Orthopaedic Services

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Meet Tim

BVMedSci BVM BVS DipECVS MRCVS

European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery.

Director Tim undertook his veterinary degree at the University of Nottingham.

He graduated with the highest mark in his year in addition to winning several other academic awards.

He then began his career at an independent small animal practice in Sussex.

After a year of thoroughly enjoyable first opinion work, Tim decided to pursue specialisation and undertook a 12 month rotating internship at Willows Referral Service, one of the largest and busiest referral centers in the UK.

After the internship he spent another 18 months in general small animal practice before returning to Willows to embark on a three year specialty surgery training position (residency).

After successfully completing the residency and passing the qualifying examination, Tim was awarded the European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery.

He then spent four years as an orthopaedic surgeon at a multidisciplinary referral center before starting OSS.

In addition to clinical work, Tim enjoys teaching and he delivers an annual CPD course to vets wishing to gain more experience in orthopaedic surgery.

He has presented at national and international conferences and is published in peer reviewed journals.

“I believe that each pet, owner and veterinary practice are different, and that treatment focused on the individual and centered around open and honest communication leads to excellent results and a positive experience for all parties.”

Tim

The Process

1.Initial Examination & Referral

Your pet will first be examined by one of our veterinary surgeons. If they identify a condition that may require orthopaedic surgery, they will take the appropriate x-rays and refer these to Tim at OSS for a specialist opinion.

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2.Specialist Case Review

Tim will review the case and discuss it with your veterinary surgeon. He will advise whether surgery is recommended, which procedure is most appropriate, surgery date and the estimated costs.

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3.Recommendation & Consultation

Your veterinary surgeon will then contact you to discuss Tim's recommendations, explain the procedure, answer any questions and provide an estimate of the costs involved.

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4.Preparation & Information

If you decide to proceed, our reception team will send you information about preparing for your pet's surgery and what to expect during their recovery.

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5.Pre-Operative Health Check

Your pet will attend a free pre-operative health check 2-5 days before surgery to ensure they are fit and well for the procedure. If pre-operative blood tests or any additional investigations are required, these will incur an additional charge. During this appointment, we will also ask you to complete Tim's consent form and pay a deposit to secure the surgery booking. Deposits are non refundable if surgery is cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice.

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6.Detailed Telephone Discussion

Following the pre-operative appointment, Tim will contact you by telephone to discuss the surgery in detail and answer any questions you may have.

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7.Day of Surgery Admission

On the day of surgery, your pet will be admitted by one of our veterinary surgeons or veterinary nurses. Please allow approximately 15 minutes for the admit appointment and completion of the Arden House consent form.

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8.Post-Surgery Update

Once the surgery has finished - Tim will contact you to explain how the procedure went, discuss your pet's recovery, provide home care instructions and answer any further questions.

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9.Post-Operative Checks

Your pet will need to come back for a post-operative check 1-3 days after surgery, depending on the procedure performed. The post-operative checks are included in the surgical fee. If any additional medication is required during your pet's recovery, this will be charged separately. The veterinary surgeon will advise you when your pet should return for their next post-operative check.

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10.Ongoing Support

Our team will be here to support both you and your pet throughout the treatment and recovery process. If you have any questions or concerns at any stage, we are always happy to help and can discuss them with Tim.

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If you would like more information

about our orthopaedic services, please click here to submit your question. A member of our team will get back to you by email or telephone within 5–7 working days.

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