Some surgical procedures are able to be planned out in advance and are considered elective. Other surgical needs can come on suddenly or need timely intervention. We are here for you and your pet when you need us most.  

Our doctors are here to help guide you though tough decisions such as when/where/why to consider a surgical procedure so that you can make the best choice for your family. 

Haven Lake Animal Hospital has been providing the communities of Milford, Dover, Milton, Lewes, and Rehoboth with expert veterinary care for more than 25 years. An important element of that care is providing our experience in elective and urgent care surgery for your pets when they need it the most.

General Surgery

Soft tissue surgery includes any surgical procedure that is not orthopedic in its nature. These types of surgeries usually include:

• Spaying and neutering
• Mass or tumor removal
• Laceration and abscess repair
• Surgeries that involve internal or external stitches due to trauma
• Feline declawing and dewclaw removal
• Gastrointestinal surgeries
• Urogenital tract exploration and repair
• Repair of skin folds, such as the eyes, tail, and vulva
• Repair of the nasal passages
• Corrective ear surgery (for chronic ear infections)
• Eye and eyelid surgeries for developmental defects and trauma

As with all of our signature services, you can rest assured that your pet will receive the highest quality preoperative and postoperative care to complement our surgical procedure, including in-house diagnostic services, medications and rehabilitation services to ensure successful pain management, as well as full instructions for at-home care and follow-up procedures.

Surgical Release Form

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our services, or to schedule a preliminary consultation or appointment.