Neutering, Keyhole Surgery, Lump Removals, Electrocautery and Harmonic-assisted Surgery.
Routine Surgery
We carry out a wide range of routine surgical procedures at Sanderson Vet in our fully equipped operating theatres.
These include neutering, lump removals and other common procedures. We also offer keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery for certain cases. Techniques such as electrocautery and harmonic-assisted surgery allow for greater surgical precision and can help reduce bleeding and recovery times.
All surgical patients are carefully monitored under anaesthesia and receive appropriate pain relief and nursing care throughout their procedure and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Routine procedures include neutering, spaying, lump removals and other common soft tissue surgeries.
We’ll give you clear instructions beforehand, including when to withhold food and what time to arrive.
Yes. We use modern anaesthetic protocols and monitor patients carefully throughout the procedure.
Many routine surgeries take around an hour, although it varies depending on the case.
Most routine procedures are day cases, but occasionally pets stay a little longer for monitoring.
Pain relief is given during and after surgery, and medication is usually sent home as well.
Following post op instructions, most pets recover within around 7–10 days. This can vary between patients and procedure.
Puppies are usually neutered at around six months of age, although this can vary depending on breed and the individual patient. Kittens can often be neutered once they reach about 2kg, with spaying generally performed from around four months.
Keep an eye out for redness, swelling, discharge, bleeding, changes in bruising or your pet interfering with their wound.
Yes, we arrange follow‑up appointments to make sure everything is healing properly.