Surgical Services for Dogs and Cats in Victoria

From routine sterilization to complex soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, our surgical team operates with precision, modern equipment and a strong focus on safe anaesthesia and pain management.

Before anything is booked, we explain your options and their trade-offs clearly, then support the decision you make for your dog or cat.

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Spay & Neuter

Sterilization Options for Dogs and Cats

We offer five sterilization procedures rather than a single default. All of them prevent unwanted litters. Where they differ is what they remove, what they leave in place and whether natural hormone production continues, which can influence growth, body shape, continence, behaviour and long-term health.

There is no single right answer for every pet. We explain the practical trade-offs of each option and help you weigh them against your pet’s breed, adult size, age and household.

Timing matters as much as method. For some breeds it is sensible to wait until the growth plates have closed; for others there is little reason to delay. We will recommend timing for your individual pet rather than a blanket age.

Options for male pets

Options for female pets

General Surgery

Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery

Our veterinarians perform a wide range of soft tissue, abdominal and orthopedic procedures for dogs and cats. Masses removed during surgery can be sent for laboratory analysis, and with diagnostic imaging and an in-house laboratory under one roof, the pre-surgical picture is usually complete before your pet is booked.

Orthopedic surgery

Specialist referrals

Our veterinarians are general practitioners, not board-certified specialists. When a case calls for equipment or training beyond general practice, we will tell you plainly and refer you to one of our specialist referral partners.

Soft tissue & general surgery

Mass and tumour removal
Wound repair and reconstruction
Foreign body removal
Bladder and abdominal surgery
Laceration repair
Splenectomy — removal of the spleen
Gastropexy — secures the stomach to the body wall to prevent twisting (often performed during GDV surgery)

Gastrectomy — partial or full removal of the stomach
Enterectomy — removal of a diseased or obstructed section of intestine
Abdominal tumour removal
Urinary bladder stone and tumour removal
GDV surgery — emergency correction of a twisted, gas-distended stomach
Perineal urethrostomy (PU) — reshapes the urinary anatomy in male cats to prevent recurrent urethral obstructions
Episioplasty — corrects excess vulvar skin folds to reduce recurrent UTIs in female dogs

Breathe Easier

Brachycephalic Airway Surgery

Flat-faced breeds such as Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Persian cats often struggle to breathe because of inherited airway anatomy. Corrective surgery eases that struggle and reduces the risk of heat stroke, collapse and long-term airway damage. We also treat cleft palate.

Stenotic nares correction

Widens narrow, pinched nostrils to improve airflow

Soft palate resection

Shortens an elongated soft palate that obstructs the airway

Laryngeal sacculectomy

Removes everted saccules pulled into the airway by chronic increased effort to breathe

Behind the Scenes

Surgical Equipment & Technology

Anaesthetic machines

Precision gas anaesthesia delivery with continuous monitoring

Incubators

Temperature-controlled recovery support for vulnerable patients

Cryotherapy unit

Targeted freezing for select skin and tissue lesions

Surgical laser

Reduced bleeding, swelling, and faster healing for soft tissue procedures

LigaSure vessel sealing

Advanced vessel sealing for safer, more efficient surgery

Oxygen cages

Supplemental oxygen support for critical and recovering patients

Safe Anaesthesia & Recovery

Your Pet's Surgery, Step by Step

Anaesthesia is the part most owners worry about, and reasonably so. Every surgical patient follows the same careful process, with an anaesthetic plan built around your individual pet rather than a standard protocol.

Book and confirm

Call (778) 265-4500 to arrange surgery. Surgical days are scheduled around anaesthetic staffing, so dates are confirmed by phone. We will ask about your pet’s age, weight, recent symptoms and any previous anaesthetics.

Before surgery

Every patient is assessed before surgery, and pre-anaesthetic bloodwork is recommended. Reception will explain fasting and what time to arrive on the day.

Surgery day

A team member monitors your pet continuously throughout the procedure. Pain control starts before the first incision, because it works better that way. We will let you know when to expect our call.

Going home

Most pets go home the same day with written aftercare instructions covering activity, the incision site, feeding and when to call us. A recheck is booked with a named point of contact, and any sutures are checked then.

Questions after surgery are always welcome. We would far rather hear from you about something minor than have you wait and wonder.

Ready to book your pet's visit?

Our AAHA-accredited team is here to provide the right care, at the right time, for every stage of your pet’s life.

FAQ

Will my pet need to stay overnight?

Our clinic does not provide overnight observation. If your pet would need it, we plan for that from the outset and discuss it with you in advance.

Why is bloodwork recommended before surgery?

Pre-anaesthetic bloodwork shows how well the liver and kidneys are working, and those are the organs that clear anaesthetic agents from the body. The results let us tailor the anaesthetic plan to your pet rather than use a standard protocol.

My French bulldog snores and gets tired quickly. Does he need airway surgery?

Not necessarily. Snoring, noisy breathing, gagging after eating and overheating on short walks all warrant an airway assessment, but not every flat-faced dog needs surgery. A veterinarian will check his nostrils, his soft palate and how he breathes under mild exertion.