Steady Hands, Safe Care Exotic Pet, Cat & Dog Surgery in Phillipsburg, NJ

When your pet needs surgery, questions about anesthesia, pain control, and recovery are natural.

At Phillipsburg Veterinary Clinic, we provide exotic pet, cat and dog surgery with careful planning, attentive monitoring, and detailed aftercare instructions. Our Phillipsburg, NJ veterinarians perform procedures ranging from spays and neuters to mass removals, wound repair, pyometra surgery, foreign body removal, and select orthopedic surgeries.

We also offer surgical care for select exotic pets, including rabbit spays and neuters and some guinea pig procedures.

Call us at (908) 859-2552 to discuss the next step for your pet.

Call Us: (908) 859-2552

How We Help Keep Your Pet Safe During Surgery

Surgery starts before your pet enters the surgical room. We use your pet’s exam findings, health history, and recommended lab work to plan anesthesia, pain control, and the safest surgical approach for their needs.

During surgery, your pet receives our team’s full attention. A trained technician monitors your pet’s anesthesia, temperature, IV fluids, and vital signs so adjustments can be made as needed throughout the procedure.

Our surgical approach may include:

  • Pre-surgical exam and health review

  • Recommended lab work before anesthesia

  • Individualized anesthesia planning

  • IV fluids when appropriate

  • Patient temperature monitoring

  • Vital sign monitoring throughout surgery

  • Personalized pain management

  • Clean, organized surgical spaces

  • Communication before and after the procedure

  • Follow-up recommendations when needed

When Might a Pet Need Surgery?

Pets may need surgery for preventive care, injury repair, infection control, pain relief, or treatment of a medical condition. Some procedures are planned in advance, while others become necessary after an illness, exam finding, or urgent concern.

Your pet may need surgery for:

  • Spay or neuter procedures

  • Skin masses or lumps

  • Wounds, abscesses, or injuries

  • Foreign body ingestion

  • Pyometra or reproductive emergencies

  • Bladder or urinary concerns

  • Dental disease requiring extractions

  • Cruciate ligament injuries

  • Orthopedic conditions

Call Us: (908) 859-2552

Exotic Pet, Cat & Dog Surgeries We Provide

Phillipsburg Veterinary Clinic offers a variety of soft tissue and select orthopedic surgeries for dogs and cats, along with some surgical care for exotic pets. Your veterinarian will explain whether your pet’s condition can be treated at our clinic or whether referral is the safest option.

Spay and Neuter Surgery

Mass Removals

Wound and Injury Repair

Foreign Body Surgery

Pyometra Surgery

Cruciate Repair and Select Orthopedic Surgery

Exotic Pet Surgery

What Should I Expect After My Pet’s Surgery?

After surgery, your pet may be sleepy, quiet, or less interested in food while anesthesia wears off. Our team will send home instructions based on your pet’s procedure, age, species, and overall health.

Most pets need a calm recovery period with limited activity. To help your pet heal, you may need to:

  • Keep your pet rested and indoors

  • Give medications exactly as directed

  • Check the incision daily

  • Prevent licking, chewing, or scratching at the incision

  • Use an e-collar or recovery suit if recommended

  • Limit running, jumping, stairs, and rough play

  • Follow feeding and activity instructions

  • Return for any recommended rechecks

Call us at (908) 859-2552 if you notice swelling, bleeding, discharge, an opening incision, repeated vomiting, refusal to eat, extreme lethargy, trouble breathing, or signs of pain that do not improve with prescribed medication.

Skilled Care at Every Step

Surgery can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it without guidance. At Phillipsburg Veterinary Clinic, our experienced team takes time to explain your pet’s procedure, safety steps, pain management, and recovery plan.

Whether your dog, cat, rabbit, or select pocket pet needs a planned procedure or a surgical consultation, we are here to help you make an informed decision.

Call Phillipsburg Veterinary Clinic today at (908) 859-2552 to have all your pet surgical care questions answered.

Call Us: (908) 859-2552