The Blue Door Veterinary Services  mobile unit has a complete surgical suite, equipped to perform the same range of surgeries you’d find at a traditional veterinary clinic. We perform preanesthetic blood work to ensure that anesthesia is safe for your pet. During the procedure, we carefully monitor anesthesia to keep your pet safe at every step. Unlike traditional facilities where pets often wake up in a recovery cage or on the floor, at Blue Door Veterinary Services, pets wake up with us, either cuddled in our arms or resting on our laps as they gently come out of anesthesia.

What You Need to Know About Your Pet’s Surgery

We know that surgery can be a stressful time for both you and your pet, so we have provided a number of answers to questions we’re commonly asked.
If you don’t see the answer you’re looking for, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Does my pet need to fast before their surgery?

Most pets have specialized instructions that will be relayed to you before our visit out. Most pets are able to eat up until midnight the night before their procedure.
Depending on our arrival time– some pets might be able to have a small breakfast, contact our team to be sure what is the best plan for your pet!

Why does my pet need pre-surgical blood work?

Pre-surgical blood work is administered so that we can ensure that your pet is healthy enough for surgery. Understanding their health conditions will enable us to customize the medications we use for anesthesia for their safety and well-being.

What kinds of surgical monitoring will you use during the surgery?

During your pet’s surgery, they will be fully monitored to ensure that their heartrate, blood pressure, respiration, body temperature, and more are maintained. The surgical monitoring tools that we use are the same as those used by traditional veterinary practices and similar to that used in human medicine.

Where will my pet recover from their surgery?

Your pet will wake up in our mobile unit, and when we have been assured that their recovery is progressing normally, they will be allowed to recover fully in the comfort of their own home.