Whether your pet needs a routine procedure or an urgent surgery, you can trust that our veterinarians and staff will make it thorough, done with expertise, and as stress-free as possible for both of you.
Fish Creek Animal Hospital provides surgical services for dogs and cats in Montgomery, TX, from spays and neuters to soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Every patient receives the same careful pre-surgical screening, dedicated anesthesia monitoring, and personal follow-up from the doctors you already know.
Our Surgical Services
Spay and Neuter
Spaying and neutering prevent unplanned litters and protect your pet’s long-term health. Spaying removes the ovaries and uterus, protecting female dogs and cats from mammary cancer and pyometra, a life-threatening uterine infection. Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer, reduces prostate problems, and can curb roaming and marking in males. Most dogs benefit from surgery between six and twelve months of age, most pets go home the same day, and canine spays range from $650 to $1,100 and neuters from $600 to $900.
Soft Tissue and Foreign Body Surgery
Soft tissue surgery includes any procedure not involving bone, such as mass removals, bladder stone removal (cystotomy), splenectomy, and gastropexy. It also includes urgent foreign body surgery to remove swallowed objects before they cause serious damage. If you suspect your pet swallowed something, contact us immediately.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery addresses bone and joint problems such as cruciate ligament tears, fractures, hip dysplasia, and patellar luxation. We partner with a traveling, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who performs these procedures at our Montgomery facility, so your pet can have specialized surgery without a trip to a distant specialty center.
How We Keep Surgical Patients Safe
Pre-Surgical Screening
Every surgery starts with a physical exam and a review of your pet’s medical history. Pre-anesthetic blood work confirms the liver and kidneys can safely process anesthesia and checks for anemia or clotting problems. Every surgical patient also receives a pre-anesthetic EKG reviewed by a cardiologist to detect heart rhythm problems before anesthesia. When needed, X-rays or ultrasound help us plan the procedure.
Dedicated Anesthesia Monitoring
One technician focuses solely on monitoring your pet throughout surgery. We track heart rate and rhythm with EKG, blood oxygen with pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and end-tidal CO2 to confirm proper breathing. These safety measures apply to every procedure, from routine neuters to complex surgeries.
Pain Management and Recovery
We use multimodal pain control, giving pain relief before the first incision and continuing it through recovery. Before your pet goes home, we provide pain medications and clear instructions on activity restriction, incision care, and follow-up visits. Most procedures require 10 to 14 days of restricted activity while incisions heal.
Why Choose Fish Creek Animal Hospital for Pet Surgery?
Founded by Dr. Kevin Wheeler in 2021, Fish Creek Animal Hospital is a privately owned practice serving Montgomery, Woodforest, Conroe, Magnolia, and surrounding communities. Dr. Wheeler’s professional interests include soft tissue surgery, and our doctors handle your pet’s care from the first consultation through recovery, including cases performed by our traveling orthopedic surgeon.
We take time to explain each procedure, answer your questions, and make decisions with you. You will always know what to expect before, during, and after your pet’s surgery.
Schedule a Surgical Consultation
Have questions about an upcoming procedure or wondering whether surgery is right for your pet? Request an appointment with our Montgomery team to talk through your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What surgeries do you perform at Fish Creek Animal Hospital?
We perform spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery such as mass removals, bladder stone removal, splenectomy, and foreign body removal, and orthopedic surgery through our traveling board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
Do you perform orthopedic surgery?
Yes. A traveling, board-certified orthopedic surgeon performs procedures such as cruciate ligament repair, fracture repair, and patellar luxation correction at our Montgomery hospital. Our doctors handle the evaluation, scheduling, and follow-up care.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a dog?
Canine spays range from $650 to $1,100 and neuters from $600 to $900. Contact us for an estimate for your pet.
Is anesthesia safe for my pet?
We take every precaution. Each surgical patient receives pre-surgical blood work and a pre-anesthetic EKG reviewed by a cardiologist, and one technician monitors anesthesia for the entire procedure.