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Surgery (Soft Tissue)

Surgery (Soft Tissue)

Each Surgery uses the safest monitoring systems, Isoflurane gaseous anaesthesia (The safest gaseous anaesthetic available), heating pads to maintain body temperature, sterile gloving and autoclaved draping and instrumentation. Our surgeons perform a wide range of procedures from speys, and castrations to orthopedics such as cruciate ligament repair , exploratory abdominal surgery e.g. (removal of intestinal foreign bodies), caesarean sections and many more surgical procedures and techniques

Admission and Discharge of Your Pet for procedures

Admission

If your pet is booked in for surgery please follow these guidelines:

  • Please schedule your pet’s arrival with our receptionists, between 8am and 9am
  • Dogs and Cats cannot have food after 7:00 pm the night before. Water should be provided unless directed by your treating veterinarian.
  • Rabbits and Guinea Pigs are to be feed as normal.

Transporting pets

  • Cats should be carried in a cat box for safety; a pillowcase is also a suitable option.
  • Dogs should be on a lead and under control.

Should you require assistance with your pet, please notify our staff upon making your appointment and we will have someone assist you at your arrival.

Discharge

We will be in contact with you after your pet has had their procedure completed and arrange a discharge time at your convenience. Most day surgeries will be ready for discharge and go home after 3.00 pm.