Veterinary Surgery

For pets suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures.

These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders. 

When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy. 

Cats and dogs can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.

Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.

Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.

Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.

Pet surgery may necessitate the use of specialized skills or equipment in some cases. If this is the case with your animal, your veterinarian will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Rochester and collaborate with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the best care possible.

Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.

It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible. 

Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet. At Ridgemont Animal Hospital, we can perform cruciate ligament, luxating patella, and hip surgeries.

Torn cruciate ligaments in dogs, like in humans, must be surgically repaired to prevent arthritis. Numerous surgical procedures can be used to repair this injury, and the type used is typically determined by the size of the dog. CCL surgery for dogs may include several techniques aimed at providing joint stability.

A luxating patella occurs when the knee cap moves out of its natural position. Knee cap problems are common in many dog breeds, both large and small. Surgery is recommended for animals that have significant lameness as a result. The goal of surgery is to keep the patellas in the correct position at all times.

Hip dysplasia causes the ball and socket in your dog's hip to fail to function improperly. Instead of smoothly interacting, the two parts grind and rub against each other, resulting in a gradual breakdown and eventual loss of normal function. This condition is painful and, if left untreated, can significantly reduce your dog's quality of life.

If your dog or cat is suffering from a condition or injury that requires advanced specialized care your vet will refer your dog or cat to a vet surgeon near Rochester.

A cystotomy is a surgical procedure that involves making an opening in the bladder wall. This procedure is used to treat a variety of conditions, but it is also used to diagnose problems that other diagnostic tests have failed to reveal.

This procedure may be performed by a veterinarian to collect a biopsy, conduct an exploratory procedure, or treat an identified problem such as a tumor or bladder stones.

Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.