Surgery

Should your pet need surgery, whether it be routine desexing, a lateral suture cruciate repair, or a ball removed from its intestine, we will provide that in a well-prepared sterile theatre, using up-to-date equipment and knowledge.

Every surgical case has an individual pre-surgical, surgical, and anaesthetic care plan created just for them and we maintain a high nurse-to-vet ratio so that your pet has a dedicated, experienced, and highly skilled team by their side from induction to recovery. Our zero-pain philosophy prioritises pain management through every stage of your pet’s procedure to ensure they are comfortable and pain free when they return home. Patients receive tailored post operative instructions to provide them with the best possible outcome once they are home with you.

The world of veterinary surgery has made huge advancements over the last decade, and we are supported by great local referral centres should your pet need more advanced surgical planning and care.

We can offer to arrange CT and MRI scans at referral centres and are strongly supported by the team at Animal Orthopaedics (www.aochristchurch.co.nz) and Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa (www.vsahospital.co.nz) within Christchurch City.