Pet Surgery

Skilled Surgical Care When Your Pet Needs It Most

Whether your pet needs routine desexing or a more advanced procedure, Kippax Veterinary Hospital is here to support you every step of the way. Our experienced veterinary team provides high-quality surgical care in a clean, calm, and supportive environment, giving you confidence in your pet’s treatment.

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What Does Veterinary Surgery Include?

We perform a wide range of soft tissue and minor orthopaedic procedures, including:
  • Desexing (spay and neuter)
  • Lump and mass removals
  • Abdominal and gastrointestinal surgeries
  • Wound and trauma repair
  • Emergency surgeries
Each patient receives pre-surgical assessments, tailored anaesthesia, pain relief, and attentive monitoring throughout the entire process.

Why Pet Surgery Matters

Surgery is often necessary to prevent illness, relieve pain, or treat injuries. Whether it’s removing a suspicious mass or repairing a wound, surgical intervention can be life-saving for pets.

Our team works with you to ensure you understand your pet’s condition, the surgical plan, and what recovery will involve.

What to Expect from a Pet Surgery Appointment

Whether your pet is undergoing a routine or complex surgical procedure, we’ll guide you through the entire process so you feel informed and confident.
  1. Pre-surgical consultation: We’ll conduct a physical exam and review your pet’s history. Pre-anaesthetic bloodwork is recommended to help us tailor our care to your pet’s specific needs.
  2. Admission and Preparation: Your pet is admitted on the day of surgery and settled into our designated, separate dog and cat wards to ensure a calm environment. We then administer sedation and prepare the surgical area for the procedure.
  3. Surgery and Anaesthetic Monitoring: Throughout the procedure, your pet is under the constant care of our trained nurses. We use advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs in real-time, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels and more, ensuring the highest level of patient oversight.
  4. Recovery and observation: After the procedure, your pet is moved to a warm, comfortable recovery area and observed until fully awake.
  5. Post-operative care and discharge: You’ll receive detailed post-op instructions including wound care, activity restrictions, pain relief, and follow-up visit scheduling.
  6. Follow-up and check-ups: We may ask to see your pet for a wound check or suture removal depending on the surgery performed.
Your pet’s safety, comfort, and outcome are always our top priorities.

Benefits of Surgical Care at Kippax Vet

  • Highly trained surgical team
  • Modern, well-equipped operating suite
  • Focus on safety and post-op comfort
  • Clear communication and support throughout
  • Compassionate handling every step of the way

Veterinary Surgery in Holt You Can Trust

As a full-service veterinary hospital, we offer pet surgery services to pets across Holt, ACT, and the surrounding suburbs in Belconnen. Whether your pet needs a routine procedure or an urgent surgical intervention, our team is here to help.

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Schedule a Consultation for Pet Surgery

If your pet has been diagnosed with a condition requiring surgery—or you’d like to discuss your options—contact us today or schedule a pre-surgical consult.