​Preparation for Surgery

Pre-Sugical Instructions
​To prepare your pet for surgery, we ask that you withhold all food/treats after 10:00 p.m. the night before the procedure.  Your pet may have access to water during the night.  In the morning, you will need to remove the water so that your pet will not have anything to drink before arrival.  
Surgical Information Packet
​You will receive a packet of information in the mail approximately one week before your pet's scheduled surgery.  It will include a surgical consent form as well as information about options such as Pre-Surgical Bloodwork and Microchipping.   This will give you an opportunity to decide whether you want to add any of these options to your pet's appointment.
Click the button below if you need a copy of the Surgical Consent Form.


​Admission

Please arrive between 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. the morning of surgery. Allow approximately 10 minutes for check-in with a Veterinary Technician.  This will give you an opportunity to ask questions or discuss any concerns you might have.  The technicians will be happy to answer any questions that you have.  Please note that the consent form must be completed and signed by someone over 18 years of age.
We realize that a morning admission time may not work for everyone.  With prior arrangements, we are able to to board your pet the night before surgery at no additional cost.   For an afternoon admission time, bring your pet to be admitted before 5:30 p.m.  We want to be sure that they are settled and comfortable before we leave for the evening.

Dismissal

After your pet is in recovery, we will call to update you on your pet's condition.  We want to make sure that you are comfortable taking care of your pet post-surgery.  We will schedule a 15 minute dismissal appointment between 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. after surgery.   During the dismissal consultation, the Veterinary Technician will be happy to answer any questions that you have, explain the home care instructions, and will instruct you on medication schedules.