Pet Surgery

Your pet may need surgery for various reasons, including being spayed or neutered or to address an acute or chronic condition. Thankfully, we are here to help make sure your pet’s surgery goes smoothly. We at Crosspointe Animal Hospital, serving Fairfax Station, VA, work to ensure your pet’s surgery is stress-free and effective.

Pet Surgery Steps

We perform a range of pet surgery, including soft tissue and emergency care, based on each pet’s needs:

Consultation

Once we determine that your pet needs surgery, the consultation phase provides an overview of what will occur before, during, and after surgery. You will receive instructions in advance to prepare for the procedure. Your instructions may include:

• Pre-surgery diet and medication modifications
• Bath pre- surgery
• Pre-op tests as needed
• Home or routine modifications needed after surgery

Pre-Operation

Depending on the procedure, your pet’s routines may need to change before and on the day of surgery. Some pets require advanced bloodwork or other pre-op tests and they may have restricted diets, such as no food or water on the morning of surgery. Of course, we also let you know your scheduled arrival time and expectations for check-in.

Operation

Surgeries can be stressful for pet owners and their families, so we provide clear expectations and instructions that include:

• The length of surgery and recovery
• Your options during surgery and recovery
• Anesthesia and pain management practices

Post-Operation

After surgery, pets often wear bandages or other restrictive devices. They may have behavioral or physical limitations, so we help you plan for these issues, including:

• Behavioral changes and mobility challenges
• Antibiotics, pain management, or other medications
• Wound care and special arrangements for home

Get Pet Surgery and Veterinarian Care from an Emergency Vet Near You at Our Animal Hospital

If you live in or near Fairfax Station, VA, and need an emergency vet near you, call us at Crosspointe Animal Hospital at (703) 690-6600. Whether your pet needs emergency care or routine care, we are here to help. Contact us for pet surgery and veterinarian care from an emergency vet near you at our animal hospital.