At VetOvation, we have met with veterinarians all over the world who treat the typical companion animals such as dogs, cats, and horses. We have also noticed a sharp increase in the number of veterinarians who use minimally invasive surgery equipment to treat exotic pets.

Rabbit intubation is much simpler with the VetOvation VideoScope. When a hospital wishes to train a new technician or veterinarian on how to intubate a rabbit, the VideoScope can help with visualization of the rabbit’s trachea. With the VideoScope, a trainer can show in real time how to intubate a rabbit, and then monitor the trainee as they perform the procedure. The video allows the person doing the intubation to have more confidence they are placing the endotracheal tube correctly for a safe anesthetic event.

Veterinarians who treat snakes will appreciate the endoscopy system sold by VetOvation. Devices and accessories are cross-compatible with our entire line of products; therefore, forceps or a snare sold by VetOvation can be used with our endoscope and other accessories. As an example, when a snake presents with a foreign body obstruction and endoscopy is indicated, veterinarians can easily use our system to clear the obstruction and get the snake back home, many times without performing traditional open surgery.

Why is Minimally Invasive Surgery Better for Exotic Pets?

With minimally invasive surgery equipment, surgical incisions are smaller and the patient has less time under anesthesia. The recovery time from surgery is also much faster. With the use of vessel sealing technology, there is no need for internal sutures, eliminating the risk of internal suture reaction. Smaller pets will recover much faster from minimally invasive surgery as compared to traditional open surgery. The patient’s pain level will be much less too, with less of a need for strong pain medication after surgery. Finally, clients are expecting it. Minimally invasive surgery is already the norm in the human world. People expect the same for their pets.

How do I get started with minimally invasive surgery?

Has your exotic animal practice considered offering minimally invasive surgery, but you are unsure where to start? We have a variety of videos online describing our equipment and detailing how other practices have achieved positive ROI with minimally invasive surgery, we invite you to watch some of these videos and determine for yourself if minimally invasive surgery would be a good fit for your practice. You are also welcome to call. VetOvation is proud to offer in-hospital training for you and your team to ensure that everyone is fully prepared to use this technology and equipment. Contact us today!