Pet Surgery in Toronto and North York
Surgery is one of the most stressful moments for any pet owner. At TVS Animal Hospitals, our experienced surgical team performs a wide range of procedures in-house, from routine operations to soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, with a focus on safety, pain control, and clear communication at every step. You’ll always understand what your pet needs, why it’s recommended, and what recovery looks like, with costs explained before anything goes ahead.
Experienced surgical team
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and monitoring
Pain managed at every step
Clear guidance before and after
The surgeries we perform
Our team handles many of the procedures pets need over a lifetime, from planned operations to surgery that can’t wait. At a consultation, we examine your pet, explain the options, and recommend the right approach for them.
Soft tissue surgery
- Mass and tumour removal
- Bladder stone removal
- Foreign body removal, when a pet swallows something they shouldn’t
- Pyometra and other urgent reproductive surgery
- Eye surgery
- Wound repair and reconstruction
Orthopedic surgery
- Fracture repair
- Knee and joint procedures, such as luxating patella correction
Routine and dental surgery
Your pet’s safety comes first
Most owners worry most about anesthesia, and that’s exactly where we focus. Before surgery, we examine your pet and run pre-anesthetic bloodwork to check that they’re ready. During the procedure, a member of our team monitors their vital signs from start to finish and adjusts care as needed. We manage pain proactively, before, during, and after surgery, so your pet stays as comfortable as possible. Age alone doesn’t rule out surgery: we screen senior and higher-risk pets carefully and tell you honestly what we find.
What to expect, from consultation to recovery
We believe good surgery is a partnership, so we keep you informed the whole way through.
- Consultation: we examine your pet, discuss the procedure and options, and give you a clear quote before anything is scheduled.
- Preparation: we tell you exactly how to prepare, including when to stop food before anesthesia.
- Day of surgery: most pets are dropped off in the morning, monitored closely throughout, and home the same day, unless they need to stay longer to recover.
- Recovery at home: we send you home with pain medication if needed, an e-collar to protect the surgical site, and simple written aftercare instructions.
- Follow-up: we schedule a post-op check to make sure your pet is healing well and to remove stitches if needed.
We’ll always explain what’s normal during recovery and which signs mean you should call us, and we’re reachable if you have questions.
Why choose TVS for your pet’s Pet Surgery
When your pet needs surgery, you want skill, honesty, and care that treats them like family. That’s what we offer.
- Experienced surgical team led by our founder, Dr. Behrooz Tamjidi DVM
- A wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures performed in-house
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and close monitoring throughout
- Proactive pain management, before, during, and after surgery
- A clear quote and transparent pricing before anything is scheduled
- Education-first care: we only recommend surgery your pet truly needs
- Senior and higher-risk pets welcome after a careful health check
- Open 7 days a week at two Toronto veterinary clinics, with a team you can reach
Common questions about
Pet Surgery
Owners trust us with the animals they love, and we don’t take that lightly.
For most pets, yes. We examine your pet and run pre-anesthetic bloodwork first, tailor the anesthetic to them, and monitor their vital signs throughout. Age by itself isn’t a reason to avoid surgery, and treating a painful or serious problem often improves an older pet’s quality of life. If the screening shows something we should address first, we’ll tell you before we proceed.
We perform a wide range of soft tissue procedures, such as mass and tumour removal, bladder stone removal, foreign body removal, and eye surgery, along with orthopedic procedures like fracture repair and luxating patella correction. We also handle spay and neuter surgery and dental extractions. The best way to know how we can help with your pet’s specific case is to book a consultation.
We give you clear instructions when surgery is booked. In most cases, your pet should not eat after a set time the evening before, though water is usually fine. We’ll confirm the details for your pet, including any medication they take.
We manage pain proactively, starting before the procedure and continuing into recovery, and we send most pets home with pain medication. Keeping your pet comfortable is part of a good outcome, not an afterthought, and we’ll show you how to care for them at home.
It depends on the procedure, along with your pet’s age and overall health. Many soft tissue surgeries heal in about 10 to 14 days, while orthopedic recovery takes longer and needs more rest and restricted activity. We’ll give you a clear recovery plan and a follow-up visit to check progress.
Available at both clinics
Urgent visits can be booked at either location, by phone or online. Our North York pet clinic stays open the latest, as late as 11pm.
Toronto North Animal Hospital (North York)
Your North York vet, serving Willowdale, Lansing, Bayview Village, and the Yonge and Sheppard area.
Parliament Animal Hospital (Cabbagetown)
Your Cabbagetown vet, serving Riverdale, Regent Park, Corktown, and St. James Town.
