Pet Surgery

at Gardens Animal Hospital

Your pet deserves exceptional surgical care. That’s why Gardens Animal Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida offers a full suite of surgical services for your cat or dog, from spaying and neutering early in life, to orthopedic surgeries and even cancer care. Our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location has several surgical suites, so we’re able to care for your pet during a scheduled surgery, or in an urgent or emergency situation.

Scroll to view the extensive pet surgery services that we offer through our board-certified Veterinary Surgeons at our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location.

Surgical Services

One of the greatest benefits of being part of our pet family is taking advantage of our in-house surgical center in Palm Beach Gardens. Since time is often of the essence in these cases, we perform a wide variety of soft tissue surgical procedures on-site at our surgical suite. We also provide orthopedic surgery performed by our Board-Certified Surgeon.

Spay & Neuter

Sterilizing your pet is an important way of maintaining a healthy pet population and preventing unwanted litters. Our spaying and neutering surgeries are often performed on new pets, or puppies and kittens before their reproductive organs have matured. However, the ideal time to spay or neuter your pet also depends on their specific breed, and spaying or neutering your pet can be performed well into adulthood. Our surgical team will guide you on the best approach for your pet when discussing this specific surgery.

Orthopedic Surgery

There is a wide range of orthopedic surgeries for pets that treat soft tissue problems ranging from torn ligaments to displaced joints. Through our on-site diagnostic testing, like x-rays and ultrasound, our board-certified veterinary surgeons can pinpoint the source of your dog or cat’s orthopedic problem and recommend the exact surgery needed to correct the issue.

Internal Surgery

At Gardens Animal Hospital, we offer a range of internal surgeries for your cat or dog. Some of the most common include fixing an intestinal obstruction through a foreign body removal, removing bladder stones, or removing cancerous or benign tumors. For surgeries that require immediate testing, we also perform extensive diagnostics on soft tissue and mass removals on-site to determine if they pose any future threat to your pet.

Fractures & Dislocation Surgery

Dogs and cats have the propensity to suffer from broken bones and dislocated joints more often than their pet parents because of their active lifestyles, willingness to take risks, and more fragile musculoskeletal structure. At Gardens Animal Hospital, we have all the diagnostic tools, equipment, and therapies to return your pet to complete health after a fracture, bone break, or dislocated joint.

Neuroglial Surgery (Neurosurgical)

Dogs and cats can suffer from a host of neurological issues that necessitate surgery, from a traumatic injury to something inborn like a blood clot or epilepsy. Our board-certified veterinary surgeons specialize in all forms of pet neurosurgery with the help of our decorated visiting surgeon, Dr. Sarah Evans. We specialize in, but are not limited to, anterior cervical discectomy, epilepsy neurosurgery, Chiari decompression, craniotomy, lumbar puncture, and laminectomy.

Amputation

Removing an appendage from your pet can be overwhelming, but with advanced techniques and our surgical specialists at Gardens Animal Hospital, we know the best ways to perform a dog or cat amputation that also gives them the most extensive range of movement and motion post-operatively so they can live a healthy, full life after pet amputation.

Cancer Surgery

Discovering your family pet has cancer is difficult, but with advancements in cancer care, like life-saving surgery or life-extending therapeutic treatments, we’re able to give your pet longer, more valuable years after a pet Cancer diagnosis with our state-of-the-art oncological therapies, diagnostic tools, and cancer removal options.

Other Pet Surgeries

In addition to the surgeries listed above, Gardens Animal Hospital also performs wound-care surgeries, laceration surgeries, cyst removal, biopsies, certain organ removal, endoscopies and gastrointestinal surgeries, just to name a few.

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Our Team Of Pet Anesthesiologists

Every pet surgery is overseen by our board-certified anesthesiologist. As a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) themselves, each of our veterinary anesthesiologists supports the surgeon during your pet’s surgical procedure, so your dog or cat receives the very best care throughout their entire surgical experience. Our veterinary anesthesiologists are there to comfort your pet, ensure their surgery is pain-free, and monitor them before, during, and after surgery to optimize their surgical experience, which begins with a full physical exam and blood work panel.

Our Palm Beach Gardens veterinary anesthesiologist also supports our dental team when performing dental work like cleanings, extractions, or procedures addressing advanced dental disease. Light sedation may also be recommended if your pet requires an x-ray, ultrasound, or other diagnostic tests.

More About Our Pet Surgical Center

Gardens Animal Hospital features surgical suites and operating areas in both of our locations, just steps away from one another at our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location. Our full-service surgical suite is a sterilized, state-of-the-art operating room where our board-certified veterinary surgeons perform the majority of our dog and cat surgeries.

Frequently Asked

Questions

Will my pet stay overnight after surgery?

Most pet surgeries do not require an overnight stay, but often necessitate a period of monitoring after surgery has ended. In some surgical cases, we do recommend that your dog or cat remain at Gardens Animal Hospital overnight for observation. Because of our on-site cat hotel and dog hotel kennels, every post-surgical pet enjoys a luxury experience where they are monitored and cared for just like they would be at home.

How much does pet surgery cost?

The cost of each of our surgical procedures is determined during your pet’s preliminary diagnostic visit. The cost of pet surgery can vary greatly based upon the surgery your pet needs, how much sedation they require, their unique physiology, breed and age, and is also based upon current surgical expenses as well as the presence of pet insurance. However, at Gardens Animal Hospital, we are uniquely able to offer less expensive surgical options being a family-owned, non-corporate veterinary hospital. Our pricing is transparent, and we offer a variety of pricing plans. We understand that the health of your pet is paramount, so our policy is to give every pet parent a range of options from surgical to non-surgical so you can make the most informed decision for your pet, and for your family.

Do you perform the pet surgery in Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes! All of our pet surgeries are performed on-site at our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location in our sterilized, state-of-the-art pet surgical suite. For emergency surgery, or for urgent cases during non-operating hours, we will refer your pet to an emergency surgical center nearby.

“Gardens Animal Hospital has been the best choice for our pups. Dr. Valerio performed successful dental and eye mass removal surgeries on our senior Great Dane with no post-procedure issues. The staff is incredibly friendly, always in good spirits, and very helpful. They even get on the floor with the pets! The prices are extremely reasonable, much lower than what we’ve paid elsewhere. The clinic is spotless, with thorough cleaning after each visit. Despite our dogs usually hating the vet, they calm down here. We’re thrilled to have found them after disappointing experiences with other vets. Highly recommend!”

"We absolutely love Gardens Animal Hospital for all 3 of our pups. I especially love how they take you to a room immediately upon entering the building. This ensures no doggy arguments and lets my dog feel more comfortable. Dr. Ciucci is so loving and knowledgeable. Besides routine care, we have had knee surgery on one pup, and sedated teeth cleaning on another. Always feel confident and comfortable when leaving them in their care. Highly recommend!"

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Urgent Care

Whether your pet is exhibiting a painful injury, has contracted a sudden illness, or just isn’t feeling themselves, the staff at Gardens Animal Hospital is available to schedule and see your pet for a sick visit 6 days a week starting at 8 am daily.

Pet Diagnostics

From routine bloodwork and digital urinalysis, to investigative digital cytology, radiology (x-ray) & ultrasound, at Gardens Animal Hospital, we offer fast, comprehensive, in-house lab results so you understand the full scope of your pet’s complex health profile.

Senior Care

At Gardens Animal Hospital, we understand the unique needs of the elder pet, so our senior pet wellness program prioritizes their needs as they age, considering things like joint health, supplements, cognitive disposition—and even nutritional counseling.