Surgical · Procedures

Surgery, with care that holds your hand.

Soft-tissue surgery, spay/neuter, mass removal, and orthopedic referrals — done in-house with recovery monitored personally.

Same-day usually
All ages welcome
Insurance friendly
Community-focused
Dr. Jeff Schroeder inside Bastrop Veterinary Hospital
Since
1974
Bastrop · TX
~45 min

Typical visit

By Appointment

Same-day usually available

Dogs & Cats

All ages welcome

Insurance Friendly

CareCredit accepted

Overview

Surgery from the team who already knows your pet.

The team who knows your pet through wellness visits is the team performing — and recovering — them through surgery. No handoff, no unfamiliar faces.

We perform spay/neuter, mass removal, soft-tissue procedures, and pre/post-op care in-house. For specialized orthopedic and emergency surgery, we coordinate referral to trusted regional specialists.

The promise: you know who’s in the room, you know who’s calling you, and you’re never wondering.

Who this is for

What's Included

Everything we cover in this service

Each visit is tailored to your animal’s needs, but here’s the full scope of what we routinely offer.

Spay & neuter

Routine sterilization with safe anesthesia and full pain management.

Soft-tissue surgery

Wound repair, abdominal and bladder procedures, and more.

Mass & tumor removal

Safe removal of lumps and growths, with biopsy when needed.

Orthopedic referrals

Coordinated referral for fracture and joint procedures.

Dental surgery & extractions

Removal of diseased teeth with full pain control.

Pre-surgical bloodwork & monitoring

Screening and continuous anesthesia monitoring for every procedure.

What to Expect

A predictable, gentle process

From the moment you book to the follow-up call after — here’s how a typical surgery unfolds.

01

Book your surgery

Call to schedule. We’ll book a pre-surgical exam first, then the procedure — and send pre-surgery instructions, including fasting.

02

Surgery-day drop-off

Bring your pet in the morning; we confirm details and run pre-anesthetic checks.

03

Monitoring & updates

Monitored closely before, during, and after — and we keep you posted.

04

Discharge & follow-up

Home with clear aftercare, any medications, and a scheduled recheck.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to questions Bastrop County families ask most.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to help by phone during business hours, or you can request an appointment online any time.

We’ll send pre-surgery instructions when you book — typically no food after midnight the night before, with water allowed. We’ll confirm exactly what’s needed for your pet.
Yes. We run pre-anesthetic bloodwork, tailor the anesthesia to your pet, and monitor vital signs continuously before, during, and after surgery.
Most procedures are same-day — drop off in the morning and home that afternoon or evening. We’ll give you a specific timeline when you book.
You’ll go home with detailed aftercare instructions, any needed medications, and an e-collar if appropriate. Most pets are back to themselves within one to two weeks.
Always. Pain control is built into every surgery — before, during, and after — so your pet stays comfortable through recovery.
More in This Group

Other Companion Animal services

Click through to explore the rest of what we offer for your animal.

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In-House Diagnostics
Imaging & in-house lab
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Dental Care
Cleanings & oral health
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Surgery
Spay, neuter & soft-tissue
Ready When You Are

Talk to us about surgery.

It’s easy to get on the books — give us a call or use the online scheduler. We’ll take it from there.