SURGICAL SERVICES

We minimize any risk to your pet by using the safest anesthetic available, sterile techniques, and careful patient monitoring.

Presurgical Exam:
Before anesthetic, we will evaluate your pet through a physical exam and certain blood tests.

Anesthetic:
The anesthetic that is used on your pet will be determined by the surgeon based on your pet's species, breed, size, age, pre-existing medical conditions, and the procedure that is being performed. Isofluorane anesthetic (a gas anesthetic) is used most frequently.

Surgery:
At Lodi Veterinary Hospital, we provide a sterile, germ-free environment for our surgeries. All of our instruments are steam sterilized in packs and one pack is used per surgery. Our surgeons wear scrubs, gowns, sterile gloves, masks, and caps similar to what you see in a human hospital. The surgical site is draped with single use, sterile drape. This environment reduces post-surgical complications, such as infection.

Monitoring:
A Certified Veterinary Technician will be monitoring your pet during anesthesia and recovery. Your pet will be monitored with special equipment that measures the heart rate and amount of oxygen in the blood.

Postoperative Pain Control:
We are very concerned about the comfort of each surgical patient. Pain control after surgery is provided as needed.

We encourage pet owners to tour our facility. We are proud of the quality of our services, and it is important to us that you feel as comfortable as possible leaving your pet in our care. Please contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.