Veterinary Surgery

Surgical Procedures

At La Pine Animal Hospital, we perform medical surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.

Our La Pine vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:

• Soft Tissue Surgery

  For pets suffering from skin or gastrointestinal disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures. 

• Orthopedic Surgery

  Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet.

  While we do offer this type of surgery here, in some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If your dog or cat is suffering from a condition or injury that requires advanced specialized care your vet will refer your dog or cat to a vet surgeon near La Pine.

• C-Sections

  During Cesarean sections, we surgically remove puppies or kittens from their mother's uterus.

  C-sections are typically performed when the mother is unable to give birth naturally. 

• Ocular

  If your pet is experiencing pain, redness, or other symptoms in or around their eyes, they may need ocular surgery.

  Common ocular procedures for cats and dogs include eyelid tumor removal, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit, and cherry eye surgery.

  While we do offer this type of surgery here, in some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that's the case for your animal, our veterinarians will refer you to a pet surgeon near La Pine and work closely with your animal surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care. 

• Spaying & Neutering

  When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy.

  Canine Neuter Form
  Canine Spay Form
  Feline Neuter Form
  Feline Spay Form

• Foreign Body

  Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.

  Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.

  While we do offer this type of surgery here, in some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near La Pine and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.

• Dental Surgery

  Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.

Veterinary Surgery Process

We understand that the idea of bringing your pet in for surgery can be concerning. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your furry companion. 

We will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery and that you are comfortable deciding to move ahead.

If your pet requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near La Pine, and work closely with your vet surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care. 

Surgical protocols at our clinic include:

Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.

Dedicated surgical suites. Surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.

Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment before every surgery.

Surgery Forms