Surgery
Many pets with serious medical conditions require surgery as part of their treatment plan. Our ACES emergency and critical care specialists are able to perform many soft tissue surgeries. However, if your pet’s condition requires a more advanced surgery, we will carefully match you with a veterinary surgeon who has the expertise to perform the necessary procedure. We work closely with a network of board-certified veterinary surgeons in the Bay Area, and we will refer you to the correct specialist, or invite a specialist to our hospital to perform your pet’s procedure. We want the best for you and your pet, and will happily accommodate whatever situation ensures the best outcome.
Before Surgery
If your pet requires emergency surgery, we will perform a thorough assessment to ensure they can safely undergo anesthesia and surgery. Depending on their condition, we may need to stabilize them with intravenous fluids, medications, or other treatments prior to the procedure.
We typically administer a sedative and pain control medication approximately 30 minutes before anesthesia, to help your pet relax, and address any pain they may be experiencing, or prevent pain the procedure may cause. An intravenous (IV) catheter will be placed to provide venous access for anesthesia and fluid administration. After your pet has relaxed and is prepared, we will administer medication to induce unconsciousness. An endotracheal tube (i.e., a breathing tube) will be placed, and we will administer gas anesthesia and oxygen throughout the procedure.
Before Surgery
If your pet requires emergency surgery, we will perform a thorough assessment to ensure they can safely undergo anesthesia and surgery. Depending on their condition, we may need to stabilize them with intravenous fluids, medications, or other treatments prior to the procedure.
We typically administer a sedative and pain control medication approximately 30 minutes before anesthesia, to help your pet relax, and address any pain they may be experiencing, or prevent pain the procedure may cause. An intravenous (IV) catheter will be placed to provide venous access for anesthesia and fluid administration. After your pet has relaxed and is prepared, we will administer medication to induce unconsciousness. An endotracheal tube (i.e., a breathing tube) will be placed, and we will administer gas anesthesia and oxygen throughout the procedure.
During Surgery
A surgical technician will remain by your pet’s side throughout their procedure to constantly monitor their condition. Using a variety of equipment, they will monitor your pet’s heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, breathing, oxygen levels, and temperature. Constant monitoring allows our team to detect any change in your pet’s status, and quickly respond, to ensure they maintain optimum heart and lung function under anesthesia.
You can rest assured that our team will do everything in our power to ensure your pet receives the best, most advanced care possible, whether from our resident veterinarians or a board-certified veterinary surgeon. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s surgery, contact our ACES team.
During Surgery
A surgical technician will remain by your pet’s side throughout their procedure to constantly monitor their condition. Using a variety of equipment, they will monitor your pet’s heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, breathing, oxygen levels, and temperature. Constant monitoring allows our team to detect any change in your pet’s status, and quickly respond, to ensure they maintain optimum heart and lung function under anesthesia.
You can rest assured that our team will do everything in our power to ensure your pet receives the best, most advanced care possible, whether from our resident veterinarians or a board-certified veterinary surgeon. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s surgery, contact our ACES team.