Veterinary Specialist Orthopaedic Services

What is a veterinary specialist?

Qualified veterinarians may elect to pursue careers within particular specialist fields, similar to those in human medicine. A veterinary specialist has undertaken lengthy post-graduate study and gained in-depth practical exeperience in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions for a given discipline. To be eligible to register as a veterinary specialist, rigorous and stringent criteria must be met in terms of clinical expertise, training programs, the publication of original material, and success in examinations leading to specialist qualifications. One of the disciplines that veterinarians can specialise in is surgery.

Orthopaedics is a branch of surgery requiring expertise in the treatment of diseases or injuries of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and the spine. Warrick is a registered veterinary specialist in small animal orthopaedic surgery including spinal surgery.

Why visit ?

Your pet will require the services of an orthopaedic surgeon if it has an orthopaedic problem which, due to its complex, protracted or difficult nature, requires specialist equipment or expertise for diagnosis or management. Your veterinarian will have assessed your pet’s condition and probably suggested that referral to a specialist orthopaedic surgeon is indicated. Referral of a difficult orthopaedic case demonstrates your veterinarian’s concern for your pet’s welfare and their ability to identify conditions which will benefit from specialised diagnosis and treatment. offers a caring, personalised service in a relaxed and friendly environment. We have modern, well-equiped, imaging and surgical facilities staffed by a highly-trained and experienced team.