When your pet needs surgery, you need to find a practice that can administer both gentle and effective treatment to your beloved companion. From routine procedures, such as spaying or neutering, to more advanced operations, your pet may need to undergo surgery for any number of reasons. Our staff at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital is trained to give your pet the care and compassion they need to not only successfully make it through the operation but to lead a healthier and happier life when they return from our facilities. Please call to schedule a consultation. All surgeries require a schedule surgery date. We also require a 50% deposit. If you’re appointment isn’t cancelled for surgery 48 hours in advanced you will forfeit your deposit.  We are happy to be servicing the areas of Summit, Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston, Edison, Chatham, Madison, Union, Westfield, and Springfield, NJ. 

General surgeries and orthopedic surgeries that we offer are:

• TPLO
• Patella luxation
• FHO (Hip)
• Shoulder OCD
• Fractures – all levels (cast of limbs)
• Tendon repairs
• Exploratory Surgery- Laparotomy (canine and feline)
• Anal (sacculectomy) (mass removals)
• Skin- wound repair, reconstruction
• Biopsy – incisional and bone biopsy
• Amputations- tail, front limb, hind limb, toe (also screw tail Bulldog)
• Eye Removal
• Pyometra
• Cherry Eye
• Mass removals and biopsy
• Cryptorchid
• Hernia repair
• Cystotomy
• TECABO (ear) Ventral Bulla, Osteotomy, Zepp
• Stenotic Nares, Brachycephalic (air way)

Our Certified techs and Dr’s are SDEP accredited and will provide a thorough diagnosis using:

• Abdominal ultrasound scheduled within 2 days
• Echocardiogram scheduled within 2 days
• Fine needle aspiration Cytology
• Ultrasounds scheduled within 2 days
• Radiographs

The modern amenities and pristine conditions of our surgical rooms enable our staff to function at peak capacity. We do everything in our power to streamline your experience so that all lab work and pre-surgical exams are completed in a timely manner. Our resources not only help our staff feel supported, they can also help your pet feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar place. We recommend a follow-up with each of our clients so we can catch small problems before they turn into larger ones.

You can expect our staff’s complete attention when your pet is in the surgical room. Veterinary surgery often requires multiple professionals working together, which is why we make sure your pet’s temperature, IV fluids, and anesthesia are constantly monitored and adjusted by a trained technician. Our team works together to communicate any potential anomalies that may compromise the efficacy of the surgery. We’ve found this strategy to be the best possible way to ensure favorable outcomes.

Before the surgery, we use the conclusions from the pre-surgery exam and the accompanying lab work to determine which methods to use during the operation. After the surgery, we design pain management strategies specific to your pet’s size, breed, and condition. It’s Summit Dog and Cat Hospital’s goal to give you all the advice you need to properly care for your pet from the moment they come home from the surgery. Taking an all-around approach to surgical care is the best path to achieving better pet health, and we want our clients to feel as empowered as we do to help.

Visiting our facilities is the first step to learning more about how we manage to stand out. We can answer any questions you may have about the procedure, so you can feel comfortable about how your pet is being treated. From the type of anesthesia used to the length of post-care recovery, Summit Dog & Cat Hospital gives you all the information you need to know so there are no surprises down the line.