Veterinary Surgery
We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for cats and dogs at our Olds clinic, using stringent surgical protocols.
During each surgery, a nurse will be dedicated to your pet to administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your pet using electronic patient monitoring equipment. Pain management will also be provided.
Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities following surgery. Your vet will also provide thorough instructions for at-home care.
What to Expect from Surgery
We will fully inform you about why we are recommending surgery and regarding any post-operative care your pet will need at home. We practice stringent surgical protocols at our clinic.
The Surgery Process
We understand that the prospect of bringing your pet in for surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your companion.
We will ensure that you understand why we are recommending surgery and that you have the information necessary to make the decision to move ahead.
If your pet requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Olds, and work closely with your vet surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the right treatment for their condition.
Small Pet Surgical Procedures
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital, we perform medical and emergency surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.
Our Olds vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
- Soft Tissue Surgery
For pets suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures.
These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders.
- Spaying & Neutering
When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy.
- C-Sections
During Caesarean sections, we surgically remove puppies or kittens from their mother's uterus.
C-sections are typically performed when the mother is unable to give birth naturally.
- Mass Removal
Cats and dogs can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.
Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.
- Foreign Body
Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.
Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.
In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Olds and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.
- Wounds
Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.
It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible.
- Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.
Our Surgical Safety Protocols:
Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet in order to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.
Dedicated surgical suites. Surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every surgery.
Equine Surgical Procedures
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital, we perform medical and emergency surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.
Our Olds vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
- Minor Soft Tissue Surgeries
Soft tissue surgery includes surgery involving the skin, abdomen, and respiratory system.
Minor surgeries performed by our veterinarians can range from biopsies and lump removals to castration.
- Wounds
Horses can injure themselves in their stalls, out in their field, and just about anywhere else they roam in the day which can often result in lacerations on the skin. Our vets can stop bleeding, clean and disinfect wounds and stitch the skin, so healing can begin.
Our vets can show you how to care for and re-dress wounds, so you can take over your horse's recovery.