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What to expect and how to prepare you and your pet for surgery day

This page goes over all of our guidelines for pre-op, surgery day and post-op. If you would like to schedule a surgery for your pet, please call us at 530-344-7206.

Day before surgery pre-op:

We ask patients having surgery be fasted (no food or water) after midnight the night prior to surgery. Your pet will be receiving general anesthesia in the form of injections and gas anesthesia to keep them comfortable and safe during their procedure. In some cases the anesthesia can make pets nauseous causing complications in recovery. All pets receive IV or subcutaneous fluids to keep them hydrated during and after surgery.

Day of surgery:

Our office location is: 415 Placerville Dr., Ste N, Placerville, CA, 95667 *Please note: we are on the back side of the building.

***All dogs must be on a leash or carrier and all cats must be confined in a carrier. This protects your pet from others, keeps staff safe when handling your pet and also keeps them from getting loose near a busy street.

When you arrive you will be asked to complete all necessary consent forms and make a pre-payment. This makes pick up quicker and more efficient. A veterinary technician or assistant will come speak with you, get your pet and check them in for the day.

Our drop off time is between 8-9am on your scheduled surgery day. If you have a scheduled consultation with the doctor, you will have an appointment time of 9:15 or 9:30. Please note; all consults with the doctor must be scheduled prior to day of surgery.

Consultations with the doctor can be scheduled for any procedure and done the morning of surgery, however, we only require consultations for large procedures such as: mass removal, limb amputation, etc. Consults are required for these procedures in order for the doctor to communicate surgical plan and answer any questions you may have regarding your pet.