Surgery - Vet in Derby | El Paso Animal Hospital

A Cut Above

We built our hospital with your pet’s surgery in mind.

Routine or Complex

From routine procedures to critical care, our veterinary team is well-known in Kansas and the surrounding states for the 150 years of experience and knowledge behind every procedure, and the vast array of surgeries we perform. Our veterinarians have carefully honed their surgery skills, and have earned a reputation for successful outcomes. They are particularly skilled in orthopedic surgery, and receive many referrals from surrounding veterinary hospitals.

Surgical Procedures

Averaging more than 20 surgeries per day, we can handle:

Ovariohysterectomy (i.e., spay)
Neuter
Declaw
Mass removal, including benign and malignant masses
Dental procedures, including tooth extractions
Laceration repair

Orthopedic procedures, including fracture, cranial cruciate ligament, and patellar luxation repair
Eye procedures, including corneal ulcer repair and conjunctival flap procedures
Abdominal surgery
Cesarean section delivery

Pyometra surgery
Abdominal exploratory
Splenectomy
Emergency and life-saving procedures

Ovariohysterectomy (i.e., spay)
Neuter
Declaw
Mass removal, including benign and malignant masses
Dental procedures, including tooth extractions
Laceration repair
Orthopedic procedures, including fracture, cranial cruciate ligament, and patellar luxation repair
Eye procedures, including corneal ulcer repair and conjunctival flap procedures
Abdominal surgery
Cesarean section delivery
Pyometra surgery
Abdominal exploratory
Splenectomy
Emergency and life-saving procedures

We're Ready To Help

With your pet’s unpredictable nature, not every surgery can be planned. Our team can often perform unplanned surgeries immediately, so your pet can recover as quickly as possible. From routine visits to our full range of surgical services, our hospital provides the convenience of a comfortable transition when surgery is needed.

On surgery day, your pet will experience the comfort of a familiar atmosphere and friendly faces, and receive the priority they deserve. Our state-of-the-art surgery suite was built with your pet’s needs in mind. Our surgical team, including experienced veterinarians, trained surgical technicians, and support staff, will care for your pet as if they were their own.

Whether your pet has a scheduled procedure, or an unexpected need arises, we are ready to help.

We Protect Love

We understand how stressful it can be when your pet undergoes anesthesia and surgery. Decades of experience mean that your pet is in the best hands possible—you can relax knowing we’ve got this. Your pet’s safety is our highest priority, and we will do everything we can to ensure a safe and successful surgery experience.

Safety precautions we use to keep your pet safe include:

Pre-anesthetic Evaluation

Prior to surgery, we suggest a thorough physical exam and blood work, to ensure your pet is healthy, their heart and lungs are working properly, and their liver and kidneys can metabolize the anesthetic medications.

Tailored Anesthetic Protocols

Every patient is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate for something as critical as anesthesia. After evaluating your pet’s overall health, we will design an individualized anesthetic protocol that best fits their needs.

Continuous Anesthetic Monitoring

Our highly trained team will be by your pet’s side throughout the entire procedure, monitoring their heart rate, respirations, blood pressure, and other vital parameters.

We Protect Love

We understand how stressful it can be when your pet undergoes anesthesia and surgery. Decades of experience mean that your pet is in the best hands possible—you can relax knowing we’ve got this. Your pet’s safety is our highest priority, and we will do everything we can to ensure a safe and successful surgery experience.

Safety precautions we use to keep your pet safe include:

Pre-anesthetic Evaluation

Prior to surgery, we suggest a thorough physical exam and blood work, to ensure your pet is healthy, their heart and lungs are working properly, and their liver and kidneys can metabolize the anesthetic medications.

Tailored Anesthetic Protocols

Every patient is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate for something as critical as anesthesia. After evaluating your pet’s overall health, we will design an individualized anesthetic protocol that best fits their needs.

Continuous Anesthetic Monitoring

Our highly trained team will be by your pet’s side throughout the entire procedure, monitoring their heart rate, respirations, blood pressure, and other vital parameters.

What To Expect

Our surgery coordinator will let you know if any specific preparations, such as fasting, are required before your pet’s procedure. Typically, you will drop your pet off the morning of the procedure so we can begin preparations. If your pet’s surgery is unplanned, we will perform any necessary preparations during their visit.

Prior to anesthesia, most pets receive a mild sedative to alleviate any anxiety, and help them relax. We will stay in touch throughout the day, to provide an update. Most pets require overnight hospitalization following their surgical procedure.

Contact our surgery coordinator at 316-788-1000 x146 to schedule your pet’s surgery, or if you have any questions or concerns about their upcoming procedure.