Surgery

Surgery

Thoughtful Surgery • Individualized for Your Pet

VitalWell offers general, soft-tissue, and advanced orthopedic surgery, along with hormone-sparing sterilization options. Each surgical plan brings together careful preparation, individualized anesthesia, pain management, and support through recovery.

VitalWell veterinarian using a CO₂ surgical laser with a draped canine patient

Not Every Pet Needs the Same Surgical Plan

GENERAL & SOFT-TISSUE SURGERY

From routine procedures to more complex abdominal surgery, VitalWell offers a broad range of surgical care tailored to each patient.

HORMONE-SPARING OPTIONS

Alternative surgical procedures designed to provide sterilization while preserving natural hormone production.

ORTHOPEDIC & SPECIALTY SURGERY

A board-certified veterinary surgeon performs advanced orthopedic and complex soft-tissue procedures at VitalWell, including cruciate ligament (knee) surgery such as TPLO.

Alternatives to Traditional Spay & Neuter

OVARY-SPARING SPAY

Sterilization while preserving the ovaries and their natural hormone production.

VASECTOMY

Sterilization of male dogs while preserving the testes and natural hormone production.

EPIDIDYMECTOMY

A hormone-sparing sterilization option available for selected male cats.

Coming from Out of Town?

Families travel from across Florida for VitalWell’s distinctive approach to surgical care—from hormone-sparing sterilization to orthopedic procedures supported by whole-body medicine. A consultation before surgery helps us discuss your pet’s needs and plan your visit. That conversation can begin by teleconsultation.

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More Than the Procedure. Care for the Whole Patient.

Thoughtful support for healing and recovery.

Surgical care at VitalWell brings together the procedure itself and the patient’s ability to heal. Our approach can incorporate ozone, stem cell therapy, PRP, therapeutic laser, and advanced pain management into an individualized surgical and recovery plan.

CO₂ SURGICAL LASER

Precision surgical technology used for selected procedures.

INDIVIDUALIZED ANESTHESIA

Anesthetic and monitoring plans tailored to the patient and procedure.

ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT

Multimodal care addressing comfort before, during, and after surgery.

INTEGRATIVE HEALING & RECOVERY

Ozone, PRP, stem cell therapy, and therapeutic laser incorporated into individualized care.

VitalWell team member supporting a dog during surgical recovery

Considering Surgery for Your Pet?

Whether your pet needs a surgical procedure or you are exploring hormone-sparing sterilization, we can discuss the available options and help determine an appropriate plan for your pet.