Here at Burford Veterinary Hospital, we offer a wide range of surgical services. From routine procedures to complex.

Services offered:

• Caesarean section 
• Cystotomy  
• Exploratory laparotomy  
• Eye enucleation  
• Laceration repair 
• Lump/Mass removals  
• Hernia repair 
• Pyometra  
• Certain orthopedic procedures (performed by a travelling surgeon; case specific) 

Depending on the procedure, age and health of your pet, the veterinarian that is planning to perform the procedure may require some diagnostic testing to be done prior. This could include blood testing, urine testing, imaging, etc. This will be discussed at a pre-operative appointment, or at time of the diagnosis for the issue.

Your pet will typically be under general anesthesia (or deep sedation), monitored closely by a Registered Veterinary Technician. Your pet will receive a pre-medication injection of a pain medication and sedative, then induced into anesthesia and intubated, hooked up to general anesthesia, clipped and prepped for the procedure, and then moved into the surgery suite for the surgeon to begin. While under anesthesia, your pet will be given IV fluids, given more pain management and an antibiotic injection. Upon recovery, your pet will continue to be closely monitored with their vitals being checked routinely.

You will be given comprehensive post-operative care instructions and pain medication by one of our Registered Veterinary Technician after the surgery. Before and after the procedure, we are happy to address any questions you may have.

Depending on the nature of the procedure, and how your pet is recovering, a transfer to an overnight facility may be recommended.