Pet Surgery in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, that does planned surgery for dogs and cats. Common reasons include removing a lump, closing a wound, and the spay or neuter most pets have when young.

Every surgery starts with an exam. The vet at Petfolk Fishers explains what they want to do, why, and what home care will look like, before you agree to anything.

Call (463) 208-4426 or book online to talk through surgery.

What kinds of surgery does Petfolk Fishers do?

The clinic handles routine soft-tissue surgery: lump and mass removals, wound and bite repairs, and spays and neuters. Lumps are a big share of this work. When spays, neuters and dental work are set aside, about 38 in every 100 dog surgeries across Petfolk are to take off a growth (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Dogs make up about 7 in 10 of all surgery patients across Petfolk in that same year.

Some operations, such as certain bone and joint repairs, are best done by a board-certified surgeon. If your pet needs one, the team will say so and help you find a specialist near Fishers. Ask the team which procedures are done on site.

Before the day

1. Exam and plan. The vet checks your pet and goes over the surgery, the risks and the recovery.

2. Blood work. Often done ahead of time to make sure the liver and kidneys can handle anesthesia (medicine that keeps your pet asleep and pain-free).

3. Estimate. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

4. Fasting steps. The team tells you when to stop food the night before.

How is my pet kept safe under anesthesia?

A team member watches your pet the whole time they are asleep. They track heart rate, breathing, oxygen and temperature, and they keep your pet warm. Pain control starts before the first cut and goes home with you. Older pets and flat-faced breeds get extra care in the plan, so tell the team about any past reactions to medicine.

Calm hands on a stressful day

Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic. Surgery day starts with a quiet check-in, and the team takes things slowly with pets who shake at the door. You'll get a call or text when your pet is awake.

Should a lump be removed or just watched?

It depends on what the lump is. The vet often starts with a needle sample, a quick test that pulls a few cells out with a small needle so they can be checked under a microscope. Lumps that grow fast, change shape, bleed or bother your pet usually come off. Small, soft, slow lumps can sometimes be measured and watched. The tissue removed in surgery can be sent to a lab, so you know what it was.

The first two weeks at home

• Keep walks short and on leash. No running, jumping or rough play.

• Use the cone or recovery suit so your pet can't lick the stitches.

• Check the incision once a day. Some bruising is normal; swelling, heat or leaking is not.

• Give pain medicine exactly as written, even if your pet seems fine.

• Most stitches come out, or are checked, at about 10 to 14 days.

Living near Geist or the Fishers trails? Hold off on swims and long hikes until the vet clears the incision.

When to call after surgery

Call Petfolk Fishers if your pet won't eat by the next day, the incision opens or drains, or your pet seems more sore instead of less. If your pet collapses, has pale gums or is bleeding heavily, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers.

Our surgery clinic

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037, near 106th Street and Lantern Road, with parking out front. Pre-surgery blood work can often be done in the same visit as the exam.

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