a rotating internship in internal medicine, surgery and emergency and critical care and has continued to work closely with many local internal medicine specialists over his career. We have you and your pet covered!
The Day Of Surgery -
The morning of your pet’s surgery, we will be waiting to welcome you both and check your companion in for his or her procedure. All staff at Neighborhood Vet Hospital will take extra measures to ensure that our surgical patients feel comfortable and relaxed because we believe that this creates an optimum environment for surgery. Our dedicated team will spend as much time as necessary speaking to your pet, offering cuddles and reassuring rub downs – whatever it takes to set them at ease.
Shortly before surgery, your pet will be gently prepped and carefully sedated. The doctor will get to work performing the scheduled procedure, along with the assistance of our experienced veterinary nursing staff. Support staff will also remain on hand at all times to monitor your pet’s wellbeing throughout the surgery. We will keep a close eye on vital signs and ensure that the proper amount of pain control is being administered throughout the procedure.
It’s important to note that anesthesia and patient monitoring vary greatly from clinic to clinic. You can be confident that at Neighborhood Vet Hospital, we use the most effective and up-to-date protocols. The type of anesthesia we use depends on the procedure being performed. Some require general anesthesia, while others may only call for local anesthesia or light sedation. We treat every surgery with the utmost care and concern, regardless of whether it’s routine or more advanced.