Veterinary Surgery in Murfreesboro
Our vets perform a wide range of surgical procedures for cats and dogs at our Murfreesboro veterinary clinic, using stringent surgical protocols.
Throughout each surgery, a dedicated nurse will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your pet using electronic patient monitoring equipment. Pain management will also be provided.
Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities following surgery. When your pet is ready to head home, your vet will provide you with detailed instructions for at-home care, including administering medications and changing dressings.
What to Expect from a Pet Surgery
Our vets always take the time to keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a particular surgical procedure for your beloved pet, and regarding any post-operative care your animal will need at home. We practice stringent surgical protocols at our clinic.
Veterinary Surgery Service
At Animal Medical Center, we perform elective and emergency surgeries to help treat disease and conditions, repair injuries sustained through trauma, and to prevent unwanted litters.
The following elective and non-elective surgeries are a few of the procedures our Murfreesboro vets routinely perform:
- Soft Tissue Surgery
For pets suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures.
These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders.
- Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet. If your dog or cat is suffering from a condition or injury that requires advanced specialized care, your vet will refer your dog or cat to a vet surgeon near Murfreesboro.
- Spaying & Neutering
When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy.
- Mass Removal
Cats and dogs can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.
Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.
- Foreign Body
Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.
Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.
In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Murfreesboro and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.
- Wounds
Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.
It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible.
- Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.
The Surgery Process
We understand that bringing your pet in for surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your animal companion.
Our team will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery for your pet, and that you are comfortable making the decision to move ahead.
If your dog or cat requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a board certified veterinary surgeon near Murfreesboro, and work closely with your specialist to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.
Surgical protocols at our animal clinic include:
Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet in order to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.
Dedicated surgical suites. Surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every surgery.