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Surgical care

Surgery services at Advocate Animal Health.

Individualized soft-tissue surgery, anesthetic planning, monitoring, and specialty surgical access at Advocate Animal Health.

Advocate's approach

Care shaped around the individual.

At Advocate Animal Health, we understand that the thought of surgery for your pet can be stressful and emotional. Our goal is to provide compassionate, individualized surgical care while helping pet owners understand their options every step of the way.

Every patient receives individualized attention before, during, and after surgery. We strongly believe in preventive care, pain management, and careful monitoring throughout the surgical process to help provide the safest experience possible for your pet.

We recognize that veterinary surgery can sometimes feel overwhelming financially and emotionally. One of our core missions at Advocate Animal Health is to help pet owners navigate these decisions with honesty, compassion, and without judgment. We strive to tailor recommendations to each pet and family situation while advocating for both the pet and the owner.

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Soft-tissue surgical procedures

We offer a variety of soft-tissue surgical procedures for dogs and cats.

  • Spays and neuters
  • Mass and tumor removals
  • Wound repair
  • Abscess treatment
  • Laceration repair
  • Exploratory procedures
  • Minor emergency surgeries
  • Other routine and non-routine soft-tissue procedures
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Anesthesia planning and monitoring

Prior to anesthesia, recommendations may include:

  • Pre-surgical bloodwork
  • Intravenous catheter placement and fluids
  • Individualized anesthetic protocols
  • Pain management plans
  • Ongoing monitoring of heart rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory function
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Advanced and specialty surgical options

Some surgical cases require advanced imaging, specialized equipment, or board-certified surgical expertise. Through our partnership with Palmetto Veterinary Specialists, we are proud to help provide access to more advanced and complex surgical procedures while allowing continuity of care through our hospital whenever possible.

We are proud to partner with trusted specialists who share our commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine.

  • Advanced soft-tissue surgery
  • Orthopedic procedures
  • Complex mass removals
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