Wessex Veterinary Orthopaedics – Vets in Poole
Clinic Overview
- Spinal surgery - The clinic’s spinal caseload is reflected in several reviews mentioning IVDD surgery, including urgent cases treated quickly after referral.
Wessex Veterinary Orthopaedics is an independent surgical referral clinic in Poole focused on orthopaedic and spinal disorders in dogs and cats. Recent reviews continue to reflect that specialist referral role, with owners describing cases including IVDD spinal surgery, TPLO procedures and fracture repair. Feedback also consistently highlights clear communication, structured aftercare, and help with practicalities such as insurance claims.
Services
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Orthopaedic surgery for dogs and cats
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Reviews frequently mention TPLO surgery, including bilateral TPLOs.
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Fracture repair is also a recurring theme, including stabilisation with plates and screws and use of an external fixator.
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One recent review describes support with severe bilateral hip dysplasia, including time spent discussing conservative management before surgery.
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Spinal surgery
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The clinic’s spinal caseload is reflected in several reviews mentioning IVDD surgery, including urgent cases treated quickly after referral.
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Referral imaging and reporting
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Outpatient CT referral
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Radiograph reporting service
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Aftercare and case support
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Owners often mention follow-up visits, clear discharge and post-operative instructions, updates on the day of surgery, and help with insurance paperwork.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services. At the same time, several reviewers describe pricing as clear, fair or sensibly priced, with repeated mentions of fixed-price surgery packages covering the operation, aftercare and follow-up visits.
People
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Phil
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Repeatedly mentioned by owners in connection with both orthopaedic and spinal cases, including IVDD surgery, TPLO procedures, and fracture repair.
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Reviews also highlight his clear explanations, post-operative guidance, and responsive communication during recovery.
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Dr Witte
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Named in reviews relating to bilateral TPLO surgery, with owners crediting him for strong outcomes.
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Harry
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Mentioned positively by name in one recent review as part of the team supporting a complex orthopaedic case.
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Wider team
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Reviews also praise the nurses, reception staff, and broader team for being welcoming, helpful and organised.
Reviews
Google shows 5.0 stars from 28 reviews.
- •Reviews regularly describe complex referral cases being handled with confidence, including IVDD, bilateral TPLO surgery, hip dysplasia management, and fracture stabilisation.
- •A strong theme is calm, clear communication: owners mention prompt replies by phone and email, updates on surgery day, and post-op instructions that were easy to follow.
- •Several reviewers say the team helped make a stressful situation feel more manageable, praising the nurses, reception staff, and overall friendly, empathetic approach.
- •Cost is often described in positive terms, with repeated references to fixed pricing, no hidden extras, and support with insurance claims.

