Referral discipline

Orthopaedics

Restoring movement, comfort, and quality of life.

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Why trust Vets Now referrals

Led by surgeons with advanced orthopaedic expertise

Treatment of fractures, ligament injuries, and joint disease

Advanced techniques including fracture repair and TPLO surgery

Comprehensive rehabilitation and aftercare support

Our services

Our Orthopaedic Surgery team specialises in diagnosing and treating bone, joint, and mobility problems. From fracture repairs to advanced procedures like cruciate ligament surgery, we help pets regain comfort and movement. With specialist surgeons, modern surgical suites, and a dedicated recovery team, we provide the expertise and care needed to restore your pet’s quality of life.

Our prices

Each individual will get their own estimates based on their needs, prices may very based on each case.

*price list correct as of February 2026

Treatment

Cost

Description

Initial consultation

£380

Medial Luxating Patella- Unilateral

£3,780 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Arthrodesis- Pan-carpal/Pan-Tarsal

£5,880 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Arthrodesis- Partial- carpal/Pan-Tarsal

£5,280 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Cruciate Repair (TPLO/TTA/MMP)

£3,800 inc. consult fee this is promotional offer for limited time

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Fracture Repair 1 (Screws, Pinning and wiring of fracture)

£3,880 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Fracture Repair 2 (Plating/plate-rod of fracture or application of type 1 external fixator

£4,280 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Fracture Repair 3 (Pelvis or double plate)

£4,850 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Fracture Repair 4 (Multiple Limb Fracture, Arthicular fractures and Juxtaarticular Fracture)

£6,770 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Femoral Head/Neck Osteotomy FHNO

£2,880 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Hip Luxation Toggle

£3,980 inc. consult fee

Includes Surgery, General Anaesthetic, medications, Inhouse Bloods, 48 hours hospitalisation, radiographs and recheck appointment

Meet our Orthopaedic team

Andrew Murdoch

Andrew Murdoch

Specialist Soft Tissue & Orthopaedics Surgeon

BVM&S DipECVS MRCVS
EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

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Paul Aldridge

Paul Aldridge

Soft Tissue & Orthopaedics Surgeon

BVSc Cert SAS PGCert VetEd FHEA FRCVS
Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery Referral Clinician

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