Spay and Neuter - Vet Partners Pet Hospital

Cat and Dog Spay and Neuter Services

Our experienced veterinary teams provide safe, gentle, and affordable pet spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats in the Plymouth, Edina, Apple Valley, Osseo and Minneapolis areas.

Spay & Neuter Surgeries

These common procedures are cornerstones of preventative healthcare, providing significant long-term health benefits for your pet. Learn more about how spaying or neutering can contribute to a longer, healthier life for your companion.

Benefits of Spay & Neuter Surgeries

Health Benefits

Spaying (females) prevents uterine infections and significantly reduces the risk of breast/mammary cancer, which is malignant in about 50% of dogs and 90% of cats.
Neutering (males) eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and reduces the risk of prostate problems.
Both procedures can lead to longer, healthier lives for pets, as spayed or neutered animals tend to live longer on average.

Behavioral Benefits

Spayed females will not go into heat, avoiding behaviors such as yowling, frequent urination, and attracting males.
Neutered males are less likely to roam, mark territory with strong-smelling urine, mount other animals or objects, and may show reduced aggression.
Both sexes are less likely to escape or get into fights, reducing the risk of injury or getting lost.

Community & Cost Benefits

Potential risks of Spay & Neuter Surgeries

As with any invasive procedure, spay and neuters are not without risk. Although rare in most cases, it’s good to know the potential risks of undergoing these procedures. Please consult with your veterinarian about risks for your individual pet.

What Recovery Looks Like

Immediate Post-Surgery

Home Care & Activity Restriction

Restrict activity for 10–14 days: no running, jumping, or rough play to prevent complications like incision opening or bleeding.
Use an Elizabethan collar (“cone”) to prevent licking or chewing at the surgical site.
Keep pets indoors and confined to a small area or crate to limit movement and exposure to potential infection.
Monitor the incision daily for signs of redness, swelling, discharge, or opening. Contact your veterinarian if you notice any of these.
If your pet is too active, talk to your Veterinarian about adding in medications to help with sedation.

Feeding & Comfort

Recovery Timeline

Other Surgical Services

At Vet Partners Pet Hospitals, we are equipped and trained to perform the following procedures on dogs and cats. Specific services may vary per Vet Partners Hospital:

Spay and Neuter Surgery
Hernia Repair
Oral/periodontal Surgery
Abdominal exploratory for foreign object removal
Biopsy: Skin, bone, liver, stomach, intestinal
Rhinoplasty (widening of nostrils)
Cherry eye repair
Eyelid tumor removal
Enucleation (eye removal)
Removal of bladder stones
Lump/mass removal
Lacerations and abscesses
Amputations

*This list is not fully comprehensive. If you are wondering if we perform a certain surgery or procedure at your preferred Vet Partners Hospital, please don’t hesitate to call.

Why Choose Vet Partners?

Experienced Surgeons

Our veterinary surgeons have years of experience and stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques.

Personalized Care

We treat each pet as an individual, tailoring our approach to their specific needs.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

We use multiple monitoring tools to ensure your pet’s safety under anesthesia.

Compassionate Team

Our entire staff is dedicated to making your pet’s surgical experience as stress-free as possible.

Our Positive Reviews Tell the Story of How We Love and Treat Our Pet Patients

I’ve met several vets and vet techs and you can tell they really care for the animals. And specifically Dr. Lee is the best! She is incredibly responsive when I have questions or need guidance (our dog has had two surgeries with VP), she is patient and very kind.

Ashley B.

Love the staff and service at Vet Partners. The facility is absolutely beautiful and there are so many tests that they can do in house like annual heart worm. Dr. Vance clearly loves animals and makes my dogs feel like VIPs.

Kate P.

Absolutely pleasant experience today. Brought my cat in for an abscess. Dr. Greene was awesome! The place is super nice and very clean. I also LOVE the online scheduling tool. Thanks for taking girl of my girl 🙂

Shelby

A huge heartfelt thank you to the staff at Vet Partners! They were so caring with Moo and myself! They took the time to honestly and patiently calm any concerns that I had. They really made us feel like we were important.

Cristy P.

My cat developed and abscess on Sunday night. Called first thing Monday morning and they got me in 2 hours later. The friendly, professional staff made the whole ordeal quick and pretty much painless for me. My cat is recovering quickly. Overall I would highly recommend Vet Partners to anyone needing pet care.

Jaxom

We brought our dog in for emergency surgery today, and the vet (and staff) could not have been more kind. They answered our questions and advised us without overcharging us. We had never been to this clinic before, but we will switch. Dr. Temple was amazing!