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Post-Operative
Recovery CareHealing belongs at home.

Surgery is stressful enough — the recovery shouldn't be too. Our licensed vet techs visit your home to monitor healing, manage wounds, check vitals, and make sure your pet is comfortable and on track.

We coordinate directly with your veterinarian and flag any concerns immediately, so you have professional eyes on your pet's progress every step of the way.

$129starting fee per visit
24–48 hrsTypical booking window
Fear FreeCertified techs
Pad vet tech with Biscuit, a Labrador, during a post-op visit
Vitals: stable
✓ Report sent to your vet

What we do at every visit

A thorough, protocol-driven recovery check so nothing slips through the cracks between post-op appointments.

Incision inspection & wound cleaning

Check for swelling, redness, discharge, or dehiscence. Gentle cleaning per your vet's protocol.

Bandage & dressing changes

Sterile re-wrapping, drain care, and proper tension so the bandage works — and stays on.

Vital sign monitoring

Heart rate, respiration, temperature, hydration, and mucous membrane color — every visit, logged.

Mobility & comfort assessment

Pain scoring, gait check, appetite and hydration review so we catch setbacks early.

Written report to your vet

Same-day visit summary sent directly to your DVM so the whole care team stays aligned.

Recovery, simplified

When your pet is healing, the last thing they need is a car ride and a waiting room.

Most post-operative complications — infection, dehiscence, over-activity — show up in the first 10–14 days after surgery. That's the exact window where a professional set of hands and eyes makes the biggest difference, and the exact window where clinic visits are hardest on a groggy, sore pet.

Pad fills that gap. A licensed vet tech comes to you, does the skilled nursing work your vet would otherwise do in-clinic, and sends a documented report back to your DVM so everyone stays on the same page.

How a post-op visit works

1
Pre-visit intakeWe request your vet's discharge notes and any specific orders.
2
In-home visit (30–45 min)Full wound & vitals assessment, any treatments delivered.
3
Report + coordinationSame-day summary to you and your veterinarian.
4
Ongoing check-insSchedule follow-ups as needed through full recovery.

Simple, transparent pricing

No surprise charges. Members save 15–25% on every visit.

Service

Post-Operative Care

$99

Incision check, vitals, mobility and pain assessment, written report.

Service

Wound Management

$99

Bandage changes, drain care, cleaning, and dressing per vet protocol.

Applies once per visit

In-Home Service Fee

$129

Covers travel and scheduling within our primary service areas.

Pricing shown per pet. Multi-pet households and bundled services qualify for reduced rates — ask when you book.

"Biscuit had ACL surgery and we were terrified about the recovery. Pad's vet tech came every other day for two weeks — changing bandages, checking his incision, and making sure he was taking his pain meds. He healed faster than expected and never had to leave home once. It was a game changer."

Common post-op questions

Quick answers to what pet parents ask most after surgery.

When should I book the first post-op visit? +
Most pets benefit from a check 24–72 hours after discharge — that's when early complications tend to show up. For staple or suture removal, we typically return around day 10–14 per your vet's timeline.
Do I need a referral from my veterinarian? +
Not strictly, but we do ask for your vet's discharge notes so we follow their protocol exactly. If you don't have them yet, we can request them on your behalf.
Can you do suture or staple removal at home? +
Yes — this is one of our most common post-op visits. Your vet's written order and original timeline are required, and we document removal in the visit summary we share back with their office.
What if my pet seems worse between visits? +
Call us right away. We'll triage over the phone, squeeze in an earlier visit if it's appropriate, and loop in your vet if it's something that needs clinic-level care.

Book a post-op visit

Tell us about your pet's surgery and when they came home. We'll handle the rest.