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At Quality Veterinary Care Centre (QVCC) in Yeppoon, every standard surgical patient benefits from our gold-standard anaesthesia protocols, continuous monitoring by a veterinarian and a qualified nurse, and our purpose-built surgical facilities. We ensure these essential procedures are performed with the utmost precision and compassion, providing your pet with the safest experience possible.
STANDARD SURGICAL PROCEDURES / VETERINARIAN LED DISCHARGE
Safe De-sexing and Microchipping in Yeppoon
Even routine surgical procedures, such as De-sexing (Spey and Castration) and Microchipping, deserve the highest standard of safety and care.
METICULOUS DE-SEXING FOR DOGS AND CATS IN YEPPOON
De-sexing (Castration for males and Spey for females) is one of the most common and important procedures we perform. It is a vital component of responsible pet ownership, preventing unwanted pregnancies and offering numerous long-term health and behavioural benefits.
Health and Behavioural Benefits of De-sexing
Cancer Prevention
For female dogs and cats, spaying significantly reduces the risk of mammary (breast) cancer and eliminates the risk of life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra). For males, castration eliminates the risk of testicular cancer.
Behavioural Improvement
De-sexing often reduces undesirable behaviours such as roaming, fighting, aggression, and spraying (territorial marking).
Population Control
It ensures we manage the pet population responsibly, reducing the number of abandoned and stray animals in the Yeppoon region.
Our Gold-Standard Safety Protocols
While de-sexing is routine, it requires anaesthesia, which is why we apply the same rigorous safety standards used in our most complex surgeries:
- Dual-Person Monitoring: Every patient is monitored by both a veterinarian and a qualified nurse throughout the entire anaesthetic.
- Pre-Anaesthetic Bloods: We offer and strongly recommend pre-anaesthetic blood testing to check vital organ function before the procedure begins, identifying any hidden risks.
- Mandatory IV Fluids: All de-sexing patients receive continuous intravenous (IV) fluids to support blood pressure, protect vital organs, and ensure a faster, smoother recovery.
- Advanced Monitoring: We track essential parameters, including heart rate, ECG, oxygen, and Capnography (CO2 levels), to ensure optimal respiratory and cardiac health.
- Multi-Modal Pain Management: Pain relief is administered before surgery starts and continues through the recovery process, ensuring your pet is comfortable from beginning to end.
MICROCHIPPING: ESSENTIAL PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION
Microchipping is the simplest, safest, and most effective way to ensure your pet can be quickly identified and returned to you if they ever become lost or stray from home in the Yeppoon area.
METICULOUS ADMISSION AND RECOVERY PROCESS
Our dedication to quality care extends to every step of your pet's surgical journey, from the moment you arrive until they are back home.
- Pre-Surgery Admission: We schedule a dedicated admission appointment to discuss the procedure, confirm fasting instructions, and answer any last-minute questions with our veterinary team.
- Dedicated Recovery: Following surgery, your pet wakes up in a dedicated recovery cage within our central treatment area, ensuring they are under the direct, constant observation of a qualified nursing team as they emerge from the anaesthetic.
- Veterinarian-Led Discharge: Wherever possible, a veterinarian; the professional most familiar with your pet's surgery and recovery, will conduct the discharge, explaining all post-operative care, medication instructions, and follow-up guidance before your pet goes home.
