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Surgical services

Soft tissue &
orthopaedic surgery

Our dedicated surgical theatre and experienced veterinary team carry out a full range of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical procedures โ€” from neutering and lump removals to orthopaedic operations โ€” all at the practice where your pet is known and trusted. Fixed prices. No surprises.

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Dedicated surgical theatre
Stinger Anaesthetic Systems with advanced monitoring by our experienced RVNs.
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Fixed prices โ€” always
Neutering and dental prices published upfront. Soft tissue procedures estimated individually before any work begins.
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Full anaesthetic monitoring
Every patient monitored throughout โ€” ECG, blood pressure, SpO2 and temperature as standard.
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A familiar face, every visit
Your pet's surgeon will be the vet who knows them โ€” no handoffs to someone they've never met.
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Multimodal pain management
Pain relief before, during and after surgery. We are a Zero Pain Practice โ€” the only one accredited in the Lothians.
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Rehabilitation support available
Hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and LASER therapy available on site to support recovery.
Neutering

Neutering
at fixed prices

Neutering is one of the most common surgical procedures we carry out. Whether you're planning ahead for your puppy or kitten, or considering neutering an older pet, we'll talk you through the options, timing, and what to expect โ€” without pressure.

All neutering procedures are carried out under general anaesthetic with full monitoring, appropriate pre-operative checks, and multimodal pain management including medications to take home.

Pre-operative health checkincluded with every procedure
General anaestheticwith full monitoring throughout
Pain managementduring procedure and to go home
Post-operative supportclear written aftercare instructions
Follow-up rechecktwo checks included

Neutering prices are fixed and published upfront. All prices include general anaesthetic, monitoring, pre-operative checks and pain relief to go home.

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Beyond neutering

Soft tissue &
other procedures

In addition to neutering, our surgical team carries out a range of soft tissue procedures.

Common soft tissue procedures we perform include lump removals and biopsies, wound management and repair, caesarean sections, bladder and urinary procedures, and gastrointestinal procedures.

We will always discuss the procedure, the anaesthetic, the expected recovery, and the cost with you before booking. Prices for soft tissue procedures outside our standard fixed-price list are estimated individually.

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A dog under general anaesthetic on the surgical table with full monitoring, prepared for an abdominal soft tissue procedure
Orthopaedic surgery

Orthopaedic surgery,
performed in house

We carry out a range of orthopaedic surgical procedures here at TWC. Our surgical team has the experience and the facilities to perform many orthopaedic operations for dogs and cats, meaning your pet stays with the team they know throughout their care.

If your pet needs an orthopaedic procedure that is better suited to a referral facility, we will always be transparent about that and help you find the right option. We will never perform a procedure here if we believe your pet's outcome would be better served elsewhere.

Orthopaedic surgery covers procedures relating to bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Common procedures we perform include simple fracture repair, cruciate ligament surgery, and joint procedures. We will always discuss the procedure, the expected recovery, and aftercare with you in full before anything is booked.

Recovery from orthopaedic surgery is as important as the procedure itself. Our on-site team of formally qualified animal physiotherapists โ€” and a water treadmill โ€” means post-operative recovery can begin at the same practice, without an additional referral or journey for your pet. Our Strideway gait analysis gives objective data to track progress through recovery.

Where a procedure falls outside what we can best provide here, we will say so and support you with a referral. We will always advise you of the best solution for your pet.

Fracture repairinternal fixation of broken bones
Cruciate ligament surgeryfor dogs with ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments
Joint proceduresincluding luxating patella correction
Post-operative rehabilitationon-site qualified physiotherapists and water treadmill hydrotherapy to support and accelerate recovery โ€” no separate referral needed
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A post-operative X-ray showing an orthopaedic fracture repair โ€” a bone plate secured with screws
Our facilities

Our dedicated
surgical theatre

Surgical theatre
Our primary theatre for all sterile procedures โ€” neutering, soft tissue surgery, and any procedure requiring a fully aseptic environment. Equipped with modern anaesthetic equipment and full patient monitoring throughout.
Dedicated dental theatre
A separate suite used exclusively for dental procedures, equipped with digital dental radiography and ultrasonic scaling equipment. Dental procedures and other surgical procedures are never performed in the same space simultaneously.
Full anaesthetic monitoring
Pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, ECG, and temperature monitoring throughout every anaesthetic.
Pre-operative assessment
A thorough health check before every procedure. Pre-anaesthetic blood tests are recommended for older or higher-risk patients.
Multimodal pain management
We use a combination of analgesic approaches to keep your pet comfortable during and after surgery, including appropriate pain relief to take home.
Rehabilitation support
For patients who would benefit from post-operative rehabilitation โ€” such as after orthopaedic procedures โ€” our physiotherapy and hydrotherapy team is on site to support recovery.

Fixed prices for neutering ยท All other procedures estimated individually

All prices include general anaesthetic, anaesthetic monitoring, pre-operative checks and pain relief to go home. Soft tissue and orthopaedic procedure costs are discussed and agreed before any work begins.

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Our girl Orla had TPLO surgery in May and has been so looked after during her 12 week recovery โ€” including physio and hydrotherapy with Ruth. She bounces in every visit for her cuddles with everyone. She never done that at previous vets. So happy Orla is with you and so well looked after.

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Considering surgery
for your pet?

Book a consultation and we'll talk you through everything โ€” the procedure, the anaesthetic, the recovery, and the cost. No surprises, no pressure.