Surgical & Oral Care

Veterinary surgical team during a procedure
Anesthesia & Safety

Clinical Vigilance & Patient Safety

Safety is the foundation of our surgical department at our animal hospital in Columbia, MD. We utilize sophisticated anesthesia protocols tailored to your pet’s specific health profile and LifeStage. With continuous vital sign monitoring and a dedicated team trained in emergency response, vets at VivaVets provide a level of clinical vigilance that ensures your pet is in the most capable hands throughout their entire procedure.

Soft-Tissue Surgery

Advanced Surgical Excellence

Our facility is equipped for a broad spectrum of soft-tissue procedures, ranging from routine spays and neuters to complex internal surgeries and wound repairs. We apply acute-care safety protocols to every case, utilizing advanced surgical technology and meticulous monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes and a smooth recovery for your pet.

Surgical Expertise You Can Rely On

Our surgical services are directed by an accomplished veterinary surgeon whose practice spans routine elective procedures, urgent interventions, and complex soft‑tissue operations. Every case is approached with deliberate surgical planning, refined technique, and direct surgeon oversight from pre‑operative assessment through post‑operative recovery. As an experienced emergency vet in Columbia, MD, we understand that urgent surgical needs require fast and steady decision-making.

Scope of Surgical Capability

From Routine to Complex

  • Veterinary Soft-Tissue & Abdominal Surgery 
  • Veterinary Cancer & Tumor Surgery 
  • Veterinary Ophthalmic (Eye) Surgery 
  • Ear, Anal Gland & Perianal Surgery 
  • Advanced Reconstructive & Soft-Tissue Surgery 
  • Traumatic wound management and surgical reconstruction 
  • Emergency and urgent surgical intervention 

Outcomes & Recovery Focus

Surgical excellence is measured not only in the operating suite, but in recovery. Our protocols emphasize proactive pain control, thermal regulation, cardiovascular stability, and attentive post‑operative monitoring. As the best veterinary hospital in Columbia, MD, we follow recovery‑focused approach that supports faster healing, reduced complications, and safer outcomes for every patient. 

Surgical Light
Dog wearing protective cone after surgery
Spay & Neuter

Performed with Advanced Surgical Oversight

Spay and neuter are routine surgical procedures that provide long-term health benefits, and  can reduce the risk of certain cancers and behavior concerns.  Our emergency-level clinical protocol includes a mandatory pre-surgical health baseline, individualized anesthesia tailored to your pet’s LifeStage, and continuous vital sign monitoring by a dedicated surgical nurse. By utilizing high-acuity standards and precise surgical techniques, we minimize procedural risk and support a rapid, resilient recovery.

Veterinarian comforting a dog during treatment
Dental & Oral Care

Comprehensive Oral Health & Intervention

We offer advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, including procedures typically referred to specialty hospitals:

  • Complex dental extractions
  • Full-mouth dental extractions
  • Management of feline chronic gingivostomatitis
  • Oronasal fistula repair
  • Surgical treatment of advanced oral disease