Veterinary Surgery in Hawthorn

VetCare Hawthorn provides advanced veterinary surgery for pets across Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Canterbury, and nearby Melbourne suburbs. Our experienced team offers soft tissue, orthopaedic, abdominal, eye, and cancer surgery, with laparoscopic procedures available on special request, focusing on patient safety, clear communication, and personalised treatment planning.

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Comprehensive Surgical Care for Pets

VetCare Hawthorn provides a broad range of veterinary surgical procedures for pets, from routine operations to more complex orthopaedic, abdominal, cancer, and eye surgeries. Select laparoscopic procedures may also be available on special request, depending on your pet’s condition and treatment needs.

Advanced Surgery

Orthopaedic, abdominal, cancer, and eye surgery options for a range of veterinary conditions.

Personalised Care

Surgical planning, diagnostics, pain management, and recovery support tailored to every patient.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about veterinary surgery services available at VetCare Hawthorn.

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What types of veterinary surgery does VetCare Hawthorn provide?
VetCare Hawthorn provides a range of veterinary surgery services for pets, including orthopaedic surgery, abdominal surgery, soft tissue procedures, eye surgery, cancer surgery, desexing, and other advanced surgical treatments.
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Does VetCare Hawthorn provide orthopaedic surgery for pets?
Yes. Our veterinary team performs orthopaedic procedures including ACL surgery, fracture repair, medial luxating patella treatment, hip dislocation surgery, and other mobility-related procedures for pets.
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Do you offer laparoscopic surgery?

Yes. VetCare Hawthorn offers selected laparoscopic procedures on special request. Availability depends on your pet's condition and the type of surgery required. Our veterinarians will discuss whether a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach is appropriate during your surgical consultation.

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What should I expect before my pet’s surgery?
Before surgery, our team will discuss your pet’s procedure, diagnostics, anaesthetic planning, recovery expectations, and post-operative care instructions to help you feel informed and prepared.
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Do pets require recovery care after surgery?
Yes. Recovery recommendations vary depending on the procedure, but pets often require rest, medication, follow-up appointments, and restricted activity during healing.
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Surgical Services Tailored to Your Pet’s Needs

At VetCare Hawthorn, our veterinary team performs a wide variety of surgical procedures designed to support both routine and complex medical care for pets.

VetCare Hawthorn provides surgical services, including:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    ACL injuries, medial luxating patella, limb fractures, pelvic fractures, hip dislocation, patella tendon injuries
  • Abdominal Surgery
    Caesarean procedures, bladder stone removal, oesophageal foreign bodies, gastrointestinal obstructions
  • Cancer Surgery
    Skin masses, splenic tumours, mammary gland cancer, osteosarcoma, anal gland adenocarcinomas
  • Eye Surgery
    Corneal ulcers, prolapsed third eyelid gland surgery, meibomian gland tumour procedures

Our veterinary team focuses on clear communication, careful surgical planning, patient monitoring, and ongoing recovery support to help pets receive safe, practical, and compassionate surgical care.

Experienced Veterinary Surgery Designed to Support Safer Procedures and Recovery for Pets

Surgical care at VetCare Hawthorn combines diagnostics, treatment planning, anaesthetic monitoring, and post-operative support to help pets receive appropriate care before, during, and after surgery.
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Surgical Planning

Careful assessments and diagnostics help guide appropriate surgical treatment and recovery recommendations.
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Recovery Support

Our team provides post-operative monitoring, pain management guidance, and ongoing support throughout recovery.
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