Surgical Services
Surgery
We offer the most advanced surgical techniques and technology. Before surgery, a complete physical examination and pre-anesthetic laboratory testing are performed on all patients to carefully screen for any underlying medical problems. Anesthetics are specifically tailored to each pet. We have an advanced warming system to maintain patient body temperature at all times. We have a state-of-the-art anesthetic monitor and our nurses and doctors are highly trained in anesthetic safety. We also have a ventilator for respiratory support when necessary. After surgery, our patients wake up in our ICU unit under the direct supervision of attentive nursing staff and doctors.
Emergency Services
If an emergency arises outside regular hospital hours, we refer pets with urgent medical needs to the Monterey Peninsula Salinas Veterinary Emergency Clinic for care:
Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 150
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831-373-7374
Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Patients needing ongoing care after discharge from the emergency clinic may be transferred back to Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital for continued care. Patients that are cleared to go home from the emergency clinic may need follow-up visits at our office. Your discharge paperwork should detail when these follow-up visits are recommended. The cost of follow-up visits at Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital is not covered in the fees charged by the emergency clinic.
Veterinary Specialists
Sometimes conditions arise that require veterinarians with specialized training. We are fortunate to have excellent veterinary specialists in our area. There are times when your veterinarian at Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital may refer your pet to a board-certified veterinary cardiologist, surgeon, dermatologist, oncologist, neurologist and ophthalmologist for a second opinion or other specialized care. These specialists communicate regularly with our veterinarians to keep them informed on your pet's progress. Follow-up tests and medication refills are most often done through our office. Wellness care and immunizations are still be provided through our hospital, as the referral veterinarians provide only specialty services and not routine care.
Blood Transfusions
We maintain a small supply of blood for cats and dogs in case of emergency. The blood is obtained from the Animal Blood Bank in Dixon, Ca., or is sometimes collected from the personal pets of hospital employees. All blood is carefully pre-screened for disease.