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| Day | Open | Close |
| Monday | 8:00am | 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am | 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00pm | 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am | 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am | 5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
We are open Monday - Friday
Closed for Lunch daily from 12:30pm - 2:00pm
(716)433-8670
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Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic is fully equipped to perform most surgical procedures. Prior to each procedure, every patient receives a thorough physical examination, and we will perform laboratory blood testing to check overall health and identify any anesthetic risks. Our hospital is outfitted with cutting-edge equipment, and our knowledgeable team is experienced in the most modern surgical techniques. More importantly, we always adhere to the strictest standards of safety and care. . Spay & Neuter . Soft Tissue/Mass Removal Surgery . Orthopedic Surgery . What You Need to Know Before Surgery Many people have questions about various aspects of their pet's surgery, and we hope this information will help.
Is the anesthetic safe? Today's modern anesthetic drugs and monitors have made surgery much safer than in the past. Here at Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic, we do a thorough physical exam on your pet before administering any anesthetics, to ensure that a fever or other illness won't be a problem. We also adjust the amount and type of anesthetic used depending on the health of your pet. Every pet needs preopertive blood work prior to surgery to ensure that the liver and kidneys can handle the anesthetic. Even apparently healthy animals can have serious organ system problems that cannot be detected without blood testing. If there is a problem, it is much better to find it before it causes anesthetic or surgical complications. Animals that have minor dysfunction will handle the anesthetic better if they receive IV fluids during surgery. If serious problems are detected, surgery can be postponed until the problem is corrected. For geriatric or ill pets, additional blood tests, electrocardiograms, or x-rays may be required before surgery as well. It is important that surgery be done on an empty stomach to reduce the risk of vomiting during and after anesthesia. You will need to withhold food after 7pm the day before surgery. Water can be left down for the pet even on the morning of surgery.
For dog male neuter surgeries, we use absorbable sutures underneath the skin. These will dissolve on their own, and do not need to be removed. Male cats will not have sutures after neutering. Most other surgeries, including spays and tumor removals, do require skin sutures. With either type of suture, you will need to keep an eye on the incision for swelling or discharge, and make sure your pet is not licking the area. If licking is noted, your pet may need an E collar (lamp shade type cone) to prevent licking. If there are skin sutures, these will usually be removed 10 to 14 days after surgery. You will also need to limit your pet's activity level for 14 days and no baths are allowed for the first 10 days after surgery.
Anything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in animals. Pets may not show the same symptoms of pain as people do. Pain medications needed will depend on the surgery performed. We will do our best to prevent and manage your pet's discomfort. If you feel your pet is painful, please call our office. Most young puppies and kittens having routine spay or neuter surgery will not show any signs of discomfort. Providing whatever pain relief is appropriate is a humane and caring thing to do for your pet. We will go over pain medicine directions when you take your pet home. Please contact us before giving your pet any human medications because some of these can be very toxic to animals, especially cats.
What other decisions do I need to make? While your pet is under anesthesia, it may be the ideal time to perform other procedures, such as dentistry, ear cleaning, removing small warts, getting an x-ray or implanting an identification microchip. If you would like an estimate for these extra services, please call ahead of time. This is especially important if the person dropping the pet off for surgery is not the primary decision maker for the pet's care. Dental procedures cannot be combined with all types of surgery; please call our office for more information. When you bring your pet in for surgery, we will need 15 to 20 minutes of your time to review your estimate and make decisions on any optional procedures. We will call you before your scheduled surgery appointment to confirm the time you will be dropping your pet off and to answer any questions you might have. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call us with any questions about your pet's health or surgery. |
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Appointment Policy
To allow ample time for all patients and scheduled surgical procedures, we operate primarily by appointment.
Emergency cases shall always receive top priority, which is why occasional appointment delay is inevitable.
Please realize that we make a sincere attempt to see each client on time.
For your convenience, drop-off appointments are available.
A "drop off" means you could bring your pet at the time that works best for you and leave him/her with us for a couple of hours.
Usually we will ask you to drop off sometime in the morning so our doctors can examine the patient in between appointments or at the time purposely reserved for admitted patients.
Once the doctor is done, they will give you a call to go over the diagnosis and to give you discharge instructions.
New clients/patient are recomended to come 10 minutes prior to their schedule appointment to verify information.
Please send or bring their records 48 hours prior to schedule appointment from previous veterinary care.
For the safety of all animals in our care, we require that all vaccinations be up to date.
All animal that don't have a record of an updated rabies vaccination will be required to get one per New York State Law.
Even though we make every effort to make our patients feel comfortable during visits,
they may be a little uneasy about new people, new surroundings and other pets.
This is one of the reasons we ask you to restrain your pet.
We recommend that animals be placed on a 4 to 6 foot lead or in pet carriers before entering the waiting room.
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Payment Policy
We require full payment at the time that services are rendered.
For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash and personal checks.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer any payment plans.
Please let us know when you call or check-in at the desk if you have a financial limit for your visit.
We will do our best to prioritize which services your pet receives to stay within your means.
New clients/patients may need to place a deposit for their schedule appointment.
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Patient Arrival Policy
For your protection, and that of others, all dogs must be on a 4 to 6 foot lead and properly controlled while in the waiting area or exam rooms.
All cats must be presented in an appropriate cat carrier or on a 4 to 6 foot lead.
It can help to get your cat into the carrier by placing them in backward (tail first).
Nervous cats appreciate a towel or blanket placed over their carrier for added privacy.
Please place the carrier on the bench in the waiting area rather than the floor to keep your cat above most dogs.
All exotic pets must be confined to a pet carrier, cage, cardboard box or pillow case depending on species.
Feel free to call for suggestions if needed.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your scheduled appointment time we may need to reschedule your appointment.
Please call before arriving as a walk-in appointment.
We appreciate this courtesy as it allows us to be better prepared to handle emergencies and can help minimize your wait by letting you know if a doctor is available to see your pet at this time.
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