REID VETERINARY HOSPITAL
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anesthesia and surgery

For some procedures, your pet will need to be administered general anesthesia so that he or she will be unconscious and not feel pain. Many pet owners worry about their pets being administered general anesthesia. We can assure you that modern anesthesia is generally quite safe; to further lower any risk, we perform a physical examination and run blood work ahead of time to catch any underlying health issues. In addition, we follow a specific anesthetic protocol, including monitoring vital signs during the procedure, to ensure the safety of our patients.
We begin most general anesthetic procedures by administering a sedative to help the pet relax and decrease any anxiety and pain. We then administer an intravenous drug to provide complete anesthesia and place a breathing tube into the patient’s trachea (windpipe). To maintain the state of unconsciousness, we deliver a gas anesthetic in combination with oxygen through the breathing tube.
​If your pet is having a minor surgical or diagnostic procedure performed, we sometimes use a local anesthetic to help control pain. For example, when we perform a biopsy (in which a small portion of tissue is surgically removed so it can be examined), we often use a local anesthetic. Local anesthetics cause a loss of sensation in the area where the procedure is being performed. We sometimes use a sedative and/or anxiolytic (anti-anxiety medication) in combination with the local anesthetic to keep pets calm during a procedure.
Hours of Operation

Monday 7:30am – 7:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am – 7:00pm
Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm
Friday 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday Closed
We have a doctor on call every evening until 10 pm. In case of an after hours emergency please contact Willamette Veterinary Hospital in Corvallis  (541-753-2223) or WilVet in Salem (503-741-8858)
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Fax: 541-812-1870
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933 SW Queen Ave.
Albany, Oregon, 97321
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  • Home
  • Meet Our Team
    • Doctors
    • Team
  • Wellness
    • Preventative Medicine
    • Puppy and Kitten Wellness
    • Adult Wellness
    • Senior Wellness
  • Services
    • Technician Appointments
    • Digital Radiography
    • Laser Therapy
    • Ultrasound
    • Anesthesia and Surgery >
      • Available Procedures
    • Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Cardiology
    • Endocrinology
    • In House Diagnostic Testing
  • Client Center
    • New Client Form
    • Records Release Form
    • PetDesk
  • Pharmacy
  • Contact