Surgery

No matter how diligent you are with your pet’s care, he or she may need a surgical procedure at some point. Whether your cat needs to be spayed or your dog ate a sock, being prepared for surgery is just a part of life with pets.

With the skilled surgical team at Old Farm Vet Hospital, your pet is in good hands.

With years of experience performing a wide range of surgical procedures on cats and dogs, our veterinarians and team of registered veterinary technicians keep your pet safe and comfortable while performing surgery and can give you any information you need about the procedure.

Our experienced staff and state-of-the-art anesthesia and monitoring equipment allow a broad range of procedures.

Routine Procedures

• Spay
• Neuter
• Small Growth Removal

Advanced Procedures

• Foreign Body Removal
• Complicated wound management and repair
• GDV
• Abdominal Exploratory
• Splenectomy
• Bladder Surgery
• Caesarian Section
• Pyometra
• Diagnostic Biopsy
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Oral Surgery
• Ophthalmic Surgery

Pets undergoing surgical procedures will receive thorough pre-anesthetic evaluation including preoperative blood work (optional for most pets up to 2 years of age for spay and neuter), physical examination, IV catheter, multiparameter monitoring with an assigned, experienced veterinary technician, and comprehensive pain management.

We keep you updated before, during, and after your pet’s procedure so you’re not left in the dark. Our priority is your pet’s safety and comfort. You can have confidence in the care your pet receives while they are with us.

Pre-Surgical Drop-off

If you are dropping your pet off with us for surgery, please do not offer food after midnight. Water should not be withheld and your pet should have free access to water until the time you leave to bring them to us.

Patients should arrive before 7:30 am (we open at 7 am). Be prepared to spend up to 15 minutes to review the estimate, ask any questions you may have and receive final instructions on how the day will go for your pet.

Most procedures are started before midday. We will call when your pet’s procedure is complete, and they are in recovery. We will discuss the procedure and any questions you may have, as well as provide a recommended discharge time.

Dogs are required to be current on:

• Rabies
• Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvovirus
• Bordetella/Kennel Cough

Cats are required to be current on:

• Rabies
• Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)/Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus

If your pet’s medical situation warrants, we will discuss waiving vaccine requirements for non-elective procedures.