Pre-Surgical Policy

We offer routine surgeries and dental cleanings Monday thru Friday. All surgical patients must be current on vaccinations and must have been examined by a Friendship veterinarian within the last six months.

Food should be withheld the night before surgery after 8:00 pm. All rawhides or toys that could be ingested should also be taken from your pet at this time. Your pet can continue to have access to water until he/she is dropped off at Friendship.

We require routine pre-surgical bloodwork to screen for anesthetic risks. The bloodwork performed during an appointment or on the day of the surgery. Surgeries can be scheduled 24 hours a day by calling one of our Client Care Specialists.

Your pet must be dropped off by 8:30 am. Pets that come in for a neuter, a dental cleaning, or many other routine surgeries are able to go home the same day after 5:00 pm. Pets that come in for spays or other, more complex surgeries can be picked up after 10:00 am the next day—ask the Client Care Specialist when scheduling to be sure.