Veterinary Surgery in Fairhaven
Animal Surgery in Fairhaven
We understand the prospect of your pet undergoing surgery can be stressful. Please be assured we only recommend a surgical procedure when it is in the best interests of your furry friend.
Whether a routine elective procedure or an unplanned surgery due to illness or injury, our staff will work to keep your pet as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
The skilled veterinarians and staff at New England Animal Hospital are equipped to perform many routine surgical procedures, as well as assist with competent referrals for when a pet requires a procedure done by a specialist veterinary surgeon.
We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for cats and dogs at our Fairhaven clinic, using stringent surgical protocols.
What to Expect from Surgery at New England Animal Hospital
We always keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a surgical procedure. We provide you with detailed instructions on how to prepare for surgery and how to care for your pet post-operatively.
Surgical Procedures
At New England Animal Hospital, we perform medical surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.
Our Fairhaven vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
- 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.
- 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, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit and cherry eye surgery.
If your cat or dog requires a veterinary surgical specialist to perform the surgery, our veterinarians will refer you to a pet surgeon near Fairhaven and work closely with your animal surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.
- Mass Removal
Cats and dogs can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.
Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.
- Wounds
Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.
It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible.
- Cystotomy
During a cystotomy, an incision is made into the dog or cat's urinary bladder to facilitate the removal of bladder stones and/or urethral stones.
- Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment.
Vet Surgery Process
Prior to each procedure, we will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery, and that you are comfortable making the decision to move ahead.
During surgery, a dedicated veterinary technician will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your pet using electronic patient monitoring equipment. Pain management will also be provided.
Following surgery, monitoring and pain management are our top priorities. Your vet will also provide thorough instructions for at-home 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 in order 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 wear 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 prior to every surgery.