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Burloak Animal Hospital strives to provide excellence in veterinary surgery services and compassionate care for your pet. Our advanced medical setting and highly trained veterinary team offer a wide range of dog, cat, and exotic pet surgical procedures from the routine to the complex. Veterinary Medical Surgery for Your Pet

Laser Surgery: Advanced Technique for Your Pet The use of a laser during surgery is an advanced technique that is often preferred over traditional surgical methods. Burloak Animal Hospital was one of the first four hospitals in Canada to perform veterinary laser surgery, and served as a training site for other hospitals. We are please to offer this technique as our standard of care. Our highly trained and experienced veterinarians were early adopters of this technology, and you can rest assured that every effort is taken to treat your pet with the utmost concern for his or her comfort and safety. Example Title

Laser Surgery

The laser surgical procedure has applications for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics, including birds, which are particularly sensitive to blood loss. There are many advantages of laser surgery over traditional methods including:

  • Less pain
  • Reduced bleeding
  • Minimal swelling
  • Faster recovery time

  • Can minimize stitches or staples in some surgical procedures
  • Fewer pain medications
  • Many pets can go home the same day

  • Less pain
  • Reduced bleeding
  • Minimal swelling
  • Faster recovery time
  • Can minimize stitches or staples in some surgical procedures
  • Fewer pain medications
  • Many pets can go home the same day

Laser surgery is not used for orthopedic surgeries, but it is preferred for:
  • Spaying
  • Neutering
  • Eye and eyelid surgery
  • Oral surgery
  • Lump and tumor removal
Burloak Animal Hospital strives to provide the best possible surgical care for your pet. Our caring veterinarians and technicians treat and monitor your pet throughout the procedure. Additional information about our surgical procedures, use of anesthesia, and what to expect at your surgical visit can be found on our veterinary surgery and anesthesia page. Veterinary Medical Surgery for Your Pet

What to Expect at Your Surgical Visit
  • Clear pricing — A treatment plan will be given for your approval before the veterinary surgical procedure is performed, and convenient payment options are available.
  • Safety —Your pet’s safety is a primary concern. The procedure begins with a wellness exam and blood work to ensure the safety of your pet before the anesthesia is administered. Each patient undergoing anesthesia has a specific drug protocol tailored individually based on its species, age, breed, and the procedure in which the pet is undergoing.
  • Latest technology —Our highly advanced surgical center has digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgical laser, and an onside lab to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet’s surgical procedure.
  • Comfort — To maximize the comfort of your pet, the procedure is performed under either general or local anesthesia. This allows our veterinary staff to minimize any pain or discomfort. Pain control is administered based on the procedures performed and as needed throughout your pet’s recovery.
  • Skilled and compassionate veterinary staff—One of our highly experienced veterinarians will perform the surgery. We also have access to a network of surgical specialists who can be called in for the most complex of cases. In addition, your pet will have a dedicated veterinary technician who will monitor your pet during the procedure and recovery.
  • Communications— Our staff will call to update you after the procedure and let you know when your pet is ready to go home. Any additional care instructions will also be provided as a convenience.
Contact us to schedule an appointment or discuss any questions or concerns you have regarding the procedure.