Pre-Op Instructions

What You Need to Know Before Surgery 

LOCATION

We are located at 657 Hwy 49 South in Richland. From Interstate 20, you will go through only one red light on 49 before reaching our building. You will go over a bridge and pass the shopping center with Mi Cabrito Mexican Restaurant and Anytime Fitness. Just after this shopping center, you'll see a large sign saying "Mississippi Spay & Neuter". Our building is behind and to the right of Mississippi Title Loans- it is a grey building with red awnings. Make sure that your GPS does not take you to OLD Hwy 49 - you want the regular Hwy 49.

CHECK-IN

Check-in is from 7:30 to 8:15am. No animals will be accepted after 8:30 am, no exceptions.

Payment is required at check-in.  

Park in the lot to the side of our building. When you arrive, please sign in at the small table located at the front corner of the building. We will text you when it is your turn to check in. Check-in is located at the very front of the building through the double doors.

For your pet’s safety, please remain in your vehicle until check-in. After check-in, we will ask you to bring your animal through the side entrance marked ‘Surgery Animals.’

For cats, please make sure the carrier or trap is secure with all doors closed before bringing them out of the vehicle. Dogs must be on a leash, and ensure their collar or harness fits snugly so they cannot slip out.

Tame cats must be in a carrier or a secure, humane box. Only one cat per carrier is preferred and is safer for the pets. Feral cats must be in a humane trap large enough for them to be able to stand up and turn around.  

If your pet has a current rabies vaccination, please bring their rabies certificate or invoice with you at check-in. We cannot accept rabies tags as proof of vaccination.

 CHECKOUT

Please pick your pet up between 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm. We close at 5:30 pm. We accept debit/credit cards and cash. No checks are accepted.

FASTING

All animals may have water. For animals over 4 months of age: no food after midnight the night before surgery. For animals under 4 months of age, no food after 6 am the morning of surgery.

AFTERCARE

Check out this video so you know what to expect after your pet's surgery.

If you have any questions or concerns not covered in the video, please call 601-420-2438 ext. 24 (Recheck line). This is the only line monitored on weekends. Please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Consent Form: Please fill out the consent form that was emailed separately to provide consent to operate. This is a big time-saver at check-in.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at bigfixclinic@msspan.org or text 601-420-2438.

We look forward to welcoming you and providing excellent care for your pet or community cat.