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Surgery

Skilled surgical care with safety at the center

Whether your pet needs an urgent operative intervention after an accident or a planned soft-tissue procedure, our surgical care is built around experienced judgment, modern anesthesia monitoring, and attentive recovery—the standard families expect from a Herriman clinic trusted across the valley.

Types of surgery we perform

Our team has completed thousands of procedures, including exploratory surgery, wound and laceration repair, mass removal, abdominal surgery, and other soft-tissue operations. We also manage many urgent surgical needs that arise when pets present through our urgent care service.

Each surgical plan is individualized: we weigh your pet’s age, lab results, heart and lung function, pain control, and home recovery when deciding timing and technique.

Anesthesia, monitoring, and pain control

Anesthesia is not “one protocol fits all.” We use protocols appropriate for your pet’s health status and the procedure, with monitoring before, during, and after surgery so we can respond quickly if blood pressure, heart rate, or breathing drift off target.

Pain management starts before recovery and continues through discharge instructions you can actually follow—because a good outcome is as much about comfort and healing at home as it is about the operation itself.

Recovery and follow-up

Before your pet goes home, you will receive written guidance on medications, activity restriction, incision care, and warning signs that should prompt a call. Our goal is a smooth recovery for pets and clear expectations for families in Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan, and neighboring communities.

Common questions

Will my pet need blood work before surgery?

Many patients benefit from pre-anesthetic lab work. We recommend testing based on your pet’s age, breed risk factors, and the procedure planned.

Should my pet fast before surgery?

For most elective procedures, fasting reduces aspiration risk under anesthesia. We will give you specific instructions—including water guidelines—when your pet’s surgery is scheduled.

Do you perform orthopedic or specialty surgery?

We focus on soft-tissue and urgent surgical needs appropriate to our facility. Complex orthopedic or specialty cases may be referred to a board-certified surgeon; we will discuss options honestly.

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