A Veterinary Surgical Team That Is State-of-the-Heart
Pet owners entrust their primary care veterinarian with a broad range of pet health concerns, including many routine surgeries. But sometimes, a specialist in veterinary surgery can offer additional support which may reduce risk to the patient, speed recovery time, or lead to more positive outcomes. At Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies, we commit to clear communication with you and your pet’s primary care veterinarian during the surgical and recovery process, so you can feel confident in the care your pet is receiving.
When is a veterinary surgeon needed?
Your family vet will have all the information needed to make that determination. Some surgeries may be better assigned to a board-certified veterinary surgeon in a well-equipped animal hospital like Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies. Our comprehensive services in veterinary surgery include anesthesia, pain management, and minimally invasive surgical techniques as well as orthopedic, oncologic, and thoracic surgeries to help improve your pet’s health in situations such as:
- Complicated cases. Like humans, some pets may have multiple health problems. Older pets requiring surgery may also have respiratory or heart disease. In these cases, surgery and anesthesia can carry more risk, and a surgical specialist may be beneficial.
- Surgeries requiring recovery in an ICU. Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies is staffed 24/7 which allows for constant monitoring of your pet during recovery and diligent monitoring and pain management after surgery. In addition to in-person monitoring, every patient is monitored via video cameras to ensure that we are alerted to any patient changes.
- Surgeries requiring specialized equipment. Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and specially trained veterinary staff to provide the best care possible. This includes the latest technology for orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries and endoscopy equipment required for minimally invasive surgery.
- Uncommon surgeries. Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies has specialized equipment and trained specialists needed to perform uncommon or rare surgeries that may not be possible with a general practice veterinarian.