Surgery
Surgical Care You Can Trust!
At Pet Vets, we understand that when your pet needs surgery, it can feel worrying and emotional. Pets are part of the family — and that's exactly how we care for them.
Across our South Auckland veterinary clinics in Papatoetoe and Manurewa, our experienced team combines modern surgical technology with genuine compassion, clear communication, and personal attention. We take the time to listen to your concerns, explain treatment options in simple terms, and support both you and your pet through every step of the surgical journey.
Whether your pet needs routine desexing, orthopaedic treatment, emergency surgery, or advanced procedures, you can feel confident knowing they are in safe and caring hands close to home.
Trusted Experience for Manukau Pet Parents
Our veterinarians and nurses perform hundreds of surgical procedures every year, helping pets from families in Papatoetoe, Mangere, Otahuhu, Mt. Wellington, Manurewa, Weymouth, Hill Park, Wattles Down, Gardens, Alfriston, Manukau, Papakura, Takanini, Chapel Park, Clover Park, Flat Bush, and surrounding South Auckland suburbs.
This strong surgical experience allows our team to confidently manage both straightforward and more complex cases. We follow proven safety protocols, invest in modern surgical equipment, and regularly undertake professional training to ensure we continue to deliver high standards of care.
Careful Planning for Safer Surgery
Every pet is unique. Thoughtful preparation and individualised care are essential to achieving the best possible surgical outcome.
Pre-surgical health checks
We recommend pre-anaesthetic blood testing to assess organ function and overall health. Digital X-ray and ultrasound imaging help us plan more complex procedures with accuracy and confidence.
Dedicated monitoring and nursing support
During surgery, a trained veterinary nurse remains by your pet's side at all times, carefully monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, temperature and anaesthetic depth using modern monitoring technology.
Comfort-focused pain management
We use a multi-modal approach to pain relief, combining local anaesthetic techniques with safe and effective medications. This helps ensure a smoother recovery and reduces stress for your pet.
Comprehensive Surgical Services Close to Home
Pet Vets provides a wide range of surgical services for pets in addition to routine surgeries (Desexing, laceration and wound repair etc.)
Cruciate ligament repair - TTA and Extracapsular techniques
Airway surgery for flat-faced breeds (BOAS) – improving breathing and quality of life for Brachycephalic breeds as French Bulldogs, Pugs and Bulldogs
Soft tissue and emergency surgery – foreign body removal, tumour surgery, splenectomy, bladder stone surgery, wound repair and caesarean sections
Eye surgery – cherry eye correction, entropion and ectropion repair
If referral to a specialist hospital is ever in your pet's best interest, we will guide and support you throughout that process.
Gentle Recovery and Ongoing Support
After surgery, pets recover in a quiet, temperature-controlled area under close supervision from our experienced nursing team.
Most routine surgical patients return home the same day with a personalised Recovery Plan, including clear instructions on medication, wound care, activity restriction and follow-up appointments.
We also provide post-operative phone support and recheck visits to help ensure a smooth recovery.
At Pet Vets, our goal is not only a successful surgery — but also peace of mind for South Auckland pet owners.
Book Pet Surgery in South Auckland
If your pet requires surgery or you would like to discuss treatment options, our friendly Pet Vets team is here to help.
Contact your nearest Pet Vets clinic today to arrange a surgical consultation.