Before you arrive
Surgery day instructions
A little preparation keeps drop-off quick and your pet's anesthesia as safe as possible. Call us at 801-262-6414 if anything here doesn't fit your situation.
The night before
- Pick up food after midnight — no breakfast the morning of surgery.
- Leave water down; your pet may drink normally.
- Bathe your pet if needed. Baths are not allowed for 10 days afterward.
- Keep cats indoors overnight so they are easy to find in the morning.
The morning of
- Arrive during your assigned drop-off window; we admit patients starting at 7:00 am.
- Dogs come in on a secure leash and collar. Cats come in a hard-sided carrier.
- Community cats must arrive in a covered live trap, never a carrier.
- Bring a list of any current medications or supplements, including CBD.
At check-in
- Tell us about heart murmurs, seizures, recent injuries, or prior surgeries.
- Confirm any add-ons: bloodwork, IV fluids, vaccines, microchip, e-collar.
- Give consent for umbilical hernia repair and baby teeth removal if found.
- Leave a phone number where you can be reached all day.
Pickup
- Most patients go home the same afternoon before we close at 6:00 pm.
- Payment is due at discharge; we do not bill.
- We'll walk you through aftercare and any medications going home.
- Plan a quiet, warm space for your pet before you get there.
Call us before surgery if
- Your pet ate breakfast by accident.
- Your dog is showing signs of heat and is over 80 lbs or a Husky.
- Your pet is coughing, vomiting, or has had diarrhea in the last 24 hours.
- Your pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur or has had a seizure.
Once your pet is home, follow the aftercare instructions closely — rechecks are free when they're followed.
Questions before surgery day?
Call or text the front desk and we'll walk you through it.