Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery
Our team at our Clarksville veterinary hospital offers an extensive range of vet surgery procedures for your companions, using strict surgical protocols.
At Sango Veterinary Hospital we offer the care of a dedicated nurse who will administer the anesthesia and use state-of-the-art equipment to monitor your pet for the duration of the procedure, as well as provide any necessary pain management.
Following the pet surgery, our team will provide thorough post-operative monitoring and pain management for your pet. Prior to leaving with your pet, we will provide you with all the information you will require in order to provide proper at-home care for your animal.
What to Expect from Veterinary Surgery
Your vet surgeon will always carefully explain any recommended surgery, including why we feel it is necessary, as well as any post-operative care you will need to provide your pet. We always follow strict protocols regarding pet surgery at our hospital to ensure the health and safety of your companion.
Veterinary Surgical Procedures
Our highly-skilled vet surgeon at Sango Veterinary Hospital perform various medical and emergency surgeries to treat diseases, injuries, and health conditions in your companions.
Our experienced Clarksville vets frequently conduct the following types of surgeries:
- Soft Tissue Surgery
We offer soft tissue surgical procedures for pets suffering from conditions such as ear, nose, and throat disorders.
We also offer these procedures for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders.
- Spaying & Neutering
Having your pet spayed or neutered helps to prevent disease and provides them with an extended life expectancy.
- C-Sections
In the case that your pet is unable to give birth naturally, we would consider performing a cesarean section.
During c-sections, we remove puppies or kittens from their mother's uterus surgically.
- Mass Removal
A condition that is fairly common among all animals is the formation of masses under the skin. Masses are also able to grow within a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.
Mass removal surgery is one of the most routine surgeries performed on pets.
- Foreign Body
Occasionally it is possible for an animal to have a foreign object stuck in their body.
Whether your pet has eaten an indigestible object or an accident has left your companion with an embedded foreign object, our vets are able to perform surgery to remove it.
There may be circumstances that require specialized skills or equipment in order to perform pet surgery. In these cases, your vet will refer you to a specialized animal surgeon near Clarksville and work together with the surgeon to provide your pet with the best care possible
- Wounds
Wounds can consist of skin or tissue being cut, broken, burnt, torn, or damaged in some form.
It is crucial that any wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible to avoid possible infection and complications.
- Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeries focus on repairing injuries and diseases involving any bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your companion. If your pet is in need of specialized surgical care your vet will refer you to a specialized veterinary surgeon near Clarksville.
- Dental Surgery
Our vet team offers a range of dental surgeries for your pet. Dental surgery is fairly common and can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.
The Veterinary Surgery Process
We understand how stressful it can be when you find out that your beloved pet needs surgery. We can promise you that we only recommend surgery when it is the best option for your furry companion.
We will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery and that you make an informed decision before we move ahead.
Occasionally circumstances may arise in which your pet requires specialized surgery. Our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Clarksville, and work together with the veterinary surgeon to provide your pet with the same care that we would provide in our own hospital.
Surgical protocols at our clinic include:
Pre-surgical assessments. Once your pet has been diagnosed and a treatment plan has been formed we will review the elements of the procedure, complete a physical examination of your animal, and ensure that relevant diagnostic 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. Our hospital is proud to have a full surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to help prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff always wears the appropriate disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. As well as all team members that are involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. all surgical equipment and instruments have been thoroughly and properly reprocessed and packed prior to your pets surgical procedure in order to ensure the highest level of health and safety.