At Hamlin Veterinary Clinic, our compassionate team is proud to provide care to the Hamlin, PA, area. Our services include everything from routine wellness exams to allergy treatment. Our exotic pet vet can even help with your exotic pet needs. Another service we offer is a variety of surgical procedures including spaying/neutering, dental extractions, and orthopedics.
We understand that the thought of your pet undergoing surgery can be a scary one. But you can rest assured that our staff (including our exotic vet, technicians, and assistants) will treat your pet with the gentle, specialized care they need throughout the entire procedure. We welcome any questions you have about your pet's surgery and welcome you to tour our surgical room prior to surgery. In the meantime, here's some general information regarding pet surgery.
How Risky Is Pet Surgery?
Generally speaking, most surgeries are low risk. This is especially true of common procedures like spaying and neutering, skin growth removal, tooth removal, and fracture repair. However, any time your pet undergoes surgery, there is a chance of complications. This increases with your pet's age and underlying conditions. Our vet will discuss the possible outcomes prior to surgery to help you make your decision.
What Happens on the Day of Surgery?
Once your pet is scheduled, you'll be asked to arrive at the pet clinic early on the day of the procedure. Your pet likely be given a full pre-surgical exam to help ensure he is healthy enough for the surgery. He will then be prepped for surgery, which may include administering a sedative to keep your pet calm, shaving and cleaning of the area around the incision site, and more.
When everything is ready, your pet will be transferred to the surgical room. Anesthesia will be administered and your pet will be monitored closely during the operation. Upon completion, stitches will be placed, and your pet will be transferred to another room for recovery. He'll remain there for a little while as he comes out of the anesthesia. A staff member will keep you updated and let you know when you can pick up your pet. Lastly, you'll be given a list of post-op instructions to follow so your pet can continue recovering at home.
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If you're in the Hamlin, PA, area and need a vet you can trust, don't hesitate to call our team at Hamlin Veterinary Clinic. Our friendly and supportive staff are here to answer any questions you have. Call us at (570) 689-9905 for exotic vet care from an exotic pet vet near you from a pet clinic near you.