What each package includes:  

Basic

Better

Best

Physical exam to screen for potentially fatal heart and lung conditions.  

 Yes 

 Yes

 Yes 

Level 1 blood work to estimate kidney health and hydration status.

 Yes 

X 

X

Level 2 blood work to accurately assess liver and kidney health, and make sure patient is properly hydrated.

X 

 Yes  

 Yes 

Level 3 blood work to better assess hydration, infection, inflammation, liver, kidney, pancrease function, screen for diabetes, as well as electrolyte levels to make sure the cardiovascular and neurological systems are receiving the nutrition they need prior to undergoing anesthesia. 

 X

X 

 Yes 

Pre surgical morphine given to provide pain relief prior to surgery.

Yes 

X 

 X

Ketamine and Valium used to induce patient to the proper level of anesthesia.

Yes

X

X 

 Pre surgical dexmedetomidine and hydromorphone to provide better pain relief prior to surgery.

X 

 Yes 

 Yes 

IV catheter placed to assure direct access to the bloodstream during surgery.

X

 Yes 

 Yes 

IV fluids provided to maintain stable blood pressure and assure adequate hydration throughout surgery and recovery period.

X 

X 

Yes 

Propofol used to smoothly induce the patient to a proper level of anesthesia.

X 

Yes 

Yes 

Injectable carprofen given prior to surgery as an additional pain medication to further reduce discomfort during and after surgery.

X 

X 

Yes 

Endotracheal tube placed to protect the lungs from any regurgitation that may occur.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

Isoflurane gas anesthesia used to maintain proper anesthetic levels during surgery.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

Certified Veterinary Technician (similar to an RN) monitors patient before, during, and after surgery to make sure proper anesthetic plane is maintained and to make sure patient is comfortable during entire procedure.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

EKG used to monitor heart reate and rhythm during procedure.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

Pulse Oximeter used to make sure patient is receiving proper amount of oxygen.  Low oxygen levels can lead to brain damage.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

Capnograph monitor used to detect amount of carbon dioxide in the body.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

Esophageal thermometer used to monitor core body temperature.   

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Blood pressure monitor used throughout procedure to make sure blood if flowing properly.  Low blood pressure can lead to organ failure and death.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Surgical shave and scrub performed in a separate prep area to avoid hair contamination in the surgery suite.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Cap, mask, sterile gloves, and sterile gown (Spay only) worn by surgeon to further prevent risk of surgical site infection.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Sterile Scrub applied over surgery site in the surgery suite for additional infection prevention.

Yes 

Yes  

Yes 

Freshly sterilized high quality German surgical instruments used to perform all surgical procedures. 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Radiowave surgery used to reduce tissue damage, bleeding, and surgery time.

X 

X 

Yes 

Heated Surgery table used to provide comfort and warmth to all patients during surgery.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Bair Hugger heating blanket used to provide extra comfort and warmth during surgery.

X 

X 

Yes 

Surgery performed by licensed veterinarian.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Morphine pain medication given after surgery to make sure the patient does not wake up in pain.

Yes 

X 

X 

Hydromorphone pain medication given after surgery to make sure the patient does not wake up in pain.

X 

Yes 

Yes 

Continued monitoring by Certified Veterinary Technician until patient is awake and breathing well on their own.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Hospitalization for one night to make sure the patient is in a comfortable controlled environment during the hardest part of recovery.

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Oral Pain Medication sent home to maintain patient comfort during recovery. 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Owner Consult with Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian prior to patient leaving hospital.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

Written Instructions sent home with every surgery.

Yes

Yes 

Yes 

24 hour on-call Veterinarian available for emergency questions. 

Yes

Yes 

Yes