Surgery

Whether your pet needs a routine mass removal or a life-saving emergency procedure, choosing the right veterinary surgeon can feel overwhelming. TLC Vet Care combines advanced surgical skill, cutting-edge monitoring equipment, and compassionate, small-town service to give Hastings, NE pet parents total peace of mind.

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Comprehensive surgical offerings  

• Soft-tissue: tumor excision, foreign-body removal, bladder stone cystotomy, splenectomy, wound reconstruction, gastropexy for bloat prevention.  

• Orthopedic: Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) for cranial cruciate tears, fracture plating, luxating patella correction, FHO hip salvage.  

• Reproductive & routine: spay, neuter, cryptorchid surgery, C-section, pyometra resolution.  

• Emergency & critical care: GDV/bloat, trauma, internal bleeding, and obstructed labor—24/7 on-call support for established clients.

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Gold-standard safety protocols  

1. Individualized anesthetic plan based on age, breed, medical history, and pre-op bloodwork.  

2. Dedicated anesthesia technician monitoring ECG, Doppler blood pressure, capnography, temperature, and SpO₂ in real time.  

3. Pressure-regulated IV fluid pumps, Bair Hugger warm-air blankets, and heated surgery tables to prevent hypothermia.  

4. Sterile instrument packs autoclaved for each patient; we follow AAHA guidelines for hospital‐grade infection control.

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Pain management that sets us apart  

• Pre-emptive analgesia, local nerve blocks, CRI opioid infusions, and Class IV therapeutic laser for faster tissue repair.  

• Written home-care plan with 24-hour nurse hotline so you’re never left guessing during recovery.

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Client conveniences you’ll love  

• Same-day surgical consults available for urgent cases.  

• Transparent estimates, CareCredit financing, and pet-specific insurance claim support.  

• Text or video updates while your pet is under our care.

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For the safest, most compassionate pet surgery in Hastings and the surrounding Tri-Cities area, phone 402-463-2899 today.

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