Pre-anesthetic physical exam
Full nose-to-tail check on intake to confirm your pet is a good candidate for outpatient surgery that day.
The Procedure
Dog & Cat Spay,
done with quiet confidence.
A focused, outpatient ovariohysterectomy for dogs and cats, planned carefully, performed by a single surgeon from incision to closure, and supported by modern anesthesia, multimodal pain control, and same-day recovery.
The Procedure
What a Simply Spayed spay looks like.
Ovariohysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in veterinary medicine, so it should also be performed with the highest standard of care. Here’s how we approach it at Simply Spayed.
Who It’s For
Healthy female dogs and cats typically between 4 and 18 months of age, and selected adult patients whose family veterinarian has confirmed a clean pre-anesthetic profile.
Approach
Standard ventral midline (dogs) or flank / midline (cats), individual vessel ligation, careful tissue handling, and absorbable suture closure without the need for external stitch removal in most cases.
Recovery Window
Most patients walk out the same afternoon. Resuming normal activity, gentle leash walks, and quiet rest at home for 10–14 days.
What’s Included
Included with every spay, every time.
The standard of care is in the price, not added at checkout. Every single dog and cat at Simply Spayed receives the same comprehensive baseline.
Individualized anesthesia protocol
Drug choice, dosing, and monitoring calibrated to body weight, age, ASA class, and any clinical notes shared by your family veterinarian.
IV catheter & fluids
Intravenous access placed in every patient to support circulation, anesthesia depth titration, and emergency preparedness.
Continuous anesthetic monitoring
Capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG, blood pressure, and body temperature monitored end-to-end, with a dedicated technician at every case.
Multimodal pain management
Pre-medication, intra-operative analgesia, and at-home pain medications layered for a calm wake-up and a quiet first night.
E-collar & discharge kit
Protective e-collar and post-op care instructions tailored to your pet’s procedure, with a direct line back to our team for the first 48 hours.
Recovery supervision
Quiet, monitored recovery in a calm bay with continuous observation until safe for discharge.
Communication with your family vet
A written surgical summary shared with your primary veterinarian so rechecks, vaccines, and follow-up care stay seamlessly with the team that knows your pet best.
Surgery Day
A calm, organized morning —
and home by dinner.
Our surgical days run on a predictable rhythm. You drop off in the morning, we keep you posted, and your pet goes home in the afternoon.
What to expect, in plain language.
- Morning admission. Drop-off between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Quick check-in, intake exam, and a calm settling period in our pre-op bay.
- Pre-anesthesia & IV placement. A dedicated technician places an IV catheter, starts fluids, and administers pre-medication to relax your pet and preempt pain.
- Induction & monitoring. Anesthesia is induced, a breathing tube is placed, and continuous monitoring begins. The surgeon performs a pre-incision timeout.
- Surgery. Dr. Finger performs the procedure from incision to closure, with a technician at the table throughout.
- Recovery. Your pet wakes in a quiet recovery bay with continued monitoring, warmth support, and a calm setting.
- Discharge. Most dogs and cats are ready to go home by mid-afternoon. A team member reviews discharge instructions and answers your questions in person.
- Day one check-in. Our team calls or emails within 24 hours to confirm a smooth first night. Questions are answered directly, no call-center loops.
At Home
Recovery, the quiet part
where good habits help.
Most Simply Spayed spay patients recover comfortably at home with simple, consistent care. We send you home with written instructions tailored to your pet’s procedure and weights, alongside oral pain medication, an e-collar, and a direct number to our team for the first 48 hours.
Rechecks and suture removal (if applicable) stay with your family veterinarian, who already knows your pet’s history. We summarize everything we did so that conversation is short, clear, and productive.
- Quiet indoor rest for 10–14 days
- E-collar on for the full recovery window
- Shorter, leashed walks only
- Watch the incision twice daily for warmth, swelling, or discharge
- Oral pain medication as directed
- Call us for any concerns in the first 48 hours, then your family vet thereafter
Questions
Common questions about spay.
A short list of what families ask most often. Anything else, our team reads every message and replies personally.
At what age should my dog or cat be spayed?
We follow current species- and breed-specific guidance. For most cats, the procedure is typically performed around 4–6 months of age. For dogs, recommendations vary by breed and size, and we coordinate with your family veterinarian on the optimal timing. The pre-anesthetic exam on the day of surgery confirms your pet is ready.
Is the surgery safe? What are the risks?
Spay is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in veterinary medicine and carries a very low complication rate when performed in a well-equipped, monitored environment. That said, every surgery carries some risk, and our protocols (advanced anesthesia, IV fluids, continuous monitoring, multimodal analgesia) are designed specifically to reduce those risks. We will discuss your pet’s specific profile before surgery.
Will my pet be in pain after surgery?
Pain management is layered. We pre-medicate before surgery to stay ahead of discomfort, use regional and systemic analgesia during the procedure, and send home an oral pain medication tailored to your pet’s size. Most patients rest quietly through the first night and are comfortable by the next day.
How long will my pet be at the clinic?
Drop-off is in the morning (typically between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.) and most pets are ready for discharge by mid-afternoon. You will receive a specific pickup window the day before surgery, with flexibility built in for the occasional patient that needs a little more recovery time.
Will my pet need an e-collar?
Yes, we send every patient home with an appropriately sized e-collar. Licking or chewing at the incision is the single most common cause of post-operative complications, and a properly fitted collar is the most reliable way to prevent that.
Where does the follow-up care happen?
Rechecks and any suture removal (if applicable) stay with your family veterinarian. We send a written surgical summary so they have everything they need. If anything feels off in the first 48 hours, call us directly — we will help you decide what to do.
A Note from Dr. Finger
“A spay is the procedure most pet families will ever encounter. It deserves the same careful preparation, the same anesthesia attention, and the same patient-first philosophy we’d bring to any surgery — not because it’s complicated, but because it’s routine.” Dr. Seth Finger, VMD, MS · Founder & Surgeon
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