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Specialized surgery

When your companion’s health requires a complex procedure, our specialized surgery service provides advanced surgical care tailored to their needs. Whether your pet requires delicate orthopedic procedures, soft tissue surgery, or corrective surgery, our veterinary teams use state-of-the-art equipment and highly advanced anesthesia protocols to ensure the highest standards of safety and care. 

We understand how stressful surgery can be for both pets and their owners. That’s why every procedure is carefully planned with comprehensive pain management, meticulous post-operative monitoring, and clear communication throughout the process. Our goal is to support a smooth recovery and help your faithful companion return to comfort and quality of life as quickly as possible.

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Advanced orthopedic surgery

Soft tissue surgery

Oncologic surgery

Safe multimodal anesthesia protocols

Advanced intraoperative monitoring

Aggressive, personalized pain management

Minimally invasive surgery and laser technology

Post-operative care and hospitalization

Rehabilitation and physiotherapy plans

Your most commons questions

Before any advanced surgical procedure within our Montréal network, a thorough pre-operative examination and complete bloodwork are performed. These tests assess organ function, including the kidneys and liver, as well as blood clotting, to determine whether your pet can safely undergo anesthesia and to adjust the medical protocol for maximum safety.
There is no such thing as zero risk, but advances in modern veterinary medicine have made anesthesia-related risks extremely low. At Velvet, we use individualized multimodal anesthesia protocols, and every patient is continuously monitored by a dedicated veterinary technician using state-of-the-art equipment. This allows us to detect and immediately address even the slightest changes in vital signs.
For major orthopedic surgery, such as cruciate ligament repair, bone and soft tissue healing generally takes 8 to 12 weeks. During this period, strict activity restriction is essential, including very short leash walks and no jumping or running. A gradual follow-up plan is established with our veterinary team to monitor your pet’s healing and recovery.
Oncologic surgery involves the removal of a mass or tumor. Our surgeons in Verdun and Île-des-Sœurs remove the mass along with appropriate “surgical margins,” meaning a surrounding area of healthy tissue, to reduce the risk of leaving cancer cells behind. The tissue is then submitted to a laboratory for histopathological analysis to determine its exact nature and help guide further treatment.
Pain management is our top priority. We use preemptive analgesia, which means pain management begins before pain develops, combine local anesthetics with other pain-control medications, and provide continuous pain management throughout the procedure. When your pet is discharged from the clinic, you will receive prescriptions for appropriate anti-inflammatory and pain medications, along with clear instructions for care at home.
Unless otherwise instructed by our veterinary team in Montréal, your pet should be fasted from food starting the night before surgery, generally from 8 p.m. or midnight, depending on the instructions provided. Water may be available until your pet arrives at the clinic. Following fasting instructions is essential to reduce the risk of vomiting and respiratory complications during anesthesia.

Yes, absolutely. Thanks to our network model and collaboration with board-certified specialists and traveling veterinary surgeons (coupez.ca) who travel throughout Québec, we can coordinate many specialized procedures directly in the familiar environment of your local clinic, ensuring seamless continuity of care and a less stressful experience.