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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 preparations, surgery day expectations and post-op care questions.

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 all 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 maintain blood pressure and keep every pet hydrated during and after surgery.

If your pet currently takes medications; please give medications as prescribed. We ask you relay the name and dose of medication(s) given to our intake team and on your intake paperwork as well.

Day of surgery:

We are located at:

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, answer any questions, then your pet will be escorted to the back and checked in for the day.

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 designated durring scheduling. Please note; all consults with the doctor must be scheduled prior to day of surgery.

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