Our Essex veterinarians believe surgical care should come with just as much compassion as it does skill. Our team blends decades of hands-on experience with modern techniques to provide safe, pain-controlled surgeries for dogs and cats. From routine spays and neuters to advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, every pet we treat is cared for like family. We’re here to guide you through the process with open communication and the highest level of attention, so you can feel confident your pet is in the very best hands.
Spaying and neutering are important steps toward your pet’s lifelong health, but our surgical expertise goes far beyond the basics. We also perform soft tissue procedures such as soft palate surgery, splenectomy, gastropexy, anal gland removal, foreign body retrieval, and bladder stone removal. Every surgery is approached with precision, compassion, and your pet’s quality of life in mind.
Dental disease is more than just a bad-breath problem. It can also lead to pain, infection, and even vital organ damage if left untreated. That’s why we provide comprehensive dental surgeries, including teeth cleanings, extractions, and oral tumor removals. These procedures restore comfort, protect overall health, and keep your pet smiling.
We offer advanced orthopedic procedures, including fracture repair, cruciate ligament surgery (TTA and extracapsular), patellar surgery, FHO, and, when necessary, amputation. For pets requiring extra support, we partner with OrthoPets to provide custom prosthetics and fit dogs with specialized harnesses for hip problems, helping your furry friend stay mobile, comfortable, and active.
We’ll give you clear pre-op instructions before the procedure. In most cases, pets should fast after midnight, though we’ll let you know if any medications should still be given.
Yes, our Essex veterinarians perform some orthopedic surgeries in our animal hospital. For advanced orthopedic procedures, we partner with Maryland Veterinary Surgical Services.
While anesthesia always carries some risk, our team minimizes it through tailored anesthesia protocols, continuous monitoring, and pre-anesthetic screening.
Many pets do. After the procedure, they’ll rest with us until they’re stable, comfortable, and alert. We’ll send you home with detailed recovery instructions.
It depends on the procedure. Soft tissue surgeries usually require one to two weeks of restricted activity, while orthopedic surgeries often need a longer recovery. We’ll walk you through the process so you know exactly what to expect.It depends on the procedure. Soft tissue surgeries usually require one to two weeks of restricted activity, while orthopedic surgeries often need a longer recovery. We’ll walk you through the process so you know exactly what to expect.
