When your pet needs surgery, you want to know they are in expert, caring hands. At Tenafly Veterinary Center in Tenafly, NJ, our surgical team combines advanced equipment, rigorous safety protocols, and genuine compassion to deliver the best possible outcomes — from routine procedures to complex, potentially life-saving operations.

Our Surgical Philosophy

We treat every surgical patient as if they were our own pet. That means transparent communication, thorough pre-operative evaluation, continuous intraoperative monitoring, and attentive post-operative care. We will always walk you through what to expect, answer your questions, and keep you informed at every step.

Pre-Operative Care

Before any surgical procedure, your pet will receive a pre-operative consultation with one of our veterinarians. This includes:
  • Full physical examination
  • Pre-surgical blood panel to ensure safe response to anesthesia
  • IV fluid support plan
  • Anesthesia protocol tailored to your pet's age, weight, and health status
  • Review of post-operative care instructions

Surgical Services We Provide

Spay and Neuter Surgery

We recommend spay/neuter for all pets not intended for ethical breeding, typically between 5 and 12 months of age. Benefits include dramatically reduced risk of uterine infection (pyometra), mammary cancer, testicular cancer, and behavioral problems including roaming. Spayed females have measurably longer life expectancies. We follow strict protocols including pre-surgical blood panels, carefully dosed anesthesia, IV fluids, continuous vital monitoring, and proactive pain management throughout.

Soft Tissue Surgery

Soft tissue surgery refers to all surgical procedures not involving bones or joints — including spay/neuter, hernia repair, bladder stone removal, mass removal, and procedures to address conditions affecting internal organs, skin, and muscles.

Surgical Oncology

When cancer is diagnosed, surgical removal of cancerous tissue is often the most effective first step. Our team performs tumor excisions with the goal of achieving clean margins, improving prognosis, and maintaining your pet's quality of life. We work closely with veterinary oncology specialists for complex cases.

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Foreign body ingestion, intestinal obstruction, and chronic gastrointestinal conditions sometimes require surgical intervention. Signs that may indicate a gastrointestinal emergency include repeated vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and bloating.

Laser Surgery

When appropriate, we utilize advanced laser surgery as an alternative to traditional scalpel procedures. Laser surgery vaporizes soft tissue while simultaneously sealing blood vessels and nerve endings — resulting in:
  • Less pain and bleeding during and after the procedure
  • Reduced post-operative swelling
  • Lower risk of infection (the laser sterilizes as it cuts)
  • Greater surgical precision
  • Faster overall recovery
  • Shorter anesthesia time
Laser surgery is commonly used for spays, neuters, biopsies, C-sections, and mass removals (cysts, polyps, tumors).

Intraoperative Safety

During every surgery at Tenafly, NJ, a qualified technician continuously monitors your pet's vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation. This monitoring begins with anesthetic induction and continues through full recovery.

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