Careful support before, during and after surgery
Routine & Advanced Pet Surgery
Our veterinary teams perform routine and more involved operations in dedicated theatres across our practices. We’ll explain your pet’s procedure, anaesthetic plan, pain relief and recovery so you know what to expect.
Surgical Care with Your Pet’s Safety at the Centre
Operations are performed Monday to Friday in our dedicated theatres. Most patients are able to return home the same day, depending on the procedure and how they recover.
We recommend pre-anaesthetic blood testing where appropriate to help assess and minimise risks associated with anaesthesia and surgery. Your vet or nurse will discuss this with you on a case-by-case basis.
As standard, we provide intravenous fluids and monitor blood pressure, ECG and temperature during anaesthesia. Heated operating tables help keep pets warm, and a qualified veterinary nurse monitors them throughout before they recover in a warm, quiet area.
Advanced Surgical Services for Referring Vets
Alongside routine surgery, Live Well Vets also provides referral-level procedures including advanced soft tissue surgery led by Dr Rebecca Reilly, orthopaedic surgery for complex cases such as cruciate ligament surgery and fracture repair, and advanced ophthalmic care and surgery through our Eye Clinic led by Dr Ross Neethling.
Where appropriate, pets with known or suspected heart concerns can also be assessed by Sandra Regada, who provides advanced cardiology and heart scanning, helping us gather additional information before anaesthesia.
Before, during and after surgery
What to Expect When Your Pet Has an Operation
Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment
Anaesthesia and Monitoring
We use intravenous fluids and monitor blood pressure, ECG and temperature during anaesthesia, with a qualified veterinary nurse monitoring your pet throughout.
Dedicated Theatre Care
Operations are performed in dedicated theatres with heated operating tables to help keep your pet warm while they are under anaesthesia.
Recovery and Home Care
Most patients go home the same day. We’ll explain pain relief, feeding, exercise, wound care and any follow-up appointments before your pet leaves us.
Where to find us
Pet Surgery in Llantrisant, Caerphilly and Whitchurch
Caerphilly
- Unit 12, Afon Court, Bedwas House Industrial Estate Caerphilly CF83 8XP
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will my pet need to stay overnight after surgery?
Most routine surgical patients are able to go home the same day once they are awake, comfortable and recovering well. If your pet needs closer monitoring or a longer stay, we will discuss this with you. We may recommend transfer to our dedicated out-of-hours provider if an overnight stay is required.
How should I prepare my pet for surgery?
Do you offer advanced or referral surgery?
Talk to Us About Your Pet’s Surgery
Contact your nearest Live Well Vets practice to discuss routine surgery, or speak to our team about advanced surgical and referral options.
