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Advanced Surgery

We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.

Advanced Surgery: Specialized Veterinary Care When It Matters Most

When your pet faces a serious health issue, advanced surgery can make all the difference. Whether it’s repairing a broken bone, removing a tumor, or addressing internal complications, our skilled veterinary team is here to provide expert surgical care with compassion and precision.

What Is Advanced Surgery?

Advanced veterinary surgery goes beyond routine procedures like spays or neuters. These specialized surgeries require enhanced training, experience, and equipment. Depending on your pet’s needs, this may include:

  • Orthopedic surgeries (e.g., cruciate ligament repair, fracture stabilization)

  • Soft tissue surgeries (e.g., mass removals, bladder stone removal, abdominal exploratory)

  • Emergency procedures (e.g., internal bleeding, gastric dilatation-volvulus)

At our hospital, all surgeries are performed in a fully equipped, sterile surgical suite with advanced anesthetic monitoring to ensure your pet’s safety from start to finish.

When Does a Pet Need Advanced Surgery?

Your veterinarian may recommend advanced surgery for:

  • Sudden lameness or joint issues

  • Non-healing wounds or growths

  • Trauma (e.g., broken bones or internal injuries)

  • Chronic issues that aren’t responding to medication

  • Urgent conditions such as blocked intestines or bladder stones

We’ll start with a thorough physical exam and may use tools like digital X-rays, ultrasound, or bloodwork to determine the best course of treatment.

What to Expect Before and After Surgery

  1. Pre-surgical prep: We conduct comprehensive lab work and imaging to assess your pet’s health and plan the safest surgical approach.

  2. During surgery: Your pet is carefully anesthetized and continuously monitored by trained staff using modern monitoring systems.

  3. Post-operative care: We create a personalized pain management and recovery plan, and provide clear take-home instructions.

We may also recommend laser therapy or rehabilitation to support your pet’s healing and reduce inflammation after certain procedures.

Your Partner in Recovery

After surgery, rest and home care are essential. We'll walk you through how to:

  • Monitor the incision site

  • Limit your pet’s activity safely

  • Administer medications as prescribed

  • Watch for signs of discomfort or complications

Our team is available to answer questions and provide follow-up visits to ensure your pet heals fully and comfortably.


Whether your pet needs a complex orthopedic procedure or urgent surgical care, our experienced veterinarians are committed to delivering the highest standard of treatment.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you can find answers to some commonly asked questions here at Mellina Animal Hospital.

Yes, Mellina Animal Hospital will declaw cats. But there are requirements that have to be met in order for us to do so. Please call us for further details.

In most cases, you can just give the dose at the time you realize you forgot to give it. You can pick it up monthly at that new date, or if it has only been a couple of weeks, you can give the next dose on your normal day of the month. If it has been more than a couple of months since you have given your pet their heartworm prevention, please contact Mellina Animal Hospital for further instructions. This is a test

Yes, we do full-service grooming by appointment only and basic grooming like bath, medicated baths, ear cleaning, expressing analysis glands, and nail trims.

Yes, we do offer boarding. To learn more about boarding at Mellina Animal Hospital, please check out our services section.

Mellina Animal Hospital's hours are: Mon-Fri: 7AM - 5:30PM, Sat: 8AM - 12PM, Closed 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays.

Yes, appointments are preferred. Mellina Animal Hospital recommends you schedule an appointment by calling our number on the website.