Our Tucson vets perform dental, ocular, reproductive and soft tissue surgeries for cats and dogs.

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Pet Surgery in Tucson

Spanish Trail Pet Clinic maintains only the best and most stringent surgical protocols when caring for our patients. 

A dedicated nurse will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your pet during surgery. We use electronic patient monitoring equipment to make sure we keep your dog or cat safe while they are on our operating table.

Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities following surgery. Your vet will also provide thorough instructions for at-home care and prescribe any medications your dog or cat requires.

Pet surgery in Tucson

Surgery for Dogs and Cats by Tucson vets

Our team always ensures clients are completely informed and part of any decision-making process when it comes to recommending a surgical procedure. We practice stringent surgical protocols at Spanish Trail Pet Clinic, because we take you and your pet's wellbeing seriously.

Spanish Trail Pet Clinic's Surgical Procedures

We perform veterinary surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.

Our Tucson vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective veterinary surgeries:

  • Soft Tissue Surgery

    For pets suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures.

    These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders. 

  • Spaying & Neutering

    When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy. 

  • Ocular

    If your pet is experiencing pain, redness, or other symptoms in or around their eyes, they may need ocular surgery.

    Common ocular procedures for cats and dogs include eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit, and cherry eye surgery.

    If your cat or dog requires a veterinary surgical specialist to perform the surgery, our veterinarians will refer you to a pet surgeon near Tucson and work closely with your animal surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care. 

  • Mass Removal

    Cats and dogs can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.

    Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.

  • Foreign Body

    Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.

    Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.

    In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Tucson and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.

  • Wounds

    Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.

    It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible. 

  • Urethrectomy

    During a urethrectomy, our vets remove all or part of a cat's or dog's ureter.

  • Cystectomy

    During a cystectomy, an incision is made into the dog or cat's urinary bladder to facilitate the removal of bladder stones and/or urethral stones.

  • Dental Surgery

    Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.

The Surgery Process

We understand that the prospect of bringing your pet in for surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your furry companion. 

We will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery and that you are comfortable making the decision to move ahead.

If your pet requires orthopedic care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon in Tucson, and work closely with your new orthopedic vet to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care. After being referred to a cat or dog orthopedic surgeon Spanish Trail Pet Clinic will still do everything we can to assist you and your pet. 

Veterinary Surgical protocols at our clinic include:

Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood 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. Surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.

Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every surgery.