Medline announced the launch of custom spay/neuter surgical packs for veterinary practices, shelters, and high-volume clinics, aiming to improve procedural efficiency, reduce staff burden, and support expanded access to sterilization programs.
Summary
- Medline introduced ready-to-use custom surgical packs for spay and neuter procedures.
- The packs are designed for animal shelters, humane societies, high-volume clinics, and veterinary practices.
- Medline says the packs help reduce prep time, streamline inventory management, and improve surgical turnover efficiency.
- Pensacola Humane Society reported operational improvements after implementing the packs during a relaunch of its surgical program.
- Medline noted that millions of pets are spayed and neutered annually in the United States.
Medline has expanded its animal health portfolio with the introduction of custom spay/neuter surgical packs designed to help veterinary organizations streamline workflows and improve efficiency during high-volume procedures.
The company said the packs consolidate commonly used sterile surgical supplies into a single ready-to-use kit, allowing veterinary teams to reduce preparation time and move more efficiently between patients. Medline stated the solution was developed specifically for its animal health business using its experience as a medical procedure tray and kitting provider in human healthcare.
“Every veterinary practice operates differently, and efficiency matters,” said Yogesh Wadhera, group general manager for Medline’s sterile procedure tray division. “Medline’s spay/neuter packs represent our commitment to extending our sterile procedure tray capabilities into the animal health market, responding directly to customer unmet needs.”
Medline said the packs are intended for use by animal shelters, humane societies, high-volume spay and neuter clinics, and general veterinary practices seeking to improve operational efficiency while expanding access to sterilization services.
The company noted that millions of pets are spayed and neutered annually in the United States, underscoring the continued importance of accessible sterilization programs in companion animal care.
Pensacola Humane Society Implementation
Pensacola Humane Society, a no-kill shelter serving Florida’s Gulf Coast, recently implemented Medline’s customized surgical packs as part of efforts to relaunch and scale its surgical program following organizational restructuring.
According to the organization, spay and neuter procedures account for the majority of its surgical caseload.
“Spay and neuter is central to our mission,” said Blake White, CEO of Pensacola Humane Society. “When we restarted surgeries, we needed a more efficient approach. Using Medline’s customized surgical packs helped us save valuable staff time, simplify our process and ultimately increase the number of procedures we could perform for our community.”
The shelter also said the packs supported efforts to reduce pet length of stay and accelerate placements into permanent homes.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
