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A Diligent and Proactive Surgical Team
Your Family Veterinarian follows strict protocols and takes proactive approaches when it comes to surgery.
Once we have established that your pet requires surgery, we take the steps to determine if they are strong and healthy enough to undergo a surgical procedure. We conduct pre-anesthesia blood work and other testing a few days before surgery to obtain a clear understanding of the health status of your pet. We do all of this with your pet’s best interest in mind so we can make the best decisions for the health and safety of your furry friend.
The Day of Surgery
Your pet must be dropped off the morning of their surgical procedure and must come in on an empty stomach.
To ensure that your pet is calm and anxiety-free, we administer the appropriate medication to help your pets feel less anxious before their procedure. We also communicate all of the care your pet will receive throughout the day to keep pet parents each step and how their pets are doing.
Once we have administered anesthesia during surgery, our undivided attention is focused solely on your furry friend. We go above and beyond to monitor all of your pet’s vitals before, during, and after the surgery, including watching for a normal heart function, normal breathing with the use of SPO2, capnograph, and electrocardiograms. Body temperature is also constantly monitored during the procedure.
During Your Pet’s Recovery
We know that keeping a close eye on your pet after surgery is vital for the rapid healing of your companion. At Your Family Veterinarian, we appoint an experienced member of our team to persistently monitor your pet during this time. Recovery duration is 2–3 hours, and we stay with your pet until they are fully awake. Once your pet is fully conscious and walking, we contact our pet parents to secure pick up.
Please call us at (786) 885-1590 if you have any questions or concerns about our veterinary surgeries. We are always available to assist you.