Pet Surgery in San Antonio, TX

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It’s highly likely that at some point in their lives your pets will need some type of surgical procedure done, whether it’s a minor and routine surgery like spay and neuter or a more complicated operation for serious injury, illness, or physical defect. When the time comes, it’s very important that you have a veterinary facility close to home that is fully prepared and well equipped to provide pet surgery when it’s needed. The Potranco Veterinary Clinic utilizes the modern surgical facilities at our Ellison Drive location. Our surgical suite is fully equipped with the latest technology and supported by a cutting-edge diagnostic laboratory. When your pet requires surgical services in the San Antonio, TX, area, you can rest assured that they will receive the very best of care at our hospital.

What Happens During Pet Surgery

The safety and comfort of your pet is our highest priority at the Potranco Veterinary Clinic. If your pet has been diagnosed with a condition requiring surgery, the procedure will begin with the doctor performing a complete physical examination along with ordering testing and analysis of blood and urine samples in our diagnostic laboratory. This is done to detect any underlying conditions that might cause complications during the operation. The test results will also be used by the anesthesiologist to develop a customized anesthesia protocol for your pet if needed. Some types of surgery require general anesthesia to put the patient to sleep, while other types require only local anesthetic.

During the procedure, a catheter will be inserted and an IV will be attached to provide the fluids needed to maintain a stable blood pressure. A surgical tech will be assigned to constantly monitor your pet’s vital signs, watching for any signs of irregularities.

Post Surgery

After the surgery is completed, your pet will need to spend a few hours in a recovery room for rest and observation, and then they’ll be able to go home. Usually, they’ll be able to leave on the same day, but in some situations, your vet may want to keep them at the clinic overnight. You should plan for your pet to spend at least the whole day with us.

You’ll be instructed as to how to provide postoperative care at home, and you’ll have the opportunity to schedule any necessary follow-up appointments before you go. Generally, you’ll need to keep your pet indoors and away from physical exertion, and you might have to take steps to keep them from biting and licking their sutures.

Pet Surgery Services We Provide

Potranco Veterinary Clinic provides a complete range of surgical procedures including, but not limited to:

• Spay and neuter
• Oral surgery
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Fracture repairs
• Laceration repairs
• Claw removal
• Tumor removal
• Abdominal and soft tissue procedures
• Orthopedic surgery

When you need a veterinarian in San Antonio, TX, Potranco Veterinary Clinic is ready to provide all of your animal health care needs. To schedule an appointment, please use our online form, and we’ll contact you shortly.