Surgical Services

At William Penn Veterinary Hospital, we provide a wide range of surgical procedures to help improve your pet's health, comfort, and quality of life. Our experienced veterinary team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and effective surgical care while keeping you informed throughout every step of the process.

Whether your pet requires a routine procedure or a more advanced surgery, we take every precaution to ensure the best possible outcome.

We offer a variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, including:

• Spay and neuter procedures
• Mass and tumor removals
• Wound and laceration repair
• Abscess treatment
• Bladder stone removal
• Foreign body surgery
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Eye surgeries
• Ear surgeries
• Exploratory procedures
• Emergency surgical procedures

• Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) repair
• TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
• Fracture repair
• Luxating patella correction
• Joint surgery
• Other orthopedic procedures designed to restore mobility and comfort

Our veterinarians will thoroughly evaluate your pet and discuss the most appropriate treatment options before recommending surgery.

Before any surgical procedure, your pet receives a comprehensive physical examination to assess their overall health. We may recommend pre-anesthetic laboratory testing to evaluate:

• Liver function
• Kidney function
• Blood sugar levels
• Red and white blood cell counts
• Clotting ability and overall health status

These evaluations help us identify potential concerns and develop the safest anesthesia and treatment plan for your pet.

Your pet's safety is our highest priority. During surgery, patients are placed under carefully monitored anesthesia and continuously observed by trained veterinary professionals.

Monitoring includes:

• Heart rate and rhythm
• Blood pressure
• Oxygen saturation
• Respiratory rate
• Body temperature
• Depth of anesthesia

Intravenous (IV) fluids are administered during most procedures to help maintain blood pressure and support organ function throughout surgery.

We believe that effective pain control is a critical component of surgical care. Our team utilizes a multimodal pain management approach before, during, and after surgery to keep your pet as comfortable as possible.

Pain management may include:

• Injectable pain medications
• Local anesthetics
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Oral pain medications for home recovery

Every pain management plan is customized to meet your pet's specific needs.

Following surgery, your pet is closely monitored during recovery until they are awake and stable. Our team provides detailed discharge instructions to help ensure a smooth recovery at home.

Post-operative instructions may include:

• Activity restrictions
• Medication administration
• Incision care
• Feeding recommendations
• Follow-up appointment scheduling

We encourage owners to contact us with any questions or concerns during the recovery period.

Unexpected emergencies can happen at any time. William Penn Veterinary Hospital provides emergency and urgent surgical services during our business hours when immediate intervention is necessary to save a pet's life or prevent serious complications.

Common emergency surgical conditions include:

• Foreign body ingestion
• Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
• Traumatic injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Pyometra (uterine infection)
• Bladder obstruction
• Certain orthopedic injuries

When your pet requires surgery, you can trust the experienced team at William Penn Veterinary Hospital to provide skilled medical care with compassion and dedication. Our goal is to help your pet return to a healthy, active, and comfortable life as quickly as possible.

William Penn Veterinary Hospital
3611 Nicholas Street
Easton, PA 18045
Phone: (610) 438-8349

Providing quality surgical care for pets and peace of mind for their families.