
Surgery for Cats & Dogs
At Burlington Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital, we may be able to arrange surgical care for cats and dogs with a board-certified veterinary surgeon, depending on availability. Procedures may include orthopedic surgery, ocular procedures, mass removal and more.
While we do not have a board-certified veterinary surgeon on regular schedule, we will still welcome referrals from veterinarians seeking specialized surgical care for their patients and will do our best to help.
Our ER team is also confident in many surgical procedures including gastrotomy, exploratory surgery, cystotomy, splenectomy, GDV, perineal urethrostomy, enucleation, wound repairs and more.
Referring veterinarians are encouraged to submit a referral outlining their patient's needs. Our team will review the request and contact the referring veterinarian if and when surgical care can be arranged. Additional diagnostic tests may be recommended based on the patient's condition.
Surgical Referrals
We welcome referrals from veterinarians seeking specialized surgical care for their patients. While availability is limited, our team will review each request and contact the referring veterinarian if and when we are able to arrange care with a board-certified veterinary surgeon.
Submit a ReferralWhat to Expect with Veterinary Surgery
At Burlington Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital, our surgical centre is equipped with specialized instrumentation and equipment to support veterinary procedures. When surgical care can be arranged with a board-certified veterinary surgeon, our team will work to coordinate your pet's care and provide information about what to expect before and after surgery.
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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. -
C-Sections
During Cesarean 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. -
Ocular
If your pet is experiencing pain, redness or other symptoms in or around their eyes, they may need ocular surgery.
Common ocular procedures for cats and dogs include eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit and cherry eye surgery.
If your cat or dog requires a veterinary surgical specialist to perform the surgery, our veterinarians will refer you to a pet surgeon near Burlington and work closely with your animal surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care. -
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 endoscopy or 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 Burlington and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.
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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. -
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet. If your dog or cat is suffering from a condition or injury that requires advanced specialized care your vet will refer your dog or cat to a vet surgeon near Burlington.
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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.
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Neurological Surgery
We are able to perform both ventral slot and hemilaminectomy procedures on site with our neurology team.
