From Diagnosis to Recovery: Comprehensive Equine Surgery
From planned procedures to urgent operations, our surgery team delivers progressive equine medicine with the integrity, excellence, and teamwork you expect—any time of day. We offer both elective surgery and emergency surgery.
Urgent concern?
Please call us immediately. A team member will answer your questions, help you understand your options, and guide you on the safest next step for your horse.
Emergency Surgery
When minutes matter, we’re ready. Common emergency procedures include colic surgery and exploratory abdominal surgery. Our on-call surgeon and anesthesiologist coordinate with our hospitalization team to stabilize, diagnose, and treat as quickly and safely as possible. If you’re unsure whether trailering or on-farm assessment is best, call first—our team will advise you and prepare for your arrival if hauling in is recommended.
Elective Surgery
We perform a wide range of scheduled procedures designed to improve comfort, performance, and long-term health, including arthroscopies, castrations, dental surgery, hernia repairs, biopsies, ruptured bladder and bladder stone surgeries, enucleations, and third eyelid resections, among others. Every case receives a tailored plan that aligns with your goals and your horse’s needs.
What to Expect
Before Surgery: Clear Answers, Thoughtful Planning
You’ll meet with our surgeon to review history, exam findings, and any diagnostics. We’ll discuss your horse’s diagnosis, treatment options, risks, benefits, estimated costs, and anticipated recovery timeline. You’ll leave the consultation with a clear plan and logistics for admission, fasting (when applicable), and pre-operative instructions.
During Surgery: Vigilant Monitoring and 24/7 Expertise
Your horse’s comfort and safety guide everything we do. An anesthesiologist is on call 24/7 and collaborates closely with the surgical team to select the safest protocol for your horse. We continuously monitor anesthesia, ventilation, cardiovascular status, and depth of anesthesia throughout the entire procedure, adjusting in real time to keep your horse stable.
After Surgery: Continuous Care and Confident Recovery
Post-operatively, your horse benefits from 24/7 monitoring in our hospitalization unit when indicated. We manage pain, fluids, bandaging, and nutrition, and we track vital signs and incision sites for early detection of any concerns.
Before discharge, you’ll receive detailed written instructions, medication guidelines, bandage care steps, and a customized schedule for follow-up appointments and rechecks. Our team remains available to answer questions as recovery progresses.
Surgical Excellence for Horses
Whether you’re planning an arthroscopy or facing a suspected colic, our equine surgery team is ready to help—day or night. A surgeon and anesthesiologist are on call 24/7 to guide you through next steps, triage your horse, and prepare for immediate care when needed.
For emergencies, call us right now, and we’ll mobilize the team. For elective procedures, schedule a surgical consultation to review options, costs, and recovery timelines. Your horse’s safest path from diagnosis to recovery starts here—contact Anoka Equine Veterinary Services today.