No one likes to have surgery, and no one likes to put their pet, their best furry friend, through surgery unnecessarily. Sometimes, however, surgery is the appropriate decision whether it is an optional surgery or a required surgery.

If your pet requires a surgical procedure, they will be in capable hands at Altadena Valley Animal Clinic. We perform surgery for the removal of masses, growths, lumps, and bumps, laceration repairs, cystotomies, and oral surgeries for complex extractions. Our doctors also conduct GI surgeries such as intestinal biopsies, enterotomy, gastrotomy, and removal of foreign body obstructions.

Surgery

Our doctors are also skilled at performing optional surgeries such as spays and neuters for pets who will not be used for breeding purposes. Spay and neuter recommendations are made based on your pet’s breed and age. Talk to us about reasons to have your pet spayed or neutered.

To ensure your pet’s safety, prior to surgery we perform a physical exam and often recommend blood work so that we can check for any abnormalities or conditions that may cause difficulties. Anesthesia is tailored specifically for each individual pet. When your pet is ready to go home, we will provide you with post-surgery care and medication instructions.

Your pet’s health is our top priority, and we want to make sure that all of our patients receive the best possible outcome. Altadena Valley Animal Clinic is conveniently located to pet owners from Birmingham to Cahaba Heights, Mountain Brook, Homewood and beyond.

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Our Reviews

  • I love AVAC! Dr Brennan always takes time to answer all my questions and does a thorough exam when I bring my pups in. I love how she sits down in the floor with them because they are always anxious. The vet techs are great and very knowledgeable. I feel like they really care about my fur babies and provide them with excellent care.

    Lori V.
  • Altadena has always treated my pets with such great care! The Drs and techs are so friendly and knowledgeable as well as the other staff. They get very excited to see my pets and we will be staying here for good!

    Olivia V.
  • My family dog of 15 years passed away recently. Dr. Brennan treated us with so much kindness. She explained the process and gave us as much time as we needed to say goodbye. I’m very grateful for her compassion during such a hard time.

    Anna H.
  • Hershey absolutely loves coming here and gets so excited when we pull up. He always comes home happy and healthy. A couple times, they have called me to let me know he didn’t eat while boarding or had a little diarrhea, but they always check with me before doing anything extra with him. They truly care about the pets in their care! Kudos to the entire staff and thank you for all you do!

    Joanna G.
  • My cat, who’s my entire world, wasn’t feeling great so I made an appointment same day with Altadena Clinic. They made sure my cat was well taken care, walked me through everything and even did a follow up check in. It’s client service like that, which builds loyalty and respect. Thank you especially to Leslie & Dr Gonzalez for treating my baby with kindness & care.

    Jacob L.

CLINIC HOURS

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Boarding Pick-Up Only

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