Comprehensive Surgical Care You Can Trust
When your beloved pet needs surgery, you want a team you know and trust. At Natomas Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians can perform a range of standard procedures, including:
- Spay (Ovariohysterectomy) — removes the female reproductive organs to prevent pregnancy and support lifelong health
- Neuter (Orchiectomy) — removes the male pet’s testicles to prevent reproduction and certain health conditions
- Growth removal — masses or lumps may be surgically removed to improve a pet’s comfort or mobility or for further testing
- Amputation — may be necessary because of disease, pain, or injury
- Cystotomy — the surgical opening of the urinary bladder to remove stones, perform a biopsy, or address a urinary tract issue
- Gastropexy — secures the stomach to the body wall to prevent rotation (volvulus) during gastric dilatation–volvulus (bloat)
- Mammary mass removal/Mastectomy — removal of one or more mammary glands that may be cancerous or benign
- Vulvoplasty (Episioplasty) — removal of excess skin around the vulva to resolve frequent infections, irritation, and discomfort
On-site specialty surgery
For advanced or complex surgeries, we partner with a board-certified veterinary specialist who will perform the procedure at our facility. This gives your pet access to specialized care without leaving the comfort and familiarity of our hospital.
Common procedures include:
- Orthopedics (TPLO, lateral suture or extracapsular repair, medial luxating patella repair)
- Fracture repair
- Airway correction (brachycephalic airway surgery)
- Anal gland removal
- Gallbladder excision
- Liver biopsy or lobectomy
- Complex mass removal
- Complicated foreign body removal
Your pet’s surgery: What to know
Knowing what to expect from your pet’s surgery experience can help you feel confident in their care and find peace of mind.
Your pet’s safety and comfort are our priority.
While anesthesia and surgery always carry some degree of risk, we take every precaution to ensure your pet is safe, comfortable, and stress-free. Here are just a few examples:
- Pre-anesthetic testing
- Individualized anesthesia tailored to your pet
- Dedicated anesthesia monitoring from start to finish
- Active warming support to keep your pet comfortable
- Supervised recovery in a quiet, low-stress area
Surgery is more than just what happens in the operating room
Every surgery—even “routine” procedures—receives the same careful attention and planning. This intentionality creates a smoother, safer experience for patients and staff alike, and includes:
- Pre-surgical testing tailored to your pet’s needs
- Surgical team collaboration and case planning
- Detailed pre-op and discharge instructions to help you prepare
- Continued support during healing and recovery
We’ll keep you informed every step of the way
Client communication is a key part of our surgical success. We value your trust and will make sure you always understand:
- Your pet’s diagnosis, procedure, and recovery
- What to expect at each stage
- The potential risks and benefits of surgery versus non-surgical options
- How your pet is doing throughout their stay, including surgery and recovery updates