Rogue Valley Veterinary Hospital offers complete surgical care for your pets.  Our doctors are able to perform preventive surgeries, as well as, advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery in our sterile surgical suite.  We offer the safest anesthesia available and monitoring technology to help ensure your pet’s safety during and after surgery.  All surgical patients receive an IV catheter and IV fluids for the duration of their surgery, which keeps them well-hydrated and helps them recover faster. Post-operative pain medication will ensure your pet recovers comfortably. During recovery, pets are closely monitored by our licensed technicians.

 

Prior to surgery, all pets are required to have  a thorough examination performed by the veterinarian.  We recommend pre-anesthetic blood testing to gather information of any underlying conditions.  Our veterinarian will provide you with a treatment plan, estimate of costs, and will schedule your pet’s surgery admittance appointment time.  At surgery admittance, the technician will review your contact information, review any changes in your pet’s health status, and will review the estimate of the treatment cost with you.  You will have time to ask any questions you may have about the procedure.  Our surgery technician or the doctor will call you to give a progress report on your pet’s status as your pet is recovering from anesthesia.  When your pet is discharged from the hospital, you will be informed about any needed post-operative or physical rehabilitation care.   

You can make a difference! Every year, millions of unwanted dogs, cats, puppies, kittens are euthanized. By sterilizing your pet you will prevent unwanted births and enhance your pet’s quality of life. The surgery eliminates behavioral problems associated with mating instinct.  These undesirable behaviors may include:  female aggression in dogs due to cycle, urination and yowling in cats due to heat cycle, marking behavior in male dogs and cats, roaming and aggression based on mating behavior.  In addition to eliminating undesirable mating behavior, spaying and castration also helps to prevent some serious health concerns such as: prostate disease, ovarian and testicular cancer, pyometra (a life threatening uterine infection due to hormonal influences), and can reduce the odds of your dog developing breast cancer by as much as 90%!  Consult with one of our veterinarians about the most appropriate time to spay or neuter your pet.

Dr. Mair’s veterinary education was obtained at Michigan State University in 1999. She successfully completed an internal medicine internship and surgery residency at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts.  Upon completion of her residency in July 2003, she accepted a full time surgery position at VCA Northwood Hospital in Indiana.   She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2005.  August 2008 She had moved back to Michigan and began her Mobile Surgery Service, as well as working at Veterinary Care Specialists in Milford, MI.

Prior to veterinary school she attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI where she obtained a degree in finance and economics after which she completed my Masters of Business Administration. She was employed by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies from 1989 through 1995.

WHAT IS A DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS?

A Diplomate refers to a veterinarian who has been board certified in veterinary surgery. Only veterinarians who have successfully completed the certification requirements of the ACVS are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have earned the right to be called specialists in veterinary surgery.

Veterinarians wishing to become board certified must complete a three-year residency program, meet specific training and caseload requirements, perform research and have their research published. This process is supervised by current ACVS Diplomates, ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. Once the residency is completed, the resident must sit for and pass a rigorous examination. Only then does the veterinarian earn the title of ACVS Diplomate.

WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT ME?

Veterinary medicine is a second career for me. I truly feel blessed to have found a profession that I love. My goal is to develop a strong relationship with veterinarians referring cases as well as veterinarians that have me perform surgeries in their clinics. My promise is to always do my best for you and your pet. In the end, the most important goal is a successful surgical outcome.   I’ll be there to help you achieve this end.