Careful, compassionate care from drop-off to recovery
Leaving your pet for a procedure is stressful, whether it is planned or an emergency. At Sarasota Animal Medical Center in Sarasota, FL , our team customizes anesthesia for each patient, monitors your pet closely, and keeps you informed so you can feel confident in your pet’s care.
Request an AppointmentSurgical care for dogs and cats.
Before Surgery
Your pet will be examined first, and anesthesia is customized based on his or her breed, age, and health status. Pre-anesthesia blood tests confirm that your companion’s organs are functioning properly and that he or she is a good candidate for sedation.
During Surgery
Highly trained staff members are devoted to monitoring your pet’s vital signs throughout the procedure. Their main priority is keeping track of blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, respiration, and body temperature, as well as maintaining proper oxygen levels. A heated surgery table keeps your pet comfortable. Our doctors are excellent veterinary surgeons with many years of experience performing a wide variety of routine and non-routine procedures.
After Surgery
As soon as your pet is awake, we will let you know how they are doing. We provide pain management while your pet is hospitalized, and if needed, the plan may include at-home pain medication to keep your loved one as comfortable as possible. Before you leave with your pet, our staff will give you home care instructions and answer any questions you have.
Our Surgical Procedures
Our animal hospital provides the following surgical procedures for small animals:
- General Surgery: Soft tissue surgery is associated with the skin and organs. It includes tumor removal, cystotomy, foreign body removal, splenectomy, ovariohysterectomy (spay), and castration.
- Dental Surgery: We perform advanced oral surgery and oral tumor removal. Learn more about our pet dental care.
- Emergency Surgery: Typical emergency surgeries we perform include wound and laceration repair, gastrotomy, enterotomy, and splenectomy. See how we handle emergency veterinary medicine.
Pet Surgery Questions, Answered
How do you prepare my pet for surgery?
Your pet receives an exam, and anesthesia is customized to his or her breed, age, and health status. We also run pre-anesthesia blood tests to confirm that your pet’s organs are functioning properly.
Why are pre-anesthesia blood tests needed?
The blood tests help us confirm that your pet’s organs are working well enough to process anesthesia safely. The results help us decide whether your pet is a good candidate for sedation and how to tailor the anesthetic plan.
How is my pet monitored during the procedure?
Trained staff members are devoted to watching your pet’s vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, respiration, and body temperature. They also maintain proper oxygen levels, and a heated surgery table helps keep your pet comfortable.
What types of surgery do you perform?
We perform general soft tissue surgery, such as tumor removal, cystotomy, foreign body removal, splenectomy, spays, and castrations. We also offer dental and oral surgery and emergency surgeries such as wound and laceration repair, gastrotomy, and enterotomy.
Will my pet be in pain after surgery?
We provide pain management while your pet is hospitalized. If necessary, the plan includes at-home pain medication so your pet stays as comfortable as possible during recovery.
Will I hear how my pet is doing after the procedure?
Yes. As soon as your pet is awake, we will let you know how they are doing. Before you take your pet home, our staff reviews home care instructions and answers your questions.
Do you handle emergency surgery for dogs and cats?
Yes. Emergency procedures we perform include wound and laceration repair, gastrotomy, enterotomy, and splenectomy. If your pet is in distress, call our Sarasota hospital right away so we can advise you on next steps.
Questions About Your Pet’s Procedure?
Call (941) 954-4771 or request a visit online, and our team will help you plan the right surgical care for your dog or cat.