Wessex Veterinary Orthopaedics – Vets in Poole
Clinic Overview
- Spinal surgery - Several owners mention IVDD surgery, including urgent cases treated quickly after referral.
Services
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Orthopaedic surgery for dogs and cats
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Reviews regularly mention TPLO surgery, including bilateral TPLOs.
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Fracture repair remains a clear part of the caseload, including stabilisation with plates and screws, use of an external fixator, and one recent cat case treated with k-wires for broken weight-bearing toes.
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Owners also describe support with severe bilateral hip dysplasia, including time spent discussing conservative management before surgery.
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Spinal surgery
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Several owners mention 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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Reviews often mention follow-up visits, clear discharge and post-operative instructions, updates on the day of surgery, and help with insurance paperwork.
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Owners also refer to fixed-price surgery packages covering the procedure, aftercare and follow-up visits.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. At the same time, recent reviewers often describe pricing as fair, well priced or transparent, with repeated mentions of fixed-price packages and no hidden extra expenses.
People
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Phil
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Frequently named in reviews across both orthopaedic and spinal cases, including IVDD surgery, TPLO procedures, fracture repair and hip dysplasia management.
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Owners repeatedly praise his clear explanations, calm manner, and support during decision-making and recovery.
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Dr Witte
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Named positively in relation to bilateral TPLO surgery, with owners crediting him for a strong outcome.
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Harry
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Mentioned by name in one 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 friendly, organised and reassuring.
Reviews
Google shows 5.0 stars from 42 reviews.
- •Recent reviews describe a range of specialist referral cases, including IVDD, TPLO surgery, hip dysplasia management, multiple fractures, and a cat toe fracture repair.
- •A strong recurring theme is clear, understandable communication, with owners valuing detailed explanations, prompt replies, and a calm approach during stressful decisions.
- •Many reviewers highlight the clinic’s kind and supportive atmosphere, mentioning welcoming reception staff, caring nurses and good post-operative follow-up.
- •Cost is often discussed positively, with owners referring to transparent pricing, fixed-price packages, and helpful handling of insurance claims.

