Advanced orthopaedic procedures
Stabilisation, joint surgery and corrective procedures for a range of conditions.
Complex soft tissue surgery
Internal procedures including abdominal, airway and mass removals.
Collaborative referral pathway
Your primary vet stays in the loop throughout. Referrals are a partnership, not a handover.
Continuity of care
Patients are discharged back to their regular vet for ongoing care and follow-up.
Surgery that goes further, when your pet needs it.
Some cases need more than routine general practice can offer. That's where our surgical team comes in — handling complex orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures within a familiar environment your pet already knows.
The right path isn't always surgery with us. When specialist referral is the better option, that's exactly what we'll recommend.
Experienced surgical team
Our surgical team performs advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures within the practice, working closely with referring veterinarians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
Dr. Aaron Raney
BSc, BVMS, MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery)
Aaron leads our surgical services and brings 17 years of hands-on experience in orthopaedic and complex soft tissue cases. He's the kind of surgeon who takes time to get it right.
Procedures We Perform
We provide a range of advanced procedures across orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery.
Orthopaedics
Cruciate ligament surgery, including TPLO
Fracture repair
Patellar luxation correction
General orthopaedic procedures
Soft Tissue
Abdominal surgery
BOAS corrective surgery
Mass removals
General soft tissue procedures
Referral Submission
Submit via our online form with clinical history and any available diagnostics.
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Case Review
We review the case and get back to you to confirm the plan — usually within one business day.
2
Surgery at Melville
Your patient is in good hands. We monitor closely and keep you informed throughout.
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Discharge & Reporting
Your patient goes home to you with full surgical notes and clear follow-up recommendations.
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How referrals work
Simple, coordinated and designed to keep everyone in the loop.
If a case requires specialist referral, we will always advise this. Our aim is to provide the best care for our patients — and some cases are best referred for specialist options.
Contact our team
Got a question about a procedure, pricing or availability? Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within one business day.
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