Veterinary Surgery in Seattle

Veterinary Surgery & What To Expect

We always fully inform you about the reasons behind recommending a surgical procedure and prepare you with knowledge regarding any post-operative care your pet will need at home. We always practice stringent surgical protocols at our clinic.

Surgical Procedures

At Aurora Veterinary Hospital, we perform medical surgeries to help treat pets' diseases and conditions or repair injuries sustained through trauma.

Our Seattle vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:

• Soft Tissue Surgery

  Our veterinarians perform soft tissue surgical procedures for cats and dogs suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders.

  These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders. 

• Spaying & Neutering

  Spaying or neutering a cat or dog means surgically sterilizing them to prevent unwanted offspring, reduce disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy. 

• Ocular

  If your pet has pain, redness or other symptoms affecting their eyes, they may need ocular surgery.

  Common ocular procedures for cats and dogs include eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit and cherry eye surgery.

  If your cat or dog's condition requires a veterinary surgical specialist to perform the procedure, our veterinarians will refer you to a pet surgeon near Seattle and work closely with them to make sure your pet receives the best possible 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. 

• Orthopedic Surgery

  Orthopedic surgeries address problems stemming from injuries and diseases affecting the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet. If your dog or cat has a condition or injury requiring advanced specialized care, your vet will refer them to a vet surgeon near Seattle.

• 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.

Veterinary Surgery Procedures

Our veterinary team understands that bringing your pet in for surgery can be intimidating. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your furry companion. 

We will ensure that you fully understand the reasons for recommending surgery and that you are comfortable deciding to move ahead.

If your pet needs advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Seattle, and work closely with your vet surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the care they need to get better. 

Surgical Protocols at Our Seattle Vet Hospital

Pre-surgical assessments. We will go over the specifics of the procedure, carry out a physical examination of the patient, and ensure that blood tests have been properly completed and reviewed by the vet. This is done in order to determine whether your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.

Dedicated surgical suites. Surgical procedures are carried out in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

Surgical attire. Our staff wears industry-standard disposable caps and masks while inside 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.