Small Animal Surgical Services

Our Surgical Services

Our highly trained veterinary surgeons specialise in both elective and emergency procedures, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate care.

  • Spay/Castration
  • Lumpectomy
  • Investigative surgery including biopsies
  • Endoscopy / Gastroscopy / Colonoscopy

Soft Tissue & Cancer Surgery

  • Splenectomy
  • Liver lobectomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Enterotomy and enterectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tie-back surgery for laryngeal paralysis
  • Surgical oncology including axial pattern flap reconstruction
  • Bilateral mammary chain excision
  • Ectopic ureters
  • Pericardectomy
  • Lung lobectomy
  • Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
  • Liver shunt attenuation
  • BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome)
  • Exploratory celiotomy
  • Surgical management of cranial cruciate disease including Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO)
  • Luxating patella surgery
  • Fracture repair (joint, long bone, pelvis fractures)
  • Joint arthrodesis
  • Joint injections
  • Physiotherapy
  • Trauma care
  • Open wound management
  • Bloat/GDV (Gastric Dilation and Volvulus)
  • Foreign body removal
  • Urinary obstructions
  • Gastroscopy / Endoscopy
  • Airway obstruction

Learn more about our Veterinary Emergency Services here

Advanced Surgical Focus

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO)

What to Expect:

✔︎ A precise surgery using plates and screws

✔︎ Post-operative support and detailed care instructions

✔︎ A smoother recovery for improved mobility

Advanced Surgical Focus

BOAS Correction for Brachycephalic Breeds

What to Expect:

✔︎ Airway Investigation including diagnostic imaging and endoscopy/rhinoscopy
✔︎ Stenotic nares surgical correction
✔︎ Vocal fold sacculectomy
✔︎ Elongated Soft Palate Resection
✔︎ Tonsillectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Our highly trained veterinary surgeons specialise in both elective and emergency procedures, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate care.

A general list of services is provided on our website but is not comprehensive. If you have questions about specific options for your pet, please contact our client care team at 0238833252.

Upon arrival, our client care team will check in your pet and have you complete a “drop-off form,” which can be pre-filled through our Pets App to save time. Usually, your pet will need to be fasted before their procedure—please confirm with our team if you have questions. You will be provided an estimated cost if not already discussed. Most pets go home the same day, and a discharge time will be given at drop-off or communicated later by phone. A vet or nurse will update you when your pet has recovered, and upon discharge, detailed post-operative care instructions will be provided.

Our vets will ensure clear communication and discharge instructions are sent to your current veterinarian. Please provide your pet’s records if possible.

Your pet will receive individualized care tailored to their specific needs, from medication to customized physiotherapy programs. Post-operative instructions, including diet, exercise, medication, and follow-up appointments, will be clearly communicated by our vets or nurses.

We offer multiple treatment plans. Your vet will discuss these options with you, allowing you to make an informed decision that best suits your pet’s individual needs.

Yes, we offer customized treatment plans that may include multimodal analgesia, dry physiotherapy, laser therapy, joint supplements, joint injections, or referral for hydrotherapy.

You will receive a detailed estimate for all treatments or procedures recommended for your pet.

Why Choose Faxbridge Veterinary?

Family-Owned & Independent Since 1975

Proud to be a trusted name in West Cork, we remain an independent, family-run practice providing personalised care for your pets.

Experienced Small Animal Team

Advanced care practitioners in surgery and medicine, providing expert treatment and support for every stage of your pet’s life.

Modern Facilities

Our purpose-built clinic is fully equipped for diagnostics, treatment, and advanced surgical procedures, and we regularly accept referrals due to the excellence of our facilities and care.

Compassionate Care

Dedicated to treating every pet as a member of our family.