General Surgery Referrals

Our experienced team provides a wide range of surgical services, ensuring optimal care for your pet.

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital responds to extended wait times by promptly offering elective procedures. For urgent needs, our new surgical department and ER referral service ensure timely emergency surgeries. This approach enhances care efficiency.

The following procedures will be available with one of our experienced veterinarians:

  • Dog and cat spays (OVH and OVE) and neuters
  • Spays due to pyometra
  • Mass removals
  • Surgical removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies
  • Endoscopic foreign body retrieval
  • Splenectomies
  • Cystotomies
  • Amputations
  • Enucleations
  • Wound repairs

Need to refer a patient for one of the procedures listed above? Complete the referral form below and select “General / Routine Surgery”:

Online Referral Form

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