When Your Pet Needs Surgery: Here’s What to Expect
When your pet needs surgery, it’s natural to feel anxious. After all, they’re family, and you want them in the best possible hands. Whether it’s a routine spay or neuter procedure, pet dental cleaning, or something more complex, knowing what to expect can ease your mind and help you prepare.
At The Vet Gal and Guys, we combine the comfort and convenience of in-home veterinary services with the security of advanced care at our state-of-the-art surgical center in Southlake, Texas.
Compassionate Care from Start to Finish
Every pet surgery in Southlake begins with a personal touch. Before surgery day, our team performs a full physical exam and pre-surgical bloodwork to make sure your pet is healthy enough for anesthesia. We’ll talk through the procedure in plain language, answer your questions, and review what you can expect.
To make things even easier, we’ll handle transportation both ways, so your pet’s journey is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Where Surgery Happens
While most of our services happen right in your home, all of our pet surgeries are performed at our fully equipped facility. Our surgical suite features advanced monitoring technology, sterile tools, and gentle warming systems—everything needed to keep your pet safe, comfortable, and supported.
Our experienced surgical team performs a wide range of procedures with the same care and precision we’d give our own pets, including:
- Pet dental cleanings
- Splenectomies
- Spay or neuter
- Mass removal
- Foreign body removal
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Pyometra surgery
- Elongated soft palate resection
- Cherry eye repair
What to Expect On Surgery Day
On the day of your pet’s surgery, we’ll arrive at your home in our transport van and greet your pet with gentle affection and care. Once your dog or cat arrives at our surgical center, our veterinary team stays by their side from beginning to end.
During the procedure, we carefully monitor heart rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and other vital signs to ensure your pet’s safety at every stage. When your pet begins waking up, we make sure they’re cozy, calm, and comforted—just like they would be at home.
Recovery and Homecoming
After surgery, we’ll call to let you know when your pet is ready to come home, and yes, we’ll personally bring your furry friend right to your door! When we return your pet, we’ll review home care instructions, pain management, and what to expect in the coming days.
If follow-up care or rechecks are needed, we can do many of those in your home through our in-home veterinary services.
Expert Pet Surgery in Southlake
At The Vet Gal and Guys, surgery is never just a procedure—it’s a promise of compassionate, personalized care for your beloved companion.
If your pet needs surgery, or if you have questions about what to expect, we’re here to help. Contact us today at (817) 733-3011 to learn more or to schedule your pet’s next wellness exam.