Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

Surgery
With the exception of emergencies, we perform surgeries by appointment. We have a dedicated surgical suite where we perform sterile surgical procedures. Our doctors and staff take all safety precautions for the health and safety of your pet. All of our patients are placed on water-circulating heating pads and a member of our surgical team monitors their vital signs continuously during each procedure with multi-parameter monitors. Grace Animal Hospital is one of only a few hospitals in South Carolina that performs anesthesia with a ventilator allowing us to breath for your pet. At discharge, a member of our staff will go over any post-op care instructions and answer any questions you have.

We strongly recommend pre-anesthesia blood-work to test the functions of your pet’s vital organs. Our veterinarians personally conduct a pre-anesthetic physical exam to finalize surgical plans.

For cases requiring the consultation of a surgical specialist, we can refer surgical cases to

• South Carolina Veterinary Surgical Referral Service
  
• Upstate Veterinary Specialists
  
• University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
   

Internal Medicine
The Internal Medicine section offers a wide range of technologically advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonary diseases, hematology, and infectious disease.  Additionally, Dr. Jacinda DeRoy has a special interest in geriatric and small animal endocrinology services.

For cases requiring the consultation of a specialist, we refer Internal Medicine cases to

• South Carolina Veterinary Surgical Referral Service
  
• Upstate Veterinary Specialists
  
• University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital