Restoring mobility and relieving pain caused by injury or joint disease. We treat ligament injuries, fractures, joint conditions, and perform advanced procedures to support long-term comfort and function.
Learning your pet needs surgery can feel overwhelming. Our role is to help you understand the condition, your options, and what recovery will realistically look like.
At Lancaster Veterinary Specialties, our surgical team performs advanced orthopedic and soft tissue procedures for dogs and cats requiring specialty-level care. Each case is carefully planned using diagnostic imaging and supported by dedicated anesthesia monitoring, individualized pain management, and close post-operative observation.
We work closely with your primary veterinarian so treatment and follow-up care remain coordinated from consultation through recovery.
Surgical care begins well before the procedure itself. During your consultation, we review medical history, imaging, and test results to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether surgery is the best option.
We discuss:
On the day of surgery, your pet is monitored continuously under anesthesia and receives tailored pain control before, during, and after the procedure. Following surgery, patients are observed closely, and some may receive ICU-level monitoring.
After discharge, we remain available for questions and share detailed instructions and reports with your primary veterinarian to support recovery.
Restoring mobility and relieving pain caused by injury or joint disease. We treat ligament injuries, fractures, joint conditions, and perform advanced procedures to support long-term comfort and function.
Addressing conditions of the chest, abdomen, airway, and urinary system, including bloat, hernias, bladder stones, and other complex internal concerns. Advanced imaging and monitoring support safe, precise care.
Surgical removal of tumors with careful attention to preserving surrounding tissue and function. When needed, we coordinate with oncology to support long-term treatment planning.
Specialty surgery involves advanced training, detailed surgical planning, and higher-level anesthesia monitoring. It is typically recommended for complicated procedures or when a condition requires specialized expertise.
All surgery carries some risk, but advanced diagnostics, experienced surgical teams, and continuous monitoring significantly improve safety and allow rapid response to any complications.
Some patients require overnight hospitalization, depending on the procedure performed and your pet’s condition. Your specialist will discuss the expected length of stay with you and let you know how long your pet will need to remain in the hospital.
Yes. We send detailed surgical and recovery reports so your primary veterinarian can continue follow-up care after discharge.
Pain control is a major focus of specialty surgery. We use multimodal pain management before, during, and after the procedure to keep patients as comfortable as possible.
