Spay & Neuter
Spay and Neuter Surgery for Dogs and Cats in Chilliwack, BC
Planned spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats at Promontory Animal Hospital
Spaying and neutering is one of the most common surgeries in veterinary medicine, and one of the most beneficial. Our veterinarians perform this surgery in-house for dogs and cats, under monitored general anaesthesia and with pain relief planned from the start, so your pet is cared for in one place from the first assessment through to recovery.
Book your pet’s surgery with a team that does it all here.
- Thomas Road, Chilliwack
- Open 8:00am–8:00pm, 7 days a week
One planned surgery, a lifetime of health benefits
We provide spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats across Chilliwack and the greater Fraser Valley. It is a routine, planned procedure — but it is still surgery under general anaesthetic, so we treat every patient as an individual, from assessment through to recovery.
- Pre-surgical health check and in-house blood work
- Monitored general anaesthesia
- Pain relief planned from the start
- Clear home-care instructions for recovery
All in-house
One team, one place, start to finish
The surgery, the blood work, the anaesthesia and the recovery all happen here, so one veterinary team knows your pet from the first exam right through to going home.
Why spaying and neutering matters for dogs and cats
Spaying and neutering does more than prevent unwanted litters. For most dogs and cats it lowers the risk of serious health problems later in life and can ease some frustrating behaviours.
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No unwanted litters: The most direct benefit, for both males and females.
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For females (spaying): Removes the risk of pyometra, a life-threatening womb infection, and greatly reduces the risk of mammary tumours when done early.
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For males (neutering): Removes the risk of testicular cancer and lowers the chance of some prostate problems.
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Calmer behaviour: Neutering often reduces roaming, marking and some hormone-driven aggression — though it is not a substitute for training.
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For cats specifically: A cat spay ends heat cycles and the constant calling, and neutering a male cat cuts the strong-smelling spraying and the urge to roam and fight.
What a neuter and a spay actually involve
Neutering and spaying are two different surgeries, and it helps to know what each one means before the day.
What dog neutering involves
Neutering, for a male dog or cat, removes the testicles through a small incision. It is the more straightforward of the two surgeries, still done under full general anaesthetic so your pet feels nothing. Dog neutering and cat neutering work the same way, and recovery is usually quick.
- A small incision under anaesthetic
- The more straightforward of the two surgeries
- Usually a quick recovery
- Pain relief sent home with your pet
What a spay involves, for dogs and cats
A spay is abdominal surgery: the veterinarian removes the ovaries, and usually the uterus, through an incision in the belly. Because it opens the abdomen, a cat spay or a dog spay is a bigger procedure than a neuter and needs a little more care during recovery — still a routine surgery we perform regularly, with the same monitored anaesthesia and pain control.
- Abdominal surgery to remove the ovaries
- A bigger procedure than a neuter
- Careful anaesthetic monitoring throughout
- A recovery plan and pain relief to take home
What recovery looks like at home
The question owners ask most is what the days after surgery will be like. Most pets are quiet for a day or two as the anaesthetic wears off, then brighten quickly.
You go home with clear instructions: keep the incision clean and dry, limit running and jumping while it heals, use the cone we recommend, and give the pain relief we send with you. We will tell you what is normal and what is not, and we are on the phone during our hours if you are unsure.
Spay and neuter surgery we do in-house
Spay and neuter surgery is performed here by our own veterinarians. Your pet is not sent elsewhere for the procedure, the blood work or the recovery — it is all under one roof, so one team knows your pet from the first exam to going home.
Performed in-house
- Pre-surgical health assessment
- In-house blood work
- Monitored general anaesthesia
- Spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats
- Pain management through recovery
- Home-care instructions and follow-up
When a case needs more
Most spays and neuters are routine, and we handle them from start to finish.
If a pet has a health condition that makes anaesthesia higher-risk, or a case turns out to need care beyond general practice, we talk it through with you rather than press ahead.
What happens, from booking to going home
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Book and pre-surgical exam
Before the day we examine your pet and run in-house blood work so we know they are fit for anaesthesia, and we give you a written estimate to approve first.
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Anaesthesia and monitoring
On the day, your pet is given a general anaesthetic and a team member monitors them closely the whole time they are asleep.
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The surgery
Our veterinarian performs the neuter or the spay. Pain relief is given during the procedure, not only afterwards, so your pet is comfortable as they wake up.
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Recovery and going home
Your pet recovers from the anaesthetic with us, then goes home with pain relief and home-care instructions. Call us during our hours if anything worries you.
When is a concern after surgery urgent?
Most recoveries are smooth, but a few signs mean you should call us promptly. Contact us, and urgent care for your pet runs inside our hours — we are open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week.
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The incision is bleeding, opening, or very swollen
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Your pet will not eat or drink, or is vomiting repeatedly
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Unusual lethargy, or trouble getting up, more than a day after surgery
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Signs of pain that the prescribed relief is not settling
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Any sudden change that worries you — you know your pet best
We provide urgent care during our regular hours, 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week. We are not a 24-hour hospital, so overnight a pet in real trouble needs an emergency hospital that is open then.
Can you get your pet booked in?
8am–8pm
Open seven days a week
Promontory is not a 24-hour hospital; outside those hours a pet in trouble needs an emergency hospital.
Accepting new clients for dogs and cats
Looking for a spay or neuter near you from Sardis, Promontory, Vedder, Yarrow or the wider Fraser Valley? We are on Thomas Road in Chilliwack, with free on-site parking.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a pet in Chilliwack?
The cost of spaying or neutering depends on your pet — a spay costs more than a neuter because it is bigger surgery, and size, age and species all matter. Because the price follows the individual animal, a single flat figure can mislead, which is why we give you a written estimate to approve before anything begins.
A written estimate first
Before surgery, we go through what is involved and give you a written estimate to approve. No procedure begins until you have said yes to it.
We accept pet insurance
We provide the invoices and documentation you need to submit your claim to your insurance provider.
Financing is available
Veterinary financing can be arranged through iFinance for eligible clients. Ask our team about the options.
Spay and neuter surgery near you in Chilliwack
We provide spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats across Chilliwack and the surrounding Fraser Valley. Our veterinary hospital is on Thomas Road in Chilliwack and serves pet owners from:
- Chilliwack
- Sardis
- Promontory
- Vedder
- Yarrow
- and surrounding Fraser Valley communities
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Protection from fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms.
Flea, tick and worm preventionQuestions owners ask before booking a spay or neuter
Call 604-991-2745Reviewed by our veterinarians, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, DVM, and Dr Ravinder Singh, DVM.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter my pet?
It depends on your pet — a spay is bigger surgery than a neuter, and species, size and age all affect it. We do not publish a flat price, but we always give you a written estimate to approve before surgery begins, so there are no surprises. We accept pet insurance and provide the documentation for your claim, and financing can be arranged through iFinance.
Will my pet change after being spayed or neutered?
Your pet’s core personality stays the same. What changes is hormone-driven behaviour: neutering can reduce roaming, marking and some aggression, and spaying ends heat cycles. Some pets are a little calmer at home. It is not a fix for behaviour that needs training, and it will not turn a friendly dog into an unfriendly one.
What is recovery like after a spay or neuter?
Most pets are quiet for a day or two while the anaesthetic wears off, then brighten quickly. A neuter usually heals faster than a spay, which is abdominal surgery. You go home with pain relief and clear instructions: keep the incision clean and dry, limit running and jumping, and use the cone we recommend. Call us during our hours if anything worries you.
What age should I spay or neuter my pet?
There is no single right age — it depends on your pet’s species, breed and size. Owners often ask when to neuter a puppy, and a large-breed dog can be worth waiting longer for than a small one, while cats are usually done younger. We will talk through the right timing for your dog or cat at the pre-surgical exam.
Book a spay or neuter consultation in Chilliwack
Ready to spay or neuter your dog or cat, or want to talk through the timing first? Our veterinarians perform the surgery in-house, with a written estimate you approve before anything begins. Call 604-991-2745 or use the contact form. We are at Unit 104 – 46193 Thomas Road, Chilliwack.
What you can count on
- Spay and neuter surgery performed in-house by our veterinarians
- A written estimate you approve before any procedure
- In-house blood work and monitored anaesthesia
- Open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week
- Accepting new dog and cat clients