Surgery for Dogs and Cats in North Vancouver
Surgery is rarely just about the procedure itself. It is about the right plan before the day, the team and equipment during the day, and the recovery support after. Our North Vancouver clinic performs spay and neuter, soft tissue, and orthopaedic procedures with on-site anaesthesia monitoring, in-house bloodwork, and same-day recovery in most cases. Call (604) 980-2222 to discuss your pet's case or to schedule a pre-surgical consultation.
Spay and neuter surgery in North Vancouver
Spay and neuter remain two of the most common procedures we perform. Timing matters and is not one-size-fits-all. We talk through breed, size, lifestyle, and behaviour with each family before recommending an age. The procedure itself includes pre-surgical bloodwork, dedicated anaesthesia monitoring, multimodal pain control, and a careful recovery period. Most pets come home the same day with clear written discharge instructions and a follow-up plan.
Soft tissue surgery
Soft tissue surgery covers everything from mass and lump removals to abdominal procedures like bladder stone removal, foreign body retrieval, and splenectomy. Our team uses careful planning, in-house diagnostics where useful, and pain management protocols designed for the specific procedure. For West Vancouver and broader North Shore families, we also handle wound repair, hernia correction, and biopsy procedures in one visit where possible.
Orthopaedic surgery and joint care
Orthopaedic care includes fracture repair and selected joint procedures. More complex orthopaedic cases that require specialist equipment we refer through our trusted partner network. We always discuss honestly when something is better handled by a referral surgeon and when it fits well at our clinic. Either way, the family knows the plan before anything is scheduled.
Anaesthesia, pain management, and recovery
Anaesthesia is the part of surgery that pet families ask about most, and rightly so. Every surgical case at our clinic includes a tailored anaesthetic protocol based on age, weight, breed, and bloodwork, with one team member dedicated to monitoring the pet throughout the procedure. Pain control begins before the first cut and continues through recovery. Most pets are alert and walking before they leave with you, and we send home a clear written plan covering pain control, activity, and what to watch for over the next several days.
Pre-surgical bloodwork and screening
Routine bloodwork before anaesthesia gives us a baseline for organ function and helps us tailor the anaesthetic plan. Senior pets, certain breeds, and pets on long-term care plans benefit from a more thorough panel. We discuss what is appropriate during the pre-surgical consultation.
What to expect on surgery day
You drop your pet off in the morning, have a brief check-in with our team, and we keep you updated through the day. Most procedures are completed in a single visit and your pet goes home the same evening. We follow up the next day to see how recovery is going and adjust anything that needs adjusting.
Questions, answered.
How safe is anaesthesia for my dog or cat?
When is the best age to spay or neuter my pet?
TPLO stands for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, a surgical procedure that stabilizes the knee joint after a cruciate ligament rupture. It is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries in dogs and has a high success rate when followed by appropriate rehabilitation. Not every cruciate injury requires TPLO. We will assess your dog’s joint, imaging, and activity level to determine the best approach.
Will my pet stay overnight after surgery?
Yes, we strongly recommend pre-anesthetic bloodwork for all surgical patients. It allows us to identify hidden issues such as kidney or liver changes, clotting abnormalities, or anemia that could affect how your pet handles anesthetic. Catching these before surgery gives us the opportunity to adjust our approach and improve safety.