Operations
We carry out routine operations, and also some specialised soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, on site. Your pet will be admitted in the morning between 08:30 and 09:00. During admission we will discuss with you whether you wish to have a pre-anaesthetic blood test for your pet in order to check their liver and kidney functions and their blood count. We will also ask you if you want us to administer intravenous fluid to your pet during the operation. This supports your pet's liver and kidneys, and helps maintain blood pressure, which allows for a smooth recovery.
After admission, most pets will be given a ‘pre-med’. This includes a sedative and a painkiller, which is given prior to their anaesthetic.
During your pet's operation, their anaesthetic is monitored by a registered veterinary nurse and a multiparemeter monitor. This means that their blood pressure, ECG, oxygen saturation, carbon dioxide output, and temperature are continuously monitored.
Patients are monitored post-operatively by our registered veterinary nurses, ensuring they have recovered from their anaesthetic under supervision before being discharged.