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Local Anesthesia

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If your pet is having a minor surgical or diagnostic procedure performed, we sometimes use a local anesthetic to help control pain. For example, when we perform a biopsy (in which a small portion of tissue is surgically removed so it can be examined), we often use a local anesthetic. Local anesthetics cause a loss of sensation in the area where the procedure is being performed. We sometimes use a sedative and/or anxiolytic (anti-anxiety medication) in combination with the local anesthetic to keep pets calm during a procedure.

​Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your pet receiving local anesthesia or about the procedure for which your pet is scheduled.
Minburn Location
518 Chestnut
Minburn, Iowa, 50167
515-677-2285
Granger Location
2207 Broadway
Granger, Iowa 50109
​515-999-2810
Perry Location
2821 E. Willis Ave
Perry, Iowa, 50220
​515-465-3581


Emergency Process After Hours: If an emergency, please call Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Hospital at 515-727-4872

Office Hours

Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday Closed
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​The Minburn location is closed from 12:00pm to 1:00PM Monday through Friday.
Monday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday Closed
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  • Home
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