When surgery is necessary, we at AHF offer only the safest anaesthesia.  

During anaesthesia, your loved one is carefully monitored throughout the
The pulse rate and oxygenation levels of the tissues are monitored by a
ability to measure blood pressure is also available if need arises.  We also
provide a water blanket circulating warm water around during surgery to
prevent hypothermia.

After surgery, your pet will receive an antibiotic injection to prevent
infection and pain control medicines.  We may even place a bandage on
the incision.  A warm, soft bed is provided to help comfort the patient
while waking from anaesthesia.

Drs. Darren and Dusty Goucher
perform a
complicated surgery
together occasionally.  Usually only
one doctor will perform the surgeries
for that day.

Dr. Darren Goucher repairs a luxating
patella by deepening the femoral
groove of a family pet.
 

Dr. Dusty Goucher performs bilateral
entropion surgery on an English
Bulldog. This procedure brings the
skin of the eyelid to a more normal
position.
Animal Hospital of Fate
1001 North W.E.Crawford  (Highway 66 in Fate)
Rockwall, Texas 75087
972-722-0066
Hope to see you and your pets soon!   You can just stop by to visit if you would like.


Darren L. Goucher, DVM
Dusty B. Goucher, DVM
The Staff of the Animal Hospital of Fate