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Advanced Surgery

We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.

Advanced Surgery: Specialized Veterinary Care When It Matters Most

When your pet faces a serious health issue, advanced surgery can make all the difference. Whether it’s repairing a broken bone, removing a tumor, or addressing internal complications, our skilled veterinary team is here to provide expert surgical care with compassion and precision.

What Is Advanced Surgery?

Advanced veterinary surgery goes beyond routine procedures like spays or neuters. These specialized surgeries require enhanced training, experience, and equipment. Depending on your pet’s needs, this may include:

  • Orthopedic surgeries (e.g., cruciate ligament repair, fracture stabilization)

  • Soft tissue surgeries (e.g., mass removals, bladder stone removal, abdominal exploratory)

  • Emergency procedures (e.g., internal bleeding, gastric dilatation-volvulus)

At our hospital, all surgeries are performed in a fully equipped, sterile surgical suite with advanced anesthetic monitoring to ensure your pet’s safety from start to finish.

When Does a Pet Need Advanced Surgery?

Your veterinarian may recommend advanced surgery for:

  • Sudden lameness or joint issues

  • Non-healing wounds or growths

  • Trauma (e.g., broken bones or internal injuries)

  • Chronic issues that aren’t responding to medication

  • Urgent conditions such as blocked intestines or bladder stones

We’ll start with a thorough physical exam and may use tools like digital X-rays, ultrasound, or bloodwork to determine the best course of treatment.

What to Expect Before and After Surgery

  1. Pre-surgical prep: We conduct comprehensive lab work and imaging to assess your pet’s health and plan the safest surgical approach.

  2. During surgery: Your pet is carefully anesthetized and continuously monitored by trained staff using modern monitoring systems.

  3. Post-operative care: We create a personalized pain management and recovery plan, and provide clear take-home instructions.

We may also recommend laser therapy or rehabilitation to support your pet’s healing and reduce inflammation after certain procedures.

Your Partner in Recovery

After surgery, rest and home care are essential. We'll walk you through how to:

  • Monitor the incision site

  • Limit your pet’s activity safely

  • Administer medications as prescribed

  • Watch for signs of discomfort or complications

Our team is available to answer questions and provide follow-up visits to ensure your pet heals fully and comfortably.


Whether your pet needs a complex orthopedic procedure or urgent surgical care, our experienced veterinarians are committed to delivering the highest standard of treatment.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.

FAQs

Answers to Common Questions

Please be aware that our medical team has been working very long hours under arduous conditions at increased risk to themselves and their family members, to provide care for your pets. This includes routine care as well as urgent illnesses & injuries. Your wait time to see the veterinarian will most certainly be longer than you have been used to in the past. Additionally, you will most likely be on hold longer than you would like when you call us. We are sorry, but this is something we cannot change.

Yes! Having your pet’s medical records will help us to provide complete care in the future. Please send your pet’s medical records to records@animalkindnessvet.net.

Canine: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus (for puppies), Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Lyme Disease, Rattlesnake. Feline: Feline Distemper, Feline Leukemia. Ferret: Distemper, Rabies.

No we don’t offer a pre-paid plan, however we do offer very affordable healthy pet preventive care diagnostics.

Yes, we do operate by scheduled appointments to see your animal as your time is valuable and we don’t want you to have to wait. Unfortunately there are times that our Veterinarian may is dealing with an emergency and we ask for your patience in these situations. We also understand how busy life is, and do try an accommodate walk-ins as best as we can. There is an additional fee for walk-in exams and there may be a longer wait time. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 702-453-2990 or click here to book an appointment now.

Please see our contact page for directions to our hospital as well as our hospital hours.