We understand that surgery and anesthesia can be stressful for you and your pet. We will do all we can to minimize any stress and discomfort, and to maximize safety. Prior to surgery, pets are required to have an examination where the veterinarian and technician will discuss the upcoming procedure and answer any questions or concerns. From spay and neuter services to more complex surgical procedures, we at Riverside Animal Hospital always operate with safety in mind.
We recommend and believe that through performing a comprehensive physical exam and pre-anesthetic blood work, we will be able to make sure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure. Based on the pre-anesthetic comprehensive physical exam and blood work, abnormalities if any are addressed and anesthetic protocol are selected to ensure the safety and well-being of the pet and if necessary, surgery is postponed or even cancelled until it is safe.
Our surgical suite is fully equipped with modern anesthetic, surgery and patient monitoring tools used to measure your pet’s vital signs such as respiration, heart rate, body temperature, electrocardiogram and blood pressure before, during and after all procedures requiring anesthesia. In addition, our veterinary technicians regularly check all vitals at regular intervals to make sure your pet remains safe and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Sedatives and pain medications are administered during and after surgery to minimize stress and pain. After surgery, the pet is moved to a warm and safe area where we closely monitor for vital signs to ensure a smooth and safe recovery.
Someone from our office will notify you when your animal is ready to be picked up at which point you will be provided with detailed discharge instructions. Finally, after you’ve picked up your pet, we will generally follow up with you by phone to check on your pet’s recovery.
Our animal surgery services include:
• Spays
• Neuters
• Entropion/ Extropian Repair
• Bladder Stone Removal
• Growth Removals
• ACL Repair Surgery
• Exploratory Surgery
• Foreign Body Removal
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Laceration Repair