Veterinary Services
Pet Surgical Services in Salem, OR
Surgical care for dogs and cats with screening, monitoring, and clear aftercare.
When your pet needs surgery, you want a team that treats safety as seriously as the procedure itself. At Liberty Animal Hospital on Liberty Rd S in South Salem, Dr. Kolby Virgin performs soft-tissue surgeries with sterile technique, monitored anesthesia, and a plan for pain control before your dog or cat goes home.
We explain the procedure, risks, expected recovery, and cost estimate before surgery day so Salem OR families can decide with full information. Spay and neuter, mass removals, wound repair, and other day-clinic soft-tissue procedures are common here. Complex orthopedic or specialty cases are referred when that is safer for your pet.
We are a day clinic, not a 24-hour hospital. Overnight monitoring or after-hours surgical emergencies belong at a 24-hour facility. The nearest is WilVet Salem Emergency, 120 Ramsgate Square S, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 741-8858, open 24 hours. Call (503) 339-7065 to schedule a surgical consult or pre-op exam.
Watch: How to Prepare Your Pet the Night Before Surgery
Dr. Kolby Virgin walks you through how to prepare your dog or cat the night before and the morning of their procedure.
Our Surgical Services Include
- Spay and neuter procedures
- Lump and tumor removals
- Soft-tissue and wound repair
- Exploratory surgeries when indicated
- Biopsy and mass diagnostics
- Other soft-tissue procedures based on exam findings
- Coordination with dental care when oral surgery is planned under anesthesia
Not every surgical problem is appropriate for outpatient day-clinic care. If your pet needs continuous overnight nursing, specialty orthopedics, or emergency surgery after hours, we will say so clearly and help you understand next steps rather than stretch beyond what we can safely provide.
Before, During, and After Surgery
- Before surgery
- Your pet receives a full pre-anesthetic evaluation. We recommend bloodwork to help assess organ function and anesthesia risk. Fasting instructions and drop-off timing are reviewed in advance so South Salem owners know exactly how to prepare.
- During surgery
- Heart rate, oxygen, and temperature are monitored throughout the procedure. Sterile technique and weight-based dosing support safer anesthesia. Pain management begins as part of the surgical plan, not as an afterthought.
- After surgery
- We provide pain management, discharge counseling, e-collar guidance when needed, pharmacy medications when prescribed, and follow-up recommendations so recovery stays on track at home.
How Surgery Day Typically Works
Consult and estimate.
After examination we discuss options, risks, and an estimate covering the procedure, anesthesia, and expected medications. You approve the plan before we book a date.
Drop-off and pre-op checks.
On surgery day we confirm fasting, review medications, and complete final pre-anesthetic checks. Call (503) 339-7065 if your pet seems ill the morning of the procedure.
Procedure and recovery.
Surgery proceeds under monitored anesthesia. Recovery is supervised until your pet is stable for discharge when same-day going-home is appropriate.
Pickup and aftercare.
You receive written instructions covering incision care, activity limits, medication timing, and when to call about concerns during open hours versus when to seek a 24-hour ER. The nearest is WilVet Salem Emergency, 120 Ramsgate Square S, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 741-8858, open 24 hours.
Soft-Tissue Surgery as a Day Clinic
Elective and many soft-tissue procedures happen here on Liberty Rd S, with pre-op screening, anesthesia planning, and aftercare you can manage at home. We are not a 24-hour hospital; some cases need referral or overnight monitoring elsewhere. Owners in Salem, South Salem, and nearby communities can schedule consults close to home. Call (503) 339-7065 to discuss whether your pet’s surgery fits our clinic. For overnight surgical emergencies, the nearest 24-hour hospital is WilVet Salem Emergency, 120 Ramsgate Square S, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 741-8858.
Why Choose Liberty Animal Hospital for Surgery
- Surgeries led by practice owner Dr. Kolby Virgin, DVM
- Pre-anesthetic screening and continuous monitoring
- Pain management and written aftercare, not verbal guesswork
- Honest referral when a specialist is the better option
FAQs about Surgery in South Salem
Common questions from pet owners booking surgery at Liberty Animal Hospital on Liberty Rd S.