Full Surgical Services and
Anesthesia
State-of-the-Art Pet Surgical Services in Crozet, VA
When pet parents need the best animal surgeon in Crozet VA for their beloved pets, they want the assurance of experienced hands, advanced technology, and a dedicated team focused on safety and recovery.
At Animal Wellness Centre (AWC), we provide comprehensive full surgical services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, combined with meticulous anesthesia monitoring. Our integrated approach, from advanced diagnostics to post-operative recovery, ensures your pet receives the highest standard of care right here in the Crozet area.
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Your Local Surgical Experts
for Dogs, Cats, and Exotics
Located conveniently for pet owners in Crozet, Charlottesville, and surrounding communities
AWC is a full-service animal hospital equipped for a wide range of procedures.
We understand that pet surgery can be stressful. Our goal is to provide a seamless, supportive experience with immediate access to our diagnostic, surgical, and recovery teams.
Our Commitment to Veterinary Anesthesia Safety
The most critical factor in pet surgery is anesthesia safety.
We prioritize a customized approach for every patient, minimizing risks and ensuring a smooth recovery.
Personalized Anesthesia Protocols
- Pre-Anesthetic Blood Work: Required screening to ensure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure, checking for anemia, liver, and kidney function issues.
- Individualized Drug Selection: An anesthetic protocol tailored to your pet's age, weight, breed, temperament, and health status.
- Advanced Monitoring: A dedicated, highly-trained veterinary technician is with your pet from induction until full recovery, meticulously monitoring vital signs.
Key Monitoring Parameters
We use state-of-the-art equipment for continuous veterinary anesthesia monitoring.
- Heart Rate and Rhythm (ECG)
- Respiratory Rate and End-Tidal Capnography
- Blood Pressure (BP)
- Oxygen Saturation
- Body Temperature
- Intravenous (IV) Fluid Support for hydration and blood pressure maintenance
Comprehensive Soft Tissue &
Orthopedic Surgical Services
Our experienced veterinary team performs a wide array of
soft tissue and orthopedic procedures using advanced surgical techniques and technology.
Soft Tissue Surgery
- Abdominal Exploratory: Including foreign body removal, mass removal, intestinal biopsies, and splenectomy.
- Oncologic (Cancer) Surgery: Including skin mass removal and limb amputation.
- Urogenital & Reproductive: Spay/Neuter, Bladder Surgery (cystotomy), and Urethral procedures.
- Wound Management and Laceration Repair.
Orthopedic & Specialized Procedures
Animal Wellness Center offers advanced orthopedic services, often recommending post-surgical rehabilitation.
- TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
- Fracture Repair
- Patella Luxation Correction
- Femoral Head & Neck Excision
See what other Pet owners say about us
- Nikki Duncan
My hedgehog was very sick and they were the only ones who would see him the next day. Dr. Raab and her assistant were so thorough and knowledgeable I felt very comfortable. They treated him so well and you could genuinely see their love for all animals. I can't thank them enough!
- KJ
Lovely clean pleasant facility, and everyone on the staff is friendly and helpful. Dr. Raab is wonderful and was great with our skittish bunny! There are very few small animal vets in the area, so we were grateful to find Dr. Raab.
- Barbara Tomlin
Dr. Raab is the only vet who is able to handle my African Gray parrot without causing her stress. She is gentle, kind, and patient. Autumn had her nails and beak trimmed and is a happy bird! I always recommend Animal Wellness Center to anyone looking for a vet.
Surgical Services FAQs
We offer everything from preventative pet care Crozet and pet vaccinations Crozet to 24-hour emergency diagnostics, like surgeries, tailored to your pet and their needs.
Most surgical patients are able to return home the same day. More complex procedures or emergency cases may require overnight monitoring in our recovery suite.
High-quality veterinary services in Crozet
Ready to Plan for Your Pet's Surgery?
Trust the compassionate, highly-skilled surgical team at Animal Wellness Centre for the safety and health of your best friend.