Surgery Services for Dogs and Cats in Gilford, NH
Surgery isn’t something any pet owner looks forward to—but sometimes it’s the path to a more comfortable, healthy life for your pet. Whether it’s a routine spay or something more complex, our surgical team at Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic offers experienced, compassionate care right here in Gilford, NH.
Serving families across the Lakes Region, this privately owned clinic provides advanced soft tissue and dental surgical procedures with a strong focus on safety, comfort, and communication.
Skilled, Thoughtful Surgical Care
Each surgical case is approached with careful planning and genuine attention to detail. Pets are evaluated individually, and our team uses pre-operative diagnostics and tailored anesthesia to ensure a safe experience from start to finish.
Inside a fully equipped surgical suite, trained technicians monitor each pet’s vitals during surgery while the veterinarian focuses on the procedure. Recovery protocols are thoughtfully designed to support healing, with pain relief and rest at the center of every plan.
Surgical Services for Dogs and Cats
Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic offers a thoughtful approach to surgery, providing a variety of in-house procedures for dogs and cats. By performing surgeries locally in Gilford, NH, pets remain in a familiar, low-stress environment—no long drives to specialty hospitals required.
Each surgery recommendation is guided by careful evaluation and open discussion with pet owners. Whether the need is preventive, diagnostic, or corrective, our clinic prioritizes comfort, clear communication, and smooth recovery at every stage.
Spaying or neutering is one of the most common—and important—surgeries pets receive. These procedures help prevent reproductive diseases, reduce the risk of certain cancers, and often curb behaviors like marking, roaming, or aggression.
For female pets, spaying greatly reduces the chance of mammary tumors and eliminates the risk of pyometra, a dangerous uterine infection. Neutering male pets prevents testicular cancer and can help ease hormone-driven behaviors.
Our clinic customizes anesthesia and pain control based on your pet’s age, breed, and health status. Every effort is made to ensure your pet is safe, comfortable, and home to recover the same day.
Lumps on pets can range from harmless skin tags to potentially serious growths. Our veterinary team evaluates each mass carefully and discusses whether removal or biopsy is the best next step.
If surgery is needed, it’s done with precision and attention to comfort. In some cases, tissue samples are sent for analysis, with results explained clearly so you can make confident decisions about follow-up care. Removing a lump can reduce discomfort, prevent complications, and offer peace of mind.
Cherry eye appears as a red, swollen mass in the corner of the eye, typically in young dogs or certain breeds. It results from the prolapse of a gland in the third eyelid.
While it may look concerning, cherry eye is generally treatable with a minor surgery. Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic performs a technique that repositions the gland without removing it—preserving tear production and reducing long-term eye problems like chronic dryness or irritation.
When the cause of a lump, lesion, or chronic issue isn’t clear, a biopsy can offer answers. These small surgical procedures remove tissue for lab testing to help diagnose infections, inflammation, or cancer.
Biopsies are often recommended when symptoms persist, growths change, or non-invasive tests are inconclusive. These surgeries are performed under anesthesia with careful pain management, and results are shared in plain, supportive language.
Understanding what’s going on gives you and our veterinary team the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.
Oral pain in pets often goes unnoticed until it becomes serious. Dental disease can lead to infection, tooth loss, and even impact internal organs if bacteria enter the bloodstream.
Surgical extractions are sometimes the best course when teeth are broken, infected, or loose. These procedures are carried out with the same care and monitoring as any other surgery, using both local and general anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
Dental procedures at Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic often include full oral exams and cleanings, helping identify hidden problems and improve long-term oral health. Many pet owners report a noticeable boost in their pet’s appetite, energy, and demeanor after dental surgery.
Local Care, Advanced Capabilities
Offering surgical services in the heart of the Lakes Region means families don’t have to drive hours for trusted veterinary care. Birch Bark Veterinary Clinic combines advanced training and tools with a warm, community-centered approach. Surgeries that might otherwise require a referral—like TPLO and soft tissue procedures—are available locally, helping pets heal closer to home.
- Soft tissue and dental surgeries in Gilford, NH
- One of the few non-board-certified TPLO providers in New Hampshire
- Clear pre-op and post-op instructions
- No boarding or hospitalization—pets go home the same day
- Trupanion direct pay accepted
Recovery and Ongoing Support
Once surgery is complete, recovery becomes the top priority. Customized pain management plans are discussed in detail, and written instructions are provided for every client. Our staff is always just a phone call away if questions arise during recovery.
Clients appreciate how approachable and responsive our clinic is—whether it’s answering medication questions or helping ease concerns during the healing process.
