Additional Surgeries
We’re excited to announce that in addition to spaying and neutering, we are now offering new surgical services at our Noblesville location (10175 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060).
At our low-cost spay/neuter clinic, our mission has always been to reduce animal overpopulation and to prevent suffering. That mission hasn’t changed- but we’re now going a step further. Our experienced and compassionate veterinary team is proud to provide high-quality, affordable care for all animals, including services beyond standard spay and neuter. These new offerings are easy to schedule and designed to meet the needs of both individual pet owners, shelters, and rescue organizations. We strive to make essential veterinary care affordable and accessible to everyone so they can take care of their pet.
Amputations
Tail Amputations
Amputation may be recommended for a tail due to birth defects, neurologic issues, severe trauma, or cancer. While the idea can be overwhelming, this procedure often provides fast and lasting pain relief—especially when compared to the ongoing discomfort caused by injury or disease.
Most pets adjust very well after surgery. When they’re missing a tail, they can still enjoy a happy, active life.
Price Range $100-$300
Leg Amputations
Amputation may be recommended for leg due to birth defects, neurologic issues, severe trauma, or cancer. While the idea can be overwhelming, this procedure often provides fast and lasting pain relief—especially when compared to the ongoing discomfort caused by injury or disease.
Most pets adjust very well after surgery. When they’re missing a limb, they can still enjoy a happy, active life.
Price Range $300-850
Ear Surgery
Aural Hematoma
An ear hematoma happens when blood vessels in the ear flap rupture, often due to excessive head shaking from ear infections, allergies, or insect bites. This is a painful condition, and prompt treatment is important.
Ear hematomas can be treated with surgery to remove the trapped blood and prevent recurrence. If left untreated, the body may eventually absorb the blood, but this can lead to permanent tissue damage. The result is often a thickened, misshapen “cauliflower ear” that may obstruct the ear canal and cause ongoing issues.
Price Range $150-$250
TECA (Total Ear Canal Ablation)
A Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) is the surgical removal of the entire ear canal, while the outer ear flap (pinna) is left in place. This procedure is usually recommended for pets with chronic, painful ear conditions that no longer respond to medication.
TECA can significantly improve quality of life by eliminating the source of pain and infection, especially in severe or recurring cases.
Price: $2,500
Eye Surgery
Cherry Eye
Cherry eye occurs when a tear gland in your dog’s third eyelid pops out of place, creating a red, swollen lump in the corner of the eye. Surgical repair helps reposition the gland to restore normal function and prevent long-term eye issues. The sooner this issue is addressed and repaired the less chance there is of any permanent visual impairment.
Price $275 per eye
Meibomian Gland Tumor Removal
Most eyelid tumors in pets are benign, with the most common type being a Meibomian gland adenoma. Other types may include papillomas or melanomas.
As these growths get larger, they can start to rub against the surface of the eye (the cornea), causing irritation, ulcers, or even infection. Early removal is often recommended to keep your pet comfortable and protect their eye health.
Price $100
Entropion Repair (Folding in of Eyelid)
Entropion is a condition where the eyelid rolls inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the eye. This can be painful and lead to eye damage if left untreated. Entropion surgery corrects the eyelid position to prevent irritation and protect your pet’s vision. Most pets feel much more comfortable after recovery and can return to normal activity quickly.
Price Range $125-$250
Eye Enucleation
Enucleation is the surgical removal of an eye, typically due to severe trauma, infection, cancer, or painful conditions like glaucoma. It’s performed to relieve pain and prevent further complications.
Price $175-$400
Hernias
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair
An umbilical hernia happens when the belly button (umbilicus) doesn’t close completely after birth. This allows fat—or in some cases, intestines—to push through the abdominal wall.
Umbilical hernias are usually first noticed when your pet is a puppy or kitten. They’re often repaired at the time of spay or neuter surgery, but if your pet is already fixed, the hernia can be corrected on its own with a simple procedure.
Price Range: $55-$75 with spay/neuter surgery $125-$150 without spay/neuter surgery
Inguinal Hernia (Dog)
An inguinal hernia happens when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin area. This can cause discomfort and lead to serious complications if not treated.
Price Range: $350-$400
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Diaphragmatic surgery is performed to repair a tear or hole in the diaphragm—the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This injury can happen due to trauma like being hit by a car. Surgery helps restore normal breathing and protects vital organs.
Price Range: $350-$750
Emergency Surgeries
Foreign Body
Pets may need exploratory surgery or foreign body removal for various reasons, such as accidentally swallowing objects, chronic vomiting, digestive blockages, or unexplained weight loss and appetite changes. We carefully evaluate each case to choose the safest and most effective treatment, always prioritizing your pet’s health and well-being.
Price Range: $1,000-$1,500
Pyometra
Pyometra is a life-threatening infection of the uterus that can occur in unspayed female pets. It requires emergency surgery to remove the infected uterus and ovaries (a spay). Prompt treatment is critical to save your pet’s life.
Price Range: $350-$800
Gastropexy
To Reduce the Risk of Stomach Twist (Bloat)
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), often called stomach twist or bloat, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that mainly affects dogs—especially large breeds. Our experienced team performs gastropexy surgery to secure the stomach and reduce the risk of twisting. It is preferred to do this surgery doing your pet’s spay or neuter surgery.
Price Range $450-$500
Dew Claw Removal
Dew claw surgery involves removing the small, extra toe on a dog’s front or rear legs. It’s often recommended if the dew claw is loose, injured, or causing repeated issues like snagging or infection. Some dew claws are attached by bone, while others are only attached by skin and tissue—making them easier to remove. The type of attachment can affect the complexity of the procedure and the cost. Our team will evaluate your pet and provide a clear recommendation and estimate. This procedure can be done on its own or at the time of your pet’s spay or neuter surgery.
Price Range: $75-$150
Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures
Cystotomy
Cystotomy is a surgical procedure where an incision is made into the bladder to remove bladder stones or other obstructions. This helps relieve discomfort and prevent urinary problems.
Price Range: $500-$750
Splenectomy (Removal of Spleen)
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen. In dogs, this is often needed due to a mass, rupture, bleeding, or other conditions like splenic tumors. Removing the spleen can be life-saving and helps prevent internal bleeding or further complications.
Price Range: $750-$1,000
Facial Fold Resection
Facial fold resection is the surgical removal of excessive skin folds around the face. This is most commonly performed in breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, and Persian cats. Deep skin folds can trap moisture, leading to recurring infections, and may also rub against the eyes, causing chronic irritation. Surgery helps reduce these issues and keeps your pet more comfortable and healthy.
Price: $750
Skin Biopsy
A biopsy involves removing and submitting a small sample of abnormal tissue for testing. It’s typically done when a definitive diagnosis is needed to determine the best treatment—such as surgery, medication, or radiation.
Common biopsy sites include the nose, paw pads, toes (digits), and limbs. This procedure helps us better understand the issue so we can recommend the most effective care for your pet. In some cases, if specialized treatments like radiation or certain medications are needed, your pet may be referred to a full-service veterinary facility.
*Please note, there may be additional charges to send the specimen to an external lab for testing.
Price: $150
Episoplasty/Vulvoplasty
Vulvar fold resection is the surgical removal of excessive skin around the vulva, most commonly seen in Bulldogs, Mastiffs, Beagles, and other breeds with a “recessed vulva.” These skin folds can trap moisture and bacteria, leading to chronic skin infections or urinary tract infections. This surgery corrects the issue and helps prevent recurring infections, improving your pet’s comfort and health.
Price Range: $350-$500
Feline Perineal Urethrostomy
Perineal urethrostomy is a surgery that creates a new, wider opening for urine to pass when the normal urethra is blocked by stones, strictures, or tumors. This helps your cat urinate comfortably and reduces the risk of serious complications.
Price: $1,250
Mastectomy (Small Dogs and Cats Only)
This surgery involves the removal of cancerous breast tissue. In cats, mammary tumors are often malignant, so a radical mastectomy—removing one or both entire sides of the mammary chain—is typically recommended. This extensive surgery helps prevent cancer from spreading and improves your pet’s chances for a healthier future. Exam may be required prior to scheduled surgery.
Price Range: $500-$1,200
Mass Removal
We offer surgical removal of both cancerous and non-cancerous growths. These can range from a single large mass to several smaller ones.
In some cases, we may recommend sending the removed tissue to a lab for further analysis—this process is called a biopsy or histopathology. It helps identify the exact type of growth and determines whether all abnormal cells were successfully removed.
The cost of the procedure depends on the number of growths and the time required for surgery. We’ll provide a detailed estimate after an initial evaluation.
Price Range: $250-$500
Histopathology: $200
Wound and Laceration Repair
Before repairing a wound, it’s essential to thoroughly clean and debride the area—removing debris, foreign material, and damaged tissue. Once the wound is clean, our team performs wound repair, which may include stitches or other closure techniques to promote healing and reduce the risk of infection.
Price Range: $150-$300
Orthopedic Surgeries
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery involves removing the head and neck of the femur (thigh bone) leaving the hip socket (acetabulum) empty, to eliminate painful bone-on-bone contact in the hip joint. This will create a “false joint” where scar tissue forms, allowing pain-free mobility. The surgery is often recommended for smaller dogs (under 65 lbs) and cats with hip problems like hip dysplasia, hip luxation, fractured femur neck or Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
The initial recovery phase involves pain management and restricted activity followed by Physical therapy to increase the range of motion. While some degree of lameness may persist, FHO surgery can significantly improve a dog’s mobility and quality of life.
Price Range: $500-$1,200
ACL Repair (Lateral Suture or TPLO)
Cranial Cruciate Ligament; (CCL) is one of the most important stabilizers of the knee. It prevents hyperextension, limits internal rotation, and prevents the tibia (shin bone) from sliding forward each time the leg bears weight. When the CCL is damaged, the result is an unstable knee. This instability results in pain and inflammation. Over time, debilitating arthritis develops. Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) of the stifle joint (=knee) is one of the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. It may happen acutely as the result of a true traumatic injury or slow deterioration of the ligament as a dog ages.
TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery stabilizes a dog’s knee joint by altering the angle of the tibial plateau (the top of the shinbone), effectively neutralizing the forces that cause instability when the CCL is damaged. Instead of attempting to repair the torn ligament, TPLO stabilizes the joint by changing the way the femur (thigh bone) and tibia interact during weight-bearing, eliminating the need for a functional CCL.
Price Range $1,200-$3,000
Luxating Patella GI, GII, GIII
Patella or knee cap normally slides up and down within a groove running along the front of the femur within the knee joint as the knee is flexed and extended. In case of medial luxation or MPL, the patella pops out of its groove to the inside. The condition causing discomfort and disruption of the normal function of the knee by pulling the quadriceps muscle group out of its normal alignment.
MPL surgery aims to stabilize the patella in its correct position. This is most commonly achieved using a combination of one or more of some surgical modifications:
- A trochleoplasty is performed to increase the depth of the trochlear groove, creating a deeper groove makes it more difficult for the patella to luxate.
- A lateral tibial tuberosity transposition is performed to shift the insertion point of the patellar tendon laterally, this procedure re-aligns the patella with its groove.
- A lateral imbrication, in which the stretched portion of the joint capsule on the outer (lateral) side of the knee joint is tightened up, helps to further stabilize the patella.
- A medial desmotomy, or vertical incision through the contracted connective tissues and joint capsule on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint, releases tension that has been helping to hold the quadriceps and patella in their medially displaced position.
Price: $1,500-$2,500
Fracture Repair
Fracture repair in cats and dogs typically involves surgical stabilization of the broken bone fragments to promote healing. Depending on the fracture type, location, age and body weight various techniques may be used. Proper immobilization, pain management, and rehabilitation are crucial for a successful recovery.
Price starts at $2,000 and will be at the surgeon’s discretion based on findings from x-ray and dependent on surgery time
Cryptorchid
A cryptorchid surgery refers to the procedure used to remove one or both undescended testicles in male dogs and cats. Normally, the testicles descend into the scrotum shortly after birth, but in cryptorchid pets, one or both testicles remain in the abdomen or groin. This condition can increase the risk of testicular cancer and behavioral issues, so surgical removal is necessary. The procedure may be more complex than a routine neuter, especially if the testicle is located in the abdomen.
Price Range:
X-Rays
Price Range: $100-$400
Disclaimer:
All surgical procedures are performed at the discretion of the doctor. Pricing is subject to change based on the doctor’s assessment and any additional needs identified before or during the procedure. You may be required to sign a high-risk consent form, have lab work completed prior to surgery, undergo an exam or diagnostic imaging (such as X-rays), or have specimens sent out for histopathology. These services, if deemed necessary, will incur additional costs.
Please also be aware that your pet may need to go home with post-operative medications such as antibiotics, pain management, or an e-collar. These items are not included in the base surgical estimate and will be added if required to support your pet’s recovery.