Surgery

Finding time and inspiration to get out the word about your spay/neuter clinic can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re busy running the day-to-day operation at the same time.

Here are resources to help, including sample marketing materials, ads and web graphics in various sizes.

You’ll also find webinars to help you increase the impact of your program and learn how to reach people who may be resistant or aren’t looking for you in the first place.

You can even plan an attention-grabbing large-scale event for your community, and we explain how to determine your capacity and daily schedule.

Ready to go the next mile? Our resources on running a spay/neuter transport program may be just what you need.

Videos

Spay/Neuter Surgery Simplified

The suite of "simplified" videos talks through these procedures, without getting too deep into the intricacies that only a surgeon needs to understand.

Surgeon obtaining suture ready for spay/neuter surgery

Videos

Sterile Surgical Techniques

Asepsis in spay/neuter clinic procedures is vital, and there are many ways to maintain a sterile surgery environment. Learn techniques for maintaining sterility during gloving, pulling suture, and draping.

Research

New Research Shows Ovarian Pedicle Tie Safe in Feline Spay Surgery

Learn more about spaying female cats with the ovarian pedicle tie (OPT) technique, which can be performed 30% faster than traditional sutures with comparable hemorrhaging risks.

Videos

Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Dogs

These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a spay surgery on female dogs.

Job Aid Downloads

Special Considerations for Community Cats at S/N Clinics Guide

Get this downloadable guide that explains the specific needs of community cats in a spay/neuter clinic.

hands holding pincers and tubing for spay/neuter surgery

Videos

Surgical Models & Knot Tying Practice

This “dry lab” manual has been created to practically demonstrate efficient high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter techniques in a safe, straightforward format.