The newest member of Bestiaire du Rhône, Léa joined the team in August 2024 to begin her training as a veterinary assistant. With enthusiasm and dedication, she learns every day from both the team and the animals. She also happily drives our TaxiBestial cargo bike — feel free to call her when you need help transporting your pets across Geneva.
A certified veterinary assistant with over 10 years of experience in veterinary clinics, Célia joined our team in September 2022. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge, particularly in the care of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Professional and passionate, she offers valuable advice and personalized care. In addition to her work at the clinic, she is also a dedicated Maine Coon breeder, combining her expertise with a deep love for animals.
A veterinary assistant for over twenty years and a lifelong animal lover, Julie has turned her passion into a career. Surrounded every day by her own pets – a dog, cats, a turtle, rabbits, and a fish – she understands just how important animals are in our lives. As a veterinary assistant, she is committed to caring for each animal gently and supporting every owner with empathy. Every day, she puts her heart into providing a warm welcome and attentive support, both during consultations and in treatment.
Calling ahead allows us to prepare for your pet’s arrival, assess the urgency, and ensure faster care upon your arrival.
Veterinary surgery is an essential discipline that allows the treatment of many conditions, the correction of abnormalities, or the relief of pain in companion animals. It includes both elective procedures (such as sterilization) and curative, reconstructive, or emergency surgeries.
In our clinic, every procedure is carried out following strict protocols for safety, hygiene, and your pet’s comfort.
To ensure the best possible outcome, some procedures are performed by external specialists in the field.
Reasons for consultation
Elective surgery: spaying, neutering
Soft tissue surgery: tumor removal, digestive, urinary, or skin surgery, etc.
Orthopedic surgery: fractures, cruciate ligament rupture, dysplasia, etc.
Dental surgery: tooth extractions, abscesses
Emergency surgery: gastric torsion, hemorrhage, deep wounds, cesarean section, etc.
Each operation is preceded by a complete preoperative assessment (clinical examination, blood tests, imaging if necessary), followed by appropriate anesthesia and continuous monitoring during and after the procedure.
Veterinary surgery encompasses all procedures performed under anesthesia to treat medical, traumatic, or congenital conditions. It can be preventive, curative, or diagnostic. This includes both routine procedures (such as spaying or neutering) and specialized surgeries (digestive, orthopedic, skin, etc.).
Surgery may be recommended in several cases:
Elective surgeries: spaying, neutering
Curative surgeries: tumor removal, fracture treatment, gastric torsion
Emergency surgeries: deep wounds, intestinal obstruction, cesarean section
Diagnostic surgeries: sampling, biopsies
The veterinarian will always explain the indications, risks, and alternatives before any procedure.
“Before the surgery, a pre-anesthetic assessment is performed to evaluate your pet’s health. The procedure is carried out under sterile conditions, with appropriate anesthesia that is continuously monitored. After surgery, the animal is placed in a monitored recovery area, and postoperative care (pain relief, antibiotics, e-collar, bandages, etc.) is provided as needed.
Before surgery, a fasting period is generally required (6 to 12 hours depending on the species). After the operation, you should monitor:
Wound healing
General condition (appetite, behavior, pain)
Adherence to the prescribed treatment
A follow-up appointment is often scheduled a few days after surgery. If any abnormalities occur, contact the clinic immediately.
On Foot
We are located in the pedestrian eco-district of La Jonction, near the Rhône River.
By Geneva Public Transport
Take Tram 14 or Bus 80, get off at Palladium stop.
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By Car
Underground parking at Gazomètres: exits Quai du Rhône or Boulevard Saint-Georges.
Direction
Wheelchair Accessible
WhatsApp available during opening hours — short texts and photos welcomed
Emergency 24/7 – Nights and weekends
Paid parking available
Our team is here for your pets and your family. To make a veterinary appointment or ask about your pet, please contact our care team.
