Surgery booked, What's Next?
You've booked the appointment and have sent the deposit, now what?
We've organized your pre surgical information below to make surgery morning a breeze.
PRE SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Directions:
2. Pre-Surgical Exam and Bloodwork
2. Communication
The clinic is located at 2827 Donnelly Drive. Ignore the white house on the left, continue down the driveway towards the barn and stay LEFT at the split.
Follow the driveway around the barn and stop your vehicle at the Front door of the clinic by the STOP sign.
Please STAY in your vehicle with your pet and a staff member will be out sho
The clinic is located at 2827 Donnelly Drive. Ignore the white house on the left, continue down the driveway towards the barn and stay LEFT at the split.
Follow the driveway around the barn and stop your vehicle at the Front door of the clinic by the STOP sign.
Please STAY in your vehicle with your pet and a staff member will be out shortly.
The clinic operates as a “drive through drop off” to reduce pet interaction and patient stress.
2. Communication
2. Pre-Surgical Exam and Bloodwork
2. Communication
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions or express concerns about the procedure or recovery process.
We are available Monday through Thursday from 7 am- 5 pm.
613-713-4444
2. Pre-Surgical Exam and Bloodwork
2. Pre-Surgical Exam and Bloodwork
2. Pre-Surgical Exam and Bloodwork
We invite you to have an examination and pre-surgical bloodwork completed with your own veterinarian prior to your pet's surgery day.
While this is not mandatory, a
pre-surgical exam and testing does provide insight into your pet's health which helps to reduce anesthetic and surgical risks.
Pre-surgical bloodwork cannot be performed at the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic.
3. Fasting
5. Post-Surgery Care Preparations
2. Pre-Surgical Exam and Bloodwork
Please do not feed your pet after 8pm the night before surgery.
Water may be available until 1 hour before your departure for the clinic.
**If your pet is less than 10 weeks old or under 5 lb,
please contact the clinic for special feeding instructions.
4. Transportation:
5. Post-Surgery Care Preparations
5. Post-Surgery Care Preparations
Cats must be contained in a secure, comfortable carrier appropriate for their size. Cats frequently feel more secure in hard plastic carriers vs. soft sided.
One cat per carrier please.
Dogs must have a collar and leash to transport to and from the clinic.
DROP OFF TIME IS INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING. PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR SPECIFIC DROP OFF TIME.
5. Post-Surgery Care Preparations
5. Post-Surgery Care Preparations
5. Post-Surgery Care Preparations
Prepare a quiet, comfortable space at home for your pet to recover.
Recovery period is 10-14 days.
Dogs are recommended to stay ON LEASH when outside and medication is available to help if needed, just ask!
Active cats can benefit from a set up in a large dog kennel when unsupervised during recovery.