Safe, Professional Surgical Care for Pets on the Mornington Peninsula
Small Animal Surgery at Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic
At Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic, we understand that the idea of your pet undergoing surgery can feel overwhelming. That’s why our experienced veterinary team provides small animal surgery with the highest standards of safety, compassion, and expertise. Serving families across the Mornington Peninsula, we are committed to ensuring every procedure — from routine desexing to advanced orthopaedic surgery — is carried out with the utmost care.
With over 70 years of combined veterinary experience and a fully equipped hospital, our team can perform a wide range of surgical procedures for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
Our Small Animal Surgery Services
We provide a comprehensive selection of surgical options to support your pet’s health and wellbeing, including:
- Routine Procedures – such as desexing, lump removals, and wound repairs.
- Dental Surgery – extractions and advanced oral treatments when dental disease cannot be managed by cleaning alone.
- Soft Tissue Surgery – including tumour removals, abdominal procedures, eye surgery, and brachycephalic airway surgery.
- Orthopaedic Surgery – such as cruciate ligament repairs (including the TTA technique), fracture repairs, and spinal or pelvic procedures.
Every surgery is performed in our modern operating theatre with advanced monitoring equipment, ensuring the best possible care for your pet throughout the procedure.
Why Small Animal Surgery Matters
Surgical treatment plays a vital role in maintaining your pet’s health, comfort, and quality of life. Routine procedures like desexing not only prevent unwanted litters but can also reduce the risk of certain cancers and behavioural problems. Advanced surgeries, such as cruciate repairs or tumour removals, are often critical for restoring mobility, managing pain, or treating life-threatening conditions.
By addressing problems early and providing the right surgical solutions, we help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Expertise You Can Trust
Choosing the right veterinary team for your pet’s surgery is important. At Main Ridge Vet, you can feel confident knowing:
- Our veterinarians bring decades of surgical expertise to every procedure.
- We use modern diagnostic tools — including digital radiology, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing — to support accurate diagnoses and surgical planning.
- Pets are carefully monitored under anaesthesia using advanced equipment.
- Our nurses provide attentive pre- and post-operative care to keep your pet safe and comfortable.
- We work closely with specialist referral centres when highly complex procedures are required.
What to Expect
When your pet requires surgery, we will guide you through the entire process:
- ZPre-surgical consultation – to assess your pet’s health, discuss options, and answer your questions.
- ZSafe anaesthesia and monitoring – tailored to your pet’s needs for maximum safety.
- ZSkilled surgical procedure – performed with precision and care in our modern facilities.
- ZPost-operative care and recovery – with clear aftercare instructions and supportive nurse consultations to ensure the best outcome.
Book a Surgical Consultation Today
If your pet needs surgery, trust the experienced team at Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic to provide safe, professional, and compassionate care.
Call us today on (03) 5989 6232 to book a consultation or learn more about our small animal surgery services.