Your Pet's Surgery
We understand that surgery is not an easy experience for you and your pet. At Bethany Animal Hospital we strive to ensure your pet’s surgical procedure is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. To that end, we also endeavor to provide our clients with a clear understanding of why a particular procedure is necessary, what the procedure entails, proper post-operative care, and any other information you may need to feel comfortable that you are making the right choice for your pet.
Staffed by a team of highly trained veterinarians and experienced veterinary technicians, we are proud of the quality of surgical care we provide and the wide range of surgical procedures we offer. Beyond spay and neuter surgeries, Bethany Animal Hospital performs an array of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, which includes, but is not limited to spay and neuter procedures; hip, knee, elbow and shoulder surgeries; fracture repair; ophthalmic surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; cystotomies; splenectomies; and abdominal exploratory surgery.
Laser Surgery
Laser surgery is one of the most humane surgical techniques available. Laser surgery minimizes bleeding by cauterizing and sealing small blood vessels, reduces pain by sealing nerve endings as it passes through tissue, limits swelling because there is no physical contact between the laser and surgical area, and reduces the risk of infection. In all, a laser promotes more rapid healing after a surgical procedure as well as reduces the risks of undergoing surgery.
For these reasons, Bethany Animal Hospital offers state-of-the-art laser surgical services and is proud of the depth of expertise we have with this tool.
Anesthesia & Monitoring
Anesthesia and cardiovascular monitoring are important, integral aspects of every surgery we perform. For this reason, your pet has access to the best and most advanced anesthetic administration and cardiovascular monitoring equipment and protocols.
Prior to anesthesia all pets are examined by a doctor and a pre-surgical blood screen is performed. The results of these tests and your pet’s past anesthetic history, breed, preexisting conditions, and age are used to create an individualized anesthesia protocol for your pet.
During anesthesia and surgery, your pet is constantly monitored by a certified veterinary technician, using our advanced monitoring system. This system continuously monitors your pet’s oxygen level, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and core body temperature. We also apply heat therapy to ensure a safe body temperature is maintained throughout the procedure.
After the surgery is complete, your pet will be monitored by a Certified Veterinary Technician until he or she is fully awake and responsive.
Pain Management
Bethany Animal Hospital also believes that identifying and relieving pain is essential to the recovery of your pet. Therefore, pain management is an important aspect of our intra- and post-surgical protocols and includes a range of drugs and delivery methods such as local blocks, continuous rate infusion, and pain patches. We may also recommend cold laser therapy, which has been shown to be a valuable tool for aiding in pain control and enhancing the body's ability to heal.
At discharge, we may also send additional pain management medication home with you and your pet after providing a thorough explanation of its proper use and dosage.
Postoperative Care
As your pet is being discharged from the Hospital, we will provide you with detailed information on how to properly care for your pet at home after surgery. We are also happy to answer any questions or concerns that may arise once you get your pet home. Please call us at (815) 756-8926.