Laser Surgery

Laser Surgery available at The Barn Door Veterinary Care

At The Barn Door Veterinary Care in Coquitlam, B.C., we are proud to offer state-of-the-art laser surgery as a modern, precise, and minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical techniques. Our CO₂ laser technology provides a gentler approach to soft tissue procedures, resulting in less pain, reduced bleeding, lower risk of infection, and faster recovery times for your pet.

Whether your pet requires a routine spay or neuter, mass removal, or another soft tissue procedure, laser surgery allows us to perform with greater accuracy and comfort. Our experienced veterinary team is committed to providing compassionate, advanced care using the latest medical innovations to ensure the health and well-being of your pet.

We invite you to explore the benefits of veterinary laser surgery in Coquitlam and see how we can make your pet’s surgical experience safe and more comfortable.

Pre-Surgical Care

Prior to scheduling the surgical procedure, our surgical care begins with comprehensive pre-operative screening (blood work, ECG) and examination by the veterinarian which helps reduce the risk of complications for your pet. We will also develope a safe, effective strategy to help keep your pet stress free, comfortable and pain-free – before, during and following surgery.

Benefits of Laser Surgery

Laser surgery has been widely accepted as a higher standard of care in human medicine for over 30 years.  It presents a host of benefits over traditional surgery, and in many procedures, they can replace the scalpel entirely.

Less Pain:

The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, our patient will experience less pain and be more comfortable after surgery.

Less Bleeding:

The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. Because there is less bleeding, surgery is often completed more quickly thus reducing the amount of time that the patient will be under anesthesia. This further reduces potential complications.

Reduced Swelling & Infection:

Physical contact between the laser and the surgical region is never established, thus eliminating the crushing, tearing and bruising of tissue associated with traditional surgical methods. Additionally, the CO2 laser energy acts as an antimicrobial/antibacterial agent by producing high temperatures, effectively eliminating microorganisms.

Quick Return to Normal Activities:

Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort and a better course of healing..

The following is a detailed description of the medical services provided for our surgery patients:

Hospitalization - clean, comfortable bedding is provided

Pre-anesthetic check each patient's vital parameters are checked and recorded prior to the procedureSedation - sedative drugs are administered via a non painful injection to allow the patient to become relaxed & calm prior to the procedure

IV catheter placement - to allow administration of required anesthetic agents, provide parenteral fluid support, and considered an integral part of patient safety during any anesthetic procedure.

Anesthetic Induction & Maintenance - allows patient to be placed and maintained under general anesthesia and remain unconscious for the duration of the procedure.

Parenteral Fluid Support - to maintain circulating blood volume in the anesthetic patient, and correct any arising deficiencies during the procedure.

Patient Support & Monitoring - all anesthetic patients are actively and continuously monitored throughout the duration of the procedure. A Licensed or Registered Veterinary Technician with comprehensive training in anesthesia safety oversees all anesthetic procedures. Modern & reputable equipment is employed to monitor patients during the anesthetic procedure and provides rapid alerts to any alterations in the patient's vital parameters, allowing for prompt patient intervention, if ever required. All monitoring data is recorded in the patient chart for future reference.

Intra-operative pain management is provided to all patients which helps the patient transition into a smooth and comfortable recovery period.

Recovery & Patient Care - The recovery period is a critical phase of the anesthetic procedure and requires continuation of patient support and monitoring. All patients are closely monitored throughout the recovery process to ensure the individual is awake, aware, warm and comfortable.

Discharge from hospital - a nursing team member ensures that families are provided with detailed instructions pertaining to home patient care which are provided at the designated discharge time. 

Surgery doesn’t have to be a source of anxiety, especially if you’ve got a compassionate, experienced team in your corner. Contact The Barn Door Veterinary Care today and let’s discuss how we can help with all of your companion’s surgical care needs.