SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Our modern surgical suite is fully equipped with state of the art monitoring and support equipment, as well as the highest quality anesthesia available. The doctors of Metairie Small Animal Hospital are pleased to offer standard soft tissue surgeries, such as spaying and neutering, as well as the following special surgeries:

• Thoracic Surgery
• Diaphragmatic Hernia repair
• Foreign body removal
• Phacoemulsification (cataract repair)
• Cornea Surgery
• Surgical repair of eyelid deformities
• Corrective Ear Surgery
• Surgical removal of Neoplasias
• Surgical Biopsy
• Laminectomy (spinal surgery)
• Knee and Hip Surgery
• Fracture Repair

These and numerous other soft tissue and orthopedic procedures can be performed as needed. Referrals are accepted for most surgeries upon request from a veterinarian.

We routinely place I.V. Catheters in our patients prior to beginning a surgical procedure. Our nursing staff is specially trained to ensure your pets' well being before, during and after surgery.

We highly recommend a Pre-Anesthetic Profile to help us determine the safest anesthetic protocol for your pet. This includes an evaluation of liver and kidney function as well as an electrocardiogram to determine proper heart function.

The doctors and staff of Metairie Small Animal Hospital are proud to have been chosen as one of only two hospitals in the state to participate in the Pain Management Seminar presented by the Pfizer Corporation. This training has better prepared our doctors and staff to handle the treatment of pain in all of our patients, particularly those undergoing surgery.