Surgery

Soft tissue surgeries we routinely perform include:

Whether a procedure is routine or more involved, your pet is closely monitored from the moment anesthesia begins through full recovery. According to the American Animal Hospital Association, anesthesia is best understood as a continuum of care that extends from preparation at home through the return home after the procedure, and our team approaches every surgical case with that same standard of thorough, end-to-end monitoring. After surgery, we provide detailed discharge instructions and remain available to answer questions as your pet heals.

Orthopedic and Advanced Surgical Procedures

For orthopedic and more advanced surgical procedures, Great Plains Veterinary Clinic coordinates with a visiting surgeon. This arrangement allows pets in Cascade County to access TPLO surgery, ACL repair, fracture repair, reconstructive procedures, and other specialized surgeries without requiring a referral to Great Falls or Bozeman.

The benefit to your pet is continuity: Dr. Johnson and our team handle all pre-surgical preparation, anesthesia, and post-operative care, while the visiting surgeon performs the procedure itself. Your pet stays in familiar hands throughout, with a team that already knows their history and temperament. If you are wondering whether a complex procedure is an option closer to home, we can consult on your pet’s case and help you understand whether coordinating with our visiting surgeon makes sense.

What to Expect Before, During, and After Surgery

Every surgical case at Great Plains Veterinary Clinic follows the same three-phase approach, from your first conversation through your pet’s return home:

Choose Great Plains Veterinary Clinic for Pet Surgery in Vaughn, MT

Great Plains Veterinary Clinic holds a perfect 5.0-star rating from the Vaughn community, built on a reputation for clear communication, honest recommendations, and care that genuinely follows through. Dr. Johnson opened this clinic because she believed pets in rural Montana deserved the same quality of surgical care available in larger markets, delivered by a team that knows your pet by name. We accept CareCredit and ScratchPay to help make surgical care accessible, and you can review payment options on our website. Learn more about Dr. Johnson before your first appointment, or reach out through our contact page to schedule a consultation and talk through your pet’s surgical needs.