Veterinary Surgery at Frey Pet Hospital

At Frey Pet Hospital, our experienced surgical team offers a wide range of pet surgical procedures in Cedar Rapids to meet your pet’s needs, from soft tissue surgeries to complex orthopedic repairs. Our fully equipped surgical vet clinic in Cedar Rapids ensures your pet receives the safest and most effective surgical care possible.

Expert Surgical Care, Tailored to Your Pet

Soft Tissue Surgery in Cedar Rapids

Our skilled veterinary team provides many types of soft tissue surgery in Cedar Rapids, including:

  • Mass (lump) removals
  • Bladder stone removal
  • Eye and ear surgeries
  • Laceration repairs

Early detection and removal of suspicious masses are critical for achieving the best outcomes.

Our surgical suite is sterile, state-of-the-art, and modeled after the standards of human hospitals.

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Spay and Neuter Surgery in Cedar Rapids

Spaying and neutering your pets is one of the most important preventative procedures you can provide.

Our spay and neuter surgery in Cedar Rapids offers important benefits, including:

  • Prevention of reproductive diseases
  • Reduction of unwanted behaviors
  • Helping to control the pet overpopulation crisis

We also offer laparoscopic spay surgery—a minimally invasive alternative to traditional spay procedures that can reduce pain, speed recovery, and improve comfort for your pet.

Timing matters:

  • For small dogs and cats, spaying or neutering is ideally done around 6 months of age.

  • For medium and large breed dogs, we typically recommend waiting until 9 to 12 months to ensure proper development.

Our team follows strict anesthetic and surgical protocols to maximize your pet’s safety and comfort.

Learn more about our spay and neuter services for dogs and cats and how they support long-term health for your pet.

Advanced Orthopedic Surgery for Pets in Cedar Rapids, IA

When orthopedic problems arise, expert intervention can change your pet’s future.

Led by Dr. Ryan Steen — trained at Ohio State University — our vet surgeons in Cedar Rapids specialize in:

  • Fracture repairs (IM pin fixation, external fixation, ASIF plating)
  • ACL (cranial cruciate ligament) repairs using lateral suture or TTA techniques
  • Luxating patella stabilization
  • Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) for hip conditions

We also maintain strong referral relationships for cases requiring highly specialized equipment or techniques, ensuring every pet has access to the right care.

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