The veterinarians and the entire staff at Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital understand that the decision to allow your beloved companion to undergo surgery is never an easy one. With our highly-skilled veterinarians and advanced surgical suites, we are well-equipped to perform surgical procedures from spays and neuters to a more complicated emergency, orthopedic, and most soft tissue surgeries. We strive to ensure your pet's procedure is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

 

Perhaps the most important pre-surgical step is to discuss why we believe a particular procedure is necessary and what it entails. We will provide you with information on proper postoperative care and answer any questions you may have so that you feel comfortable knowing you are making the right choice for your pet

 

Anesthesia

Prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery, your pet receives a thorough exam by the veterinary surgeon and pre-surgical blood tests are performed. The results of these tests and your pet's past anesthetic history, breed, preexisting conditions, and age are used to create an individualized anesthesia protocol for your pet.

 

During anesthesia, your pet is cared for by a well-trained and experienced veterinary technician using our monitoring system which tracks blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen level.