Surgical Services
The Best Surgical Care for Your Pet
Surgical procedures are often a necessary part of your pet’s general health care plan. When your pet needs surgery, the experienced veterinary staff at Carolina Place Animal Hospital have a surgical suite equipped with state-of-the-art surgical equipment and offer a wide variety of surgical services for your pet. Our experienced, professional staff will treat your pet with the utmost care and compassion.
Dr. Chappell specializes in orthopedic surgery and we accept referrals from other veterinary offices. If your pet needs specialized surgery, such as orthopedic surgery, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Pre-Surgical Care
Each pet is carefully screened prior to surgery and anesthetic drugs are selected based on your pet’s age, breed and health status. We strongly recommend that every patient have pre-anesthetic blood tests to evaluate internal organ function and ensure that the pet is a good candidate for anesthesia.
Prior to surgery, we will discuss with you the recommended surgical procedure and explain why we believe a particular procedure is necessary, what the surgery entails, and expected recovery times. We also provide information on proper postoperative care and answer any questions you may have so that you feel comfortable that you are making the right choice for your pet. Itemized estimates of the cost for the procedure can be prepared and discussed prior to the operation.
Surgeries performed at our hospital include but are not limited to:
Orthopedic Surgery
Spay/ Neuter
Growth removal or tumor biopsy
Laceration repair
Oral/periodontal surgery
Emergency surgery (e.g. wound repair and others as needed)
Soft Palate Correction – For elongation of the soft palate
Nasal Nares- Resection for nasal stenosis
Laser Surgery – For soft tissue surgeries
Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Gastric & Intestinal foreign object removal
Hepatic Lobectomy
Gastric Dilatation of Volvulus (GDV-Correction)
Gallbladder Removal
Splenectomy
Hernia Repair
Cystotomy
Thoracic Surgery
Ocular Surgery
Ligament and Tendon Reconstruction
Hip Dysplasia Repair (unavailable for cats)
During Surgery:
We have standard protocols in place to make anesthesia and surgery safer for our patients. Patients are closely monitored under anesthesia by an experienced veterinary surgical assistant taking vital signs on a regular basis and utilizing digital monitoring systems throughout every procedure. Our surgery table is heated to help patients maintain an ideal body temperature and additional safe warming devices are used following procedures to enable faster recovery from anesthesia and ensure greater comfort. A comprehensive pain management plan is developed for every patient to keep them as comfortable as possible.
Our Commitment to You
Communication throughout the day of surgery is important to us. We will be sure that we have the best contact information when you drop off your dog or cat and will keep you fully informed about your pet’s surgery, progress and recovery.
Postoperative Care
Your pet will be closely monitored in our recovery area until they are stable enough to send home. We will stay in contact with you throughout your pet’s hospital stay, and we will provide you with detailed information on how to properly care for your pet at home after surgery. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns that may arise once you get your pet home.