Surgery

Our doctors are skilled in a great variety of surgical procedures, including soft tissue surgery and orthopedics. Soft tissue surgeries include procedures such as spays neuters, tumor removal, and surgeries of the abdomen. Orthopedic surgeries include repair of broken bones, as well as knee and hip surgery. Pets requiring surgery receive the finest care from the moment they enter the hospital. Individualized recommendations are made regarding pre-operative blood testing, anesthesia regime, and pain control. Our doctors and nurses use the latest equipment to monitor pets before, during, and after surgery. Special equipment allows us to keep track of heart rate, oxygen use, body temperature, and respiratory rate while your pet is anesthetized. After surgery, your pet will receive the finest nursing and medical care and be reunited with you as soon as possible. To view an actual video of a Canine(Dog) Spay(Ovariohysterectomy) where Laser Surgery is utilized, typical of the procedures used at Northwest Animal Hospital, click on the video link to play a you tube video.  Graphic views of an actual surgery are displayed so viewer discretion advised.