Small Animal Surgery

We understand having your pet undergo surgery can be a little worrisome, so we aim to reassure and provide you with confidence that your loved one is in the best hands.

Our industry leading surgery team use the latest equipment such as CT scanners, arthroscopy and ultrasound to facilitate accurate diagnosis. Our team embraces new technology such as 3D printing of customised implants and minimally invasive surgical techniques to optimise outcomes and minimise patient discomfort and recovery times. The surgery specialist team work with your pet’s regular vet to provide a diagnosis and optimum care, facilitating referral back to your pet’s trusted vet for long-term management.

At Peninsula Vet Referral and Emergency Hospital, our surgical team perform a range of procedures including:

• Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) assessment and surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery including fracture repair
• Joint diseases
• Lameness investigation
• Soft tissue surgery
• Tumour removal
• Surgery of the intestinal tract, adrenals, pancreas, spleen and liver
• Wound reconstruction
• Neurological surgery – disc disease and wobbler syndrome
• Hip replacement
• Arthroscopy