As with our approach to all of our veterinary services, we’ve taken additional steps to ensure that both our anesthesia and surgical procedures are as safe as possible for your pets.
Our animal clinic utilizes the most advanced monitoring equipment and proven diagnostic techniques to ensure that minor and intensive surgical procedures are equipped for a successful outcome.
Here are a few of the key processes our veterinarians use to ensure your pet is incredibly cared for while undergoing surgery:
- Personalized Examination: Your pet’s veterinarian will provide a comprehensive examination to check for any irregularities that may prevent or complicate the procedure. They’ll also take the time and care to ensure your pet is comfortable and soothed before proceeding to step two.
- Dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician: Our expertly trained technical staff constantly monitor and care for every sedated patient.
- Pre-Anesthetic Sedative will be applied to reduce pain in your pet while keeping them totally calm and at ease.
- An Intravenous Catheter will be inserted to apply a drug that helps your pet fall into a gentle sleep. Your pet will be given a precise mix of gas anesthesia and oxygen to ensure regular breathing during the procedure.
- State-of-the-Art Monitors will be used throughout to display heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation in real-time.
- Intravenous Fluids will be given during and after the procedure to maintain blood pressure and regularity.
- A Sterile Suite will be used during the surgical procedure, providing the perfect environment for a successful veterinary surgery without complications.
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After the surgery occurs…
After the surgery occurs, anesthesia will be turned off and oxygen will then be administered to your pet. During a recovery period, your pet will receive pain medicine to ease any discomfort that may be experienced. Our veterinarians and technicians will monitor your pet closely to ensure that they’re ready to be discharged and prepared to make a full-recovery before leaving our veterinary hospital.
In addition to neuter/spay procedures and common mass removal surgeries, our veterinarians are also qualified for Advanced Surgical Procedures like ophthalmic (eye) surgery, otic (ear) surgery, orthopedic (bones and joints) surgery, gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) surgery, urogenital (kidney, bladder, reproductive organ) surgery and an array of cardio and respiratory procedures.
Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod is also the first veterinary hospital in the Cape Cod, MA region to offer minimally invasive surgical procedures including endoscopy and laparoscopy.
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