Orthopaedic Vet Ltd

Orthopaedic Vet Ltd is an independent surgical referral centre in Ashbourne focused mainly on orthopaedic cases for dogs and cats. The clinic offers consultations, on-site x-rays, hospitalisation, and structured post-operative follow-up including rechecks and dressing changes. Recent feedback continues to centre on cruciate and patella surgery, fracture and trauma repair, and clear, practical support through recovery.

Services

• •Orthopaedic referral work for dogs and cats, including consultations, surgical assessment, and planned procedures.
• •Orthopaedic surgery, with recent owner reports covering cruciate ligament operations, luxating patella surgery, removal of previous patella pins and wires, leg fracture repair, and repair of a broken elbow.
• •Imaging and follow-up care, including x-rays, post-operative checks, and ongoing monitoring during recovery. One owner specifically highlighted being able to attend a check-up and x-ray without their dog being “knocked out for the day.”
• •Hospitalisation and post-op support, including post-operative appointments, dressing changes, and aftercare advice, with several owners describing quick answers to concerns during recovery.
• •Recent reviews also mention some other referral surgeries after injury or illness, including a broken jaw and tooth repair for a cat and a TECA operation.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Karl: Frequently named for explaining procedures and aftercare clearly, with reviews also mentioning strong outcomes after fracture and trauma surgery.
• •Hubert: Repeatedly praised for reassurance, detailed explanations, cruciate ligament surgery, and responsive aftercare support.
• •Jon: Mentioned for clear, direct explanations before pets went home after surgery.
• •Kath: Noted for a warm welcome on arrival.
• •Bart: Mentioned in one recent review alongside Karl and the wider team.

Reviews

Orthopaedic Vet Ltd has 5.0 stars from 199 Google reviews.

• •Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive about surgical outcomes, especially for cruciate ligament cases, patella-related surgery, fracture repair, and other trauma cases.
• •Owners regularly mention clear explanations before treatment and feeling reassured during what was often a stressful time.
• •Aftercare and communication are a strong recurring theme, with several reviewers saying questions were answered promptly and support continued throughout recovery.
• •The wider team is often described as welcoming, kind, and supportive, with praise extending beyond the surgeons to front-of-house staff and the overall experience.