Surgery - Vet in Lorton | Pack Animal Care

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Surgical Services

At PACK, we offer a variety of surgical services. We are proud to be the familiar face to help you through your new puppy or kitten’s first surgery, or the reassurance that you need to have the hope that we’ll remove all of the cancerous tissue. We value your ability to perform surgery with your trusted veterinarian, rather than someone unknown, so we offer a diverse list of surgeries that will grow as doctors with new skills join our practice or we invest in new equipment, so please enquire with our staff if you are looking for a specific procedure.

Surgical Suite

Our surgery suite is exclusive to surgery only, with limited staff access, and instrument pass-throughs, to keep the room as clean and sterile as possible. Our licensed veterinary technicians are all trained on anesthesia, and will be with your pet the entire time – from the beginning of sedated catheter placement to the moment they wake up and their endotracheal tube is removed. Our monitoring equipment ensures that at all times, your doctor and LVT know their blood oxygen levels, CO2 levels, respiratory rate, heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, and temperature. This level of monitoring allows us to place your pets safety above all else throughout the whole procedure.

Preparation

If a surgery is requested or recommended your doctor will provide you with an estimate, including both a pre-surgical preparation (bloodwork, etc.) and a plan for the day of surgery. Our staff are available to discuss any questions and concerns, and will contact you shortly before your pet’s procedure to make sure that you feel comfortable and know how to prepare them.

Advanced Surgeries

There are situations where a surgery is complicated and will require the skill of a board-certified surgeon. In these situations, PACK has local surgery services that we regularly entrust our patients to, as well as visiting surgeons that may be able to come to our hospital to perform the surgery. Your doctor will make sure you are aware of your options and have all the necessary information.