Charlotte Cat Owners Can Count on Epic Tails Veterinary Clinic for Expert Feline Surgery
CHARLOTTE, NC, 2026-10-19 — Epic Tails Veterinary Clinic is providing cat surgical care in Charlotte, giving local pet parents access to feline procedures backed by pre-surgical testing, continuous monitoring, and step-by-step recovery guidance. Led by owner and medical director Dr. Lili Becktell, the clinic pairs surgical skill with clear communication at every stage.
The clinic’s surgical services cover a broad range of feline needs, including spaying and neutering, dental surgery, tumor and growth removal, bladder and urinary surgeries, foreign body removal from the digestive tract, wound and fracture repair, and eye surgeries. Each procedure is performed with attention to sterile technique, comfort, and patient safety.
Preparation begins before the day of surgery. Pre-anesthetic laboratory testing is recommended for every patient, evaluating red and white blood cell counts, platelet levels, clotting function, and protein and electrolyte balance. These results help veterinarians anticipate how a cat will tolerate anesthesia and recover. Owners also receive detailed instructions on fasting, what to bring, and how to prepare the home for recovery.
During surgery, trained veterinary technicians and doctors track heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels using advanced monitoring equipment to keep each patient stable. Pain control protocols are tailored to each cat and continue after the procedure. Associate veterinarian Dr. Emily Bishop, a 2020 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, brings a particular interest in surgery, internal medicine, and dentistry to the team.
Recovery timelines vary by procedure. Simple soft-tissue surgeries, such as spays and neuters, often heal within 10 to 14 days, while orthopedic procedures may require several weeks to months of rehabilitation. Written aftercare instructions and scheduled follow-up visits help owners support healing at home.
“Cat owners often feel anxious when surgery is on the horizon, so we focus on explaining each step and using cat-friendly, low-stress handling,” said Dr. Lili Becktell, owner and medical director of Epic Tails Veterinary Clinic. “Our goal is for every family to feel informed and confident before, during, and after the procedure.” A 2021 graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Becktell opened the clinic on March 24, 2025.
About Us
Epic Tails Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary practice at 3100 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217, offering preventative, diagnostic, surgical, dental, imaging, and laser therapy care for dogs and cats, including Walk-In Wednesdays, since March 2025. To learn more about cat surgical services, visit https://www.epictailsvet.com/charlotte-nc/cats/cat-surgical-care/ or call (704) 523-8015. Our Clinic timings: Monday to Friday 8 AM – 5:30 PM (Wednesday: 10 AM–7 PM), Saturday 8 AM–1 PM.