It’s that exciting time of year again! 🏆 Nominations are officially open for the Times Union Best of the Capital Region 2026, and we’d be honored to have your support to make it to the voting round.

Thanks to you, 4 Paws Veterinary Care has been voted #1 in Rensselaer County and Top 2 in the Capital Region for six years in a row—an achievement we couldn’t have reached without our amazing clients. Let’s keep the streak going!

👉 Click here to nominate us today! 

The nomination round runs January 22 through February 2, and every nomination truly makes a difference.

Veterinary Surgery

At 4 Paws Veterinary Care, we approach every surgical procedure with the utmost compassion, transparency, and clinical precision. Our experienced veterinary team performs a full range of veterinary surgery services for dogs and cats in Wynantskill, Troy, East Greenbush, Albany, and surrounding New York communities—always with your pet’s safety and comfort as our top priority.

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Compassionate, High-Quality Surgical Care

Veterinary surgery is recommended when it is the best—and only—path to restoring your pet’s health and comfort. At 4 Paws, our surgical services are designed to minimize stress while delivering optimal outcomes. From advanced laser procedures to emergency surgeries, our team uses state-of-the-art equipment and gold-standard protocols to ensure safe, effective results.

Common surgical procedures we offer include:

  • Mass or tumor removal
  • Wound repair
  • Bladder stone removal
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Foreign body removal
  • Biopsy and diagnostic surgery

Laser Surgery: An Advanced Approach to Care

We proudly offer laser surgery as a less invasive option for many soft-tissue procedures. Using a highly focused beam of light, laser surgery seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it cuts—reducing bleeding, minimizing discomfort, and promoting faster healing.

Why Pet Surgery Matters

Surgical care plays a critical role in treating illness, relieving pain, and improving your pet’s long-term quality of life. Whether it’s removing a growth, addressing a reproductive issue, or correcting an internal obstruction, timely surgical intervention can be lifesaving.

When left untreated, many conditions that require surgery can worsen quickly. Our team at 4 Paws Veterinary Care helps pet owners understand the urgency of their pet’s condition, and we act swiftly to provide effective, compassionate treatment.

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What to Expect Before, During, and After Surgery

Before Surgery

Your pet will receive a comprehensive pre-surgical exam and any necessary lab work to ensure they are healthy enough to undergo anesthesia. We’ll review the procedure with you in detail and provide clear pre-op instructions—including fasting and medication guidelines.

During Surgery

Our skilled surgical team uses strict safety protocols and performs all procedures in a dedicated, sterile surgical suite. We monitor vital signs continuously to ensure your pet’s stability throughout.

After Surgery

We offer detailed post-op instructions, pain management plans, and follow-up care to help your pet recover quickly and comfortably at home. If laser surgery is used, pets often experience less swelling, minimal bleeding, and a faster return to normal activity.

Why Pet Owners Trust 4 Paws Veterinary Care

When it comes to pet surgery services, our care team at 4 Paws brings the experience, training, and compassion that lead to better outcomes and smoother recoveries.

We are proud to offer:

  • A highly trained veterinary team with decades of combined experience
  • A commitment to pain-free recovery and stress-free handling
  • Advanced laser technology for less invasive procedures
  • Transparent communication before and after surgery
  • Surgical care rooted in ethics, empathy, and clinical excellence

We care for your pet as if they were our own—because to us, they are.

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Serving Pets Across the Capital Region

Located in Wynantskill, NY, we provide trusted veterinary surgery services to pet families throughout the Capital District, including Troy, Poestenkill, West Sand Lake, North Greenbush, Albany, Brunswick, Averill Park, Cropseyville, and Rensselaer.

If your pet has been diagnosed with a condition that requires surgery, or if you’d like a second opinion, we’re here to support you with expert care and genuine compassion.

Schedule a Surgical Consultation Today

Have questions about a specific procedure? Concerned about a lump, limp, or sudden behavior change? Don’t wait—timely treatment makes all the difference.

Contact 4 Paws Veterinary Care today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our veterinary surgery services.

4 Paws Veterinary Care Services

Veterinary Surgery

Pet Imaging & Lab Testing

Emergency Veterinary Care

Pet Allergies & Dermatology

Pet Cancer Care

Pet Dentistry

Pet Parasite Prevention

Laser Therapy/Pain Management

Pet Microchipping

Pet Nutritional Counseling

Pet Breeding Management

Pet Preventative & Wellness Care

Pet Vaccinations

Pet Spaying/Neutering

Pet Grooming

Pet Boarding & Daycare

Puppy & Kitten Care

Senior Pet Care

Puppy & Kitten Care

Senior Pet Care