Before an operation, veterinarians inspect animals to assess the form of procedure required and the animal's ability to undergo care. They conduct surgery and provide post-operative treatment to help patients recover. As required, they administer medications and anesthesia.Vet surgery consists of three types of operations conducted on animals by veterinarians: orthopedics (bones, joints, muscles), soft tissue surgery (skin, body cavities, cardiovascular system, GI/urogenital/respiratory tracts), and neurosurgery.Vet surgery in pets and farm animals can differ significantly.A veterinary surgeon, also known as a veterinary practitioner, is a doctor who treats illnesses, disabilities, and accidents in animals.