Pet Surgery
Most surgery questions come down to two things: is it safe for my pet, and what happens afterward? Petfolk Johns Creek, at Medley in Johns Creek Town Center, performs spays and neuters, dental procedures, mass removals, and other soft tissue surgeries with pre-anesthetic checks, monitoring, and pain control.
All pets go home the same day. Surgery starts with a consultation at our Johns Creek clinic.
Call (470) 964-6691 or book online. Open 8am–6pm, seven days a week.
When to go to a 24-hour emergency hospital
After surgery, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital for an incision that opens, bleeding that won't stop, pale gums, trouble breathing, collapse, repeated vomiting, or a pet who can't stand or seems in severe pain. During clinic hours, call the clinic first.
Petfolk Johns Creek is open 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. We don't provide overnight care, so anything that can't wait until morning belongs at a 24-hour emergency hospital.
Surgeries Petfolk Performs
Spays and neuters
Dental procedures, including extractions
Lump and mass removals
Wound repair and other soft tissue surgery
If your pet needs a procedure the clinic doesn't perform, such as complex orthopedic surgery, the vet will refer you to a specialty hospital.
The Safety Checks Before Anesthesia
A pre-anesthetic exam to check the heart, lungs, and overall health
Lab work to confirm the liver and kidneys can handle anesthesia
A fasting plan, usually food away the night before with water allowed
A review of medications, including which to give the morning of surgery
During the procedure, Petfolk uses pet-specific anesthesia, continuous monitoring, and pain management. AAHA's anesthesia guidelines describe the monitoring standards veterinary teams follow.
Surgery Day
Drop-off in the morning, with a final check and a chance to ask questions.
Your pet is sedated, anesthetized, and monitored throughout.
Recovery happens in a quiet area, and the team updates you when your pet is awake.
Pickup the same day, with pain medication and written discharge instructions. Aftercare instructions and recheck reminders are also in the Petfolk app.
Our Gentle Handling team uses treats and a slow pace for the parts your pet is awake for, like the pre-surgery check.
“Great follow up and outlined all the options carefully with us.”
— Charlotte S., Petfolk client
Recovery at Home
Check the incision twice a day for redness, swelling, discharge, or a bad smell.
Keep the cone or recovery suit on so your pet can't lick or chew the incision.
Limit activity as instructed, usually leash walks only and no jumping or rough play.
Give pain medication exactly as prescribed. Never give human pain relievers.
Keep your pet cool and indoors in hot weather, especially while wearing a cone.
When Surgery Isn't the Next Step
Not every lump needs to come off right away. A needle sample can often show whether a lump is likely harmless, and some can be measured and watched. The vet will explain why surgery is recommended, and what happens if you wait.
What Surgery Costs Depends On
The procedure and how long it takes
Pre-anesthetic exam and lab work
Anesthesia, monitoring, and IV fluids
Pain medication and any lab analysis of removed tissue
A cone or recovery suit, and recheck visits
You'll get an estimate before surgery is scheduled. PetfolkCare members get $200 off spay or neuter and annual dental cleanings, plus 10% off lab work.
Know the Plan Before Surgery Day
Book a surgical consultation at Petfolk Johns Creek or call (470) 964-6691, and leave knowing how your pet will be kept safe and what recovery looks like.