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Nicky Rayfield
07:01 30 Jun 24
Another fantastic service from Gareth, fixed the other leg of our little dog, couldn’t recommend his service and... expertise any higher!read more
Gill Bremner Jacobs
12:57 03 May 24
Chasing a squirrel one Saturday morning Coco fractured her left hind foot. It was a complex fracture and we were so... lucky to be referred to AVS to see Gareth. Gareth was great, explaining our options to us, answering lots of questions and helping us to decide the best course of treatment. The team is fantastic and I know Coco was very well looked after during her stay, we received regular updates and lots of advice on how best to manage her recovery once she came home. 5 months later and she is back to running around like a nutter and then snoozing for the rest of the day. A very big thank you to Gareth and his team for all that you did for Coco and taking such good care of her.read more
Nora Hicks
20:44 26 Mar 24
The magic team! Our puppy broke his leg and he was in the best possible hands with Arthurs Venetriary Speacialists. We... cannot be more grateful enough to Gareth, Valentina and the rest of the team. We always knew what was happening, we were updated every step of the way and after care is amazing. They are just wonderful. Thank you so much for all your care for our little Borsó. He's ready to steal shoes and toilet rolls again 😂🩵read more
Melissa Brownlee
14:46 11 Mar 24
My whole experience with Gareth and the team at Arthurs was great (despite it obviously being a stressful time!). They... were able to see my cat right away, and I was so grateful to them for treating him right away too. Gareth was very good at calming my nerves and making a stressful situation a lot easier. Both he and the rest of the team were incredibly communicative throughout the few days my cat was in having surgery on each hip. He has now been recovering for the last 6 or so weeks and I am SO happy with the surgery and his progress. He is now back to the fun, active, playful and mischievous cat he was before he started to have issues in his hindlegs. I'm so grateful to Gareth and his team for not only taking away my boy's pain but for also treating him (and me) with so much care and empathy. Thank you everyone at Arthurs Vets! From Mel & Viserion 🙂read more
Mark Warner
13:44 22 Dec 23
We were referred to Arthurs Veterinary Specialists as our mad Springer spaniel Bingo needed a Tibial Plateau Levelling... Osteoptomy. From the very first moment we met the staff and vets at the surgery we have been so impressed with the level of service and care our dog has received.
The information provided, the time taken to help us and to explain everything we needed to know about the procedure and the after care has been superb.
Thank you ☺️read more
The information provided, the time taken to help us and to explain everything we needed to know about the procedure and the after care has been superb.
Thank you ☺️read more
Phillip Ware
14:15 11 Dec 23
My Wife Georgina and I, are both immensely grateful to Arthurs, for their help expertise, and dedication they have... shown towards our rescue Clumber Spaniel, who’s Russian pet passport names her as Beta Marcel.
Unfortunately she fell on our stairs and a quick X-ray at our local vets showed Beata had broken her Elbow (an incomplete ossification of the Humeral Condyle) the accident happened on the Thursday before the Bank Holiday weekend.
I’m very grateful the entire team worked hard through their own time (giving up their own holidays, in order to repair Beyatta’s Elbow.
The surgery went well, and Beyatta faced extended crate rest to allow healing.
The whole experience was traumatic but ultimately rewarding, as Beyatta has (touch wood) made an uneventful, perfect recovery, thanks to the hard work of the Team at Arthur’s Veterinary Specialist Referrals. Thank you very much much indeed, for your dedication, skill, and hard work.read more
Unfortunately she fell on our stairs and a quick X-ray at our local vets showed Beata had broken her Elbow (an incomplete ossification of the Humeral Condyle) the accident happened on the Thursday before the Bank Holiday weekend.
I’m very grateful the entire team worked hard through their own time (giving up their own holidays, in order to repair Beyatta’s Elbow.
The surgery went well, and Beyatta faced extended crate rest to allow healing.
The whole experience was traumatic but ultimately rewarding, as Beyatta has (touch wood) made an uneventful, perfect recovery, thanks to the hard work of the Team at Arthur’s Veterinary Specialist Referrals. Thank you very much much indeed, for your dedication, skill, and hard work.read more
Louise Cassidy
10:07 16 Sep 23
We were so lucky to have been referred to Arthur's following Yogis accident, resulting in a partial cruciate... tear.
Gareth and his team have been so wonderful and compassionate with Yogi, regular updates throughout the day and evening.
Thank you for being so caring and for the expert surgery performed by Gareth 🙏
Also a big thank you to Towcester vets for being so friendly and supportive ❤️read more
Gareth and his team have been so wonderful and compassionate with Yogi, regular updates throughout the day and evening.
Thank you for being so caring and for the expert surgery performed by Gareth 🙏
Also a big thank you to Towcester vets for being so friendly and supportive ❤️read more
Lucinda Ticehurst-Franklin
17:31 31 Jul 23
My large dog had a cranial cruciate rupture with subsequent x-rays and TPLO surgery carried out by Arthurs. They have... been great at communication with detailed information given face to face and in writing about the disorder and instructions regarding aftercare. It was great to be able to speak to the surgeon directly and him to see our dog from start to finish. The surgical site is neat and my dog is rapidly remarkably comfortable. We felt confident from the beginning that he was in the hands of experienced orthopaedic specialists and wouldn't hesitate to use them again if needed.read more
Tim Lee
11:32 15 Jun 23
As a vet myself, I could not be more impressed with the whole team at Arthur’s Veterinary Specialists. The level of... skill, communication and overall care my dog received, when he fractured his hock joint and needed surgery, was first class.
As well as a list of qualifications which speak for themselves, Gareth is both personable and caring whilst also taking a great deal of pride in the work he and his team does. Costs were kept open and transparent at all stages of the process.
Highly recommend!!read more
As well as a list of qualifications which speak for themselves, Gareth is both personable and caring whilst also taking a great deal of pride in the work he and his team does. Costs were kept open and transparent at all stages of the process.
Highly recommend!!read more
Deborah Phillips
15:07 14 Apr 23
Thank you for taking care of Flynn. We are extremely happy with the care Flynn received on both his left and right knee... patella luxation. He’s recovering well.read more
Toddy Hamilton-Gould
11:57 14 Jan 23
Fantastic team at Arthurs. Our cat Bobby broke his foot and was referred to Gareth Arthurs. Everyone brilliant. Name... check for Tara the veterinary nurse who explained everything so clearly when Bobby was discharged. Bobby is now home after his op and all is going well. Gareth updated me every second of the way with clear precise details. I would recommend Gareth Arthurs 100% for orthopaedic treatment. He can fix anything!! 👍👍👍👍read more
Stacey Jordan
16:16 22 Dec 22
Cannot fault Gareth and his team for their amazing service. Our Cockapoo Pepper was referred to Gareth for her second... luxating patella surgery. From start to finish we were given a wealth of advice and reassurance that she was in good hands. Pepper has recovered brilliantly and we couldnt be happier….would thoroughly recommend to anyone!read more
Sally Bamford
20:45 14 Nov 22
My cat Paul was referred to Arthurs veterinary specialist with a broken jaw last month. During his stay he received... great care and I was updated twice a day on his progress. The results of the surgery are amazing, meaning Paul is now back home recovering well. Thank you to all the teamread more
Nikiforos Julius
21:06 27 Oct 22
Where do we start ? EXCELLENT,
OUTSTANDING and PROFESSIONAL
Our dog was hit by a van, which resulted in... an
infected wound and destroyed ankle
ligaments.
Several Vets had told us that we would have
to amputate our dogs leg. As this was not an
option for us, we contacted Arthur's veterinary
specialists.
With the extremely advanced expertise of
Professor Garth Arthurs, he was able to save
our dogs leg.
If it were not for Gareth and his team at
Arthurs Veterinary Specialists, our dog would
have lost his leg.
We really cannot thank you enough! And will
be forever grateful!!!!!!read more
OUTSTANDING and PROFESSIONAL
Our dog was hit by a van, which resulted in... an
infected wound and destroyed ankle
ligaments.
Several Vets had told us that we would have
to amputate our dogs leg. As this was not an
option for us, we contacted Arthur's veterinary
specialists.
With the extremely advanced expertise of
Professor Garth Arthurs, he was able to save
our dogs leg.
If it were not for Gareth and his team at
Arthurs Veterinary Specialists, our dog would
have lost his leg.
We really cannot thank you enough! And will
be forever grateful!!!!!!read more
Evie Pugh
17:22 21 Apr 22
Millie is back on the move after amazing care from Gareth and the team at AVS. They have been patient, kind and helpful... throughout all of her treatment, and fitting us first thing after the referral from our local vets was amazing.
The level of communication and clear written instructions as to how to care for her after her operation were brilliant, and they answered queries quickly when we needed to check in.
We received a wonderful quality of treatment and clear costings which really helped at a stressful time, well worth the travelling, thank you.read more
The level of communication and clear written instructions as to how to care for her after her operation were brilliant, and they answered queries quickly when we needed to check in.
We received a wonderful quality of treatment and clear costings which really helped at a stressful time, well worth the travelling, thank you.read more
Victoria Main
09:50 21 Apr 22
My 10 year old lurcher had TPLO surgery in January. The service and care provided by AVS was outstanding. Everything... from a very thorough initial consult with Gareth to ensure I completely understood the options, costs and after-care required, the brilliant pre and post op communication both to update me of the successful operation and follow up calls once home, the extensive post op notes, the friendly welcome and phone calls. Overall it was made as positive an experience as it could be. I wouldn’t hesitate to use you again and recommend you to anyone needing an orthopaedic referral. Thank you to the whole team. I now have a dog who is enjoying his walks again.read more
Rachel Hallam
14:22 09 Apr 22
Simba had a lovely experience here and all of the staff were so knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.
Alice May
14:59 12 Mar 22
The staff are all very knowledgable, considerate, and always have the time to talk things through. They are extremely... approachable.
Gareth is so confident and experienced. The whole experience has been as positive as a vets trip and surgery can be! Thank youread more
Gareth is so confident and experienced. The whole experience has been as positive as a vets trip and surgery can be! Thank youread more
Mel Evans
08:45 03 Mar 22
Gareth and his team were amazing with my puppy Rolo, after fracturing his left elbow due to HIF Gareth carried out... surgery to fix it. We decided to do a CT scan on Rolo’s other elbow which Gareth was able to give a recommendation for and after discussions with Gareth who gave us all our options we decided to ask Gareth to perform another surgery on that elbow to hopefully stop it fracturing just like his other elbow. Rolo’s recovery is going well. Gareth and his team looked after Rolo so well each time, phoning me twice a day with an update on how he was. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Gareth and his team 💙read more
Liz Mellis
20:48 07 Dec 21
Absolutely fantastic in every way I only wish I lived closer so I could sign up to this surgery for all my vet needs.... Midge is a very nervous dog who had 2 operations she was looked after brilliantly communication was fantastic and she’s made a full recovery 5 stars all the wayread more
Hannah Kiteley
21:34 15 Nov 21
I am a veterinary nurse and was referred to Gareth via my own vet when Ava, my french bulldog needed surgery on her... leg. At first it was uncertain what surgery Ava may need because of the signs she was showing and how much pain she was in. Gareth saw her for a initial consultation very quickly and thoroughly examined her and put my mind at ease. Ava was booked for surgery the next week and I received regular updates during the day about her recovery.
Ava had her final check last week and is doing very well, I am so pleased with her progress! I highly recommend Gareth and his team of lovely nurses.read more
Ava had her final check last week and is doing very well, I am so pleased with her progress! I highly recommend Gareth and his team of lovely nurses.read more
Courtney L'homme-Davies
15:38 09 Nov 21
Gareth and his team were fantastic for our cat Nelly. She had caused some significant ligament damage to her front paw... and broken a few 'toes'. Gareth provided us with two options for surgery, and even drew diagrams for me to see what I thought was best for Nelly. After surgery Nelly was in a cage for several weeks before her second surgery to remove pins etc. Nelly is now out of the cage and has recovered far better than we ever expected. I cannot thank Gareth and his team enough. They have been at tentative through and through and always had Nelly's best interests at heart. Thank you Gareth and the team xread more
Cindy Purvey
15:43 10 Feb 21
Great service, very knowledgeable and personable. Gareth identified the issue of my dogs lameness very quickly and with... treatment she is now doing really well. I would highly recommend Gareth.read more
Stuart Taylor
10:16 24 Jan 21
Gareth is very understanding and professional. The staff are very friendly and helpful, we were constantly updated with... the progress of minstrel from Gareth and his team. Would highly recommend them.read more
Michelle Hope
19:17 04 Dec 20
My dog Jake was referred to Arthurs Orthopaedics in October 2020.
Jake was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia and... shortly after this he had keyhole surgery (left elbow arthroscopy and medial Coronoidectomy)
The service we received from Gareth, Sam and the team was excellent from start to finish. The staff were very friendly, supportive and helpful. Gareth communicated every aspect of the plan and explained every step of the process to ensure Jake received high quality care.
Thank you so much for your kindness and care for Jake. We wish you every success. Michelle & Jakeread more
Jake was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia and... shortly after this he had keyhole surgery (left elbow arthroscopy and medial Coronoidectomy)
The service we received from Gareth, Sam and the team was excellent from start to finish. The staff were very friendly, supportive and helpful. Gareth communicated every aspect of the plan and explained every step of the process to ensure Jake received high quality care.
Thank you so much for your kindness and care for Jake. We wish you every success. Michelle & Jakeread more
Rachel Beauchamp
21:04 01 Aug 20
Massive thanks to Gareth and the team at Arthurs Orthopaedics and TVC for the care given to Bert for his recent TPLO... procedure.
I’m a Registered Veterinary Nurse with particular interest in /experience of referral orthopaedics. I’ve known Gareth in a professional capacity for a number of years but I have never been on this side of the fence before, as an owner whose dog is needing a major orthopaedic procedure. I can 100% say that Gareth is the safest possible hands - so much so I chose to travel from Derbyshire to Northampton in order that Gareth be the one to do the surgery for Bert.
From initial contact when referral was looking likely, through to discharge of Bert after surgery, every aspect of communication and care has been completely professional and very easy, and conducted with an obvious genuine interest in, and care for, both the patient and the owner. Bert was not the easiest of patients while hospitalised, but every effort was made to keep him calm and make him feel safe. Hats off to the overnight nursing team in particular - I’m fully aware of how difficult he can be, so many thanks to you too!
I’d have no hesitation in recommending Gareth and his team to any owner needing to consider an orthopaedic referral for their pet. I worked in the field of veterinary orthopaedic referrals for more than 5 years and I can honestly say that Gareth is one of the kindest, most compassionate and straightforward specialists in his field. Huge thanks from Bert and from me.
Rachel Beauchamp
RVN, Dip HE CVN, RCVS Dip AVNread more
I’m a Registered Veterinary Nurse with particular interest in /experience of referral orthopaedics. I’ve known Gareth in a professional capacity for a number of years but I have never been on this side of the fence before, as an owner whose dog is needing a major orthopaedic procedure. I can 100% say that Gareth is the safest possible hands - so much so I chose to travel from Derbyshire to Northampton in order that Gareth be the one to do the surgery for Bert.
From initial contact when referral was looking likely, through to discharge of Bert after surgery, every aspect of communication and care has been completely professional and very easy, and conducted with an obvious genuine interest in, and care for, both the patient and the owner. Bert was not the easiest of patients while hospitalised, but every effort was made to keep him calm and make him feel safe. Hats off to the overnight nursing team in particular - I’m fully aware of how difficult he can be, so many thanks to you too!
I’d have no hesitation in recommending Gareth and his team to any owner needing to consider an orthopaedic referral for their pet. I worked in the field of veterinary orthopaedic referrals for more than 5 years and I can honestly say that Gareth is one of the kindest, most compassionate and straightforward specialists in his field. Huge thanks from Bert and from me.
Rachel Beauchamp
RVN, Dip HE CVN, RCVS Dip AVNread more
Beckie Gilbert
10:09 04 Apr 20
Gareth is an outstanding orthopaedic specialist and an all round nice human being too! Very approachable and generous... with his time. He has decades of experience yet this seems to have not reduced his kindness or compassion towards his clients or patients alike. As a general practitioner veterinarian myself I have no hesitation in recommending him to my clients and colleagues.read more
Sarah Payne
09:52 28 Oct 24
Gareth carried out TPLO surgery on my Staffordshire Bull Terrier's ruptured cruciate ligament back in July. From the initial consultation through to her being discharged, we have had an excellent experience with AVS. The information provided to me was in-depth, the cost was very reasonable (and always laid out to me before any procedure was done) and I felt like my dog was getting the best treatment I could provide to her.Gareth explained everything thoroughly and talked me through x-rays/blood tests/etc so that I knew exactly what was going on throughout the whole process. My dog had a complete rupture as well as a meniscal tear and she developed patellar tendinitis 8 weeks after surgery which Gareth explained can be a complication in a minority of dogs - he diagnosed the tendinitis and ruled out a number of other causes in a follow-up appointment. She has now made a full recovery and is 16 weeks post-op.I couldn't be happier with the entire experience with AVS and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. I'm hoping I won't need to use their services again (fingers crossed) but my bouncy Staffy may have other ideas! Thank you so much to the whole team.
Amardeep
17:18 13 Sep 24
Gareth and the team are amazing!They helped our dog Marley who required an operation for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture and dislocating knee-cap in his hind leg. Marley is a Havanese which is a small breed. We were really concerned about his size and whether the surgery would be successful but Gareth and his team’s expertise put our mind at ease. They spent time with us making sure we understood what was happening at each stage, without any pressure to go ahead with the procedure and answering all questions, no matter how big or small. Marley is now doing very well post-surgery, all thanks to Arthurs.You can tell how Arthurs genuinely love dogs. The care they give is above and beyond. So happy we found them. Would highly recommend them to any owner whose dog needs orthopaedic treatment.Thank you so much to everyone at Arthurs.
Keith Edmonds
13:35 06 Aug 24
Absolutely would recommend Gareth without hesitation. After treating our Red Fox Labrador Daisy for Elbow Dysplasia / Osteotomy.Every step in her treatment was clearly communicated to us in a friendly and understandable way.We felt at ease in leaving our very sensitive dog in his hands.Daisy has made an amazing recovery and is back to enjoying long walks and trips to the beachA big thankyou to Gareth and his team. 5 Stars 🌟 all round.
G Click
09:55 06 Aug 24
So happy with the repair of Susie the dog’s cruciate ligament, she is now back to her best. The explanation of options, outcomes and cost were very clear and accurate.I cannot praise Professor Arthurs and his team highly enough. They make the world a so much better place. Thank you.
Janey willis
15:38 04 Aug 24
Absolutely fabulous practice and people, I feel Riley our German shorthaired pointer had the best treatment and aftercare following his TPLO surgery, and if we hadn't been referred to Gareth we would never have known Riley also had a life threatening tumor on his spleen, we really can't recommend or thank Arthurs referrals enough, Riley is back out in the fields loving life
Roberta Morrison
15:51 21 Jun 24
Gareth gave me 100% confidence with my dogs cruciate surgery, he gave her his best and her recovery was made so easy thanks to his amazing orthopedic skills.I will recommend Gareth and his team to anyone looking for an he very best surgeon.We are very grateful to him.
nora m
20:24 26 Mar 24
The magic team! Our puppy broke his leg and he was in the best possible hands with Arthurs Venetriary Speacialists. We cannot be more grateful enough to Gareth, Valentina and the rest of the team. We always knew what was happening, we were updated every step of the way and after care is amazing. They are just wonderful. Thank you so much for all your care for our little Borsó. He's ready to steal shoes and toilet rolls again 😂🩵
Melissa Brownlee
14:45 11 Mar 24
My whole experience with Gareth and the team at Arthurs was great (despite it obviously being a stressful time!). They were able to see my cat right away, and I was so grateful to them for treating him right away too. Gareth was very good at calming my nerves and making a stressful situation a lot easier. Both he and the rest of the team were incredibly communicative throughout the few days my cat was in having surgery on each hip. He has now been recovering for the last 6 or so weeks and I am SO happy with the surgery and his progress. He is now back to the fun, active, playful and mischievous cat he was before he started to have issues in his hindlegs. I'm so grateful to Gareth and his team for not only taking away my boy's pain but for also treating him (and me) with so much care and empathy. Thank you everyone at Arthurs Vets! From Mel & Viserion 🙂
Megan Digweed-Davies
16:14 15 Jan 24
Late last November, after my cat came in with a severely injured leg, I was facing an astronomical bill despite having insurance. I contacted AVS to see if they could help, and they were quite simply fantastic. Sam on the phone was incredible; she really looked after me and helped guide me through such a stressful situation. I ended up driving an hour to get to the practice, and I’m so glad I did. My cat had a very unusual tarsus dislocation, but Gareth took everything in hand and provided the best surgical outcome possible. His wealth of highly specialist experience put me at ease as he talked me through all the options whilst giving me a realistic expectation of further costs. I left the following day with a cat on the road to what looks to be pretty much a full recovery. I really appreciated the transparency and honesty I was given, and couldn’t be more grateful to the service provided to both myself and my pet. Thank you to all at AVS.
Asvin Morjaria
12:23 12 Jan 24
The team at Arthurs Vets are second to none. Henry had surgery to correct a cruciate ligament tear in September 2023. Professor Arthurs explained the procedure very simply with a clear recommendation and risks involved. Further follow ups were excellent. Henry is on the road to full recovery.
Geoff Arnold
18:05 29 Dec 23
My dog Teddy has had bi-lateral TPLO's by Gareth Arthurs in the last 9 months performed 7 months apart.Gareth is a top orthopedic surgeon, extremely professional and compassionate.Initially I was uncertain what procedure to go for with Teddy; having no insurance I wanted to make sure that the right procedure was selected because I can't easily financially afford mistakes/revisions etc. I went to Gareth for this reason having researched him and found he has a very good reputation; less chance of a costly mistake. Gareth was understanding of my concerns and sent me some papers looking at the different procedures and reassured me that the TPLO was the most effective procedure with the highest level of confidence.Teddy recovered very quickly and fully with his first TPLO; he had his second last week and so far his recovery is even faster.I would not hesitate to recommend Gareth and the team at Arthurs to anyone whose dog has an orthopaedic issue; they really have looked after Teddy wonderfully.
Mark Warner
12:52 22 Dec 23
We were referred to Arthurs Veterinary Specialists as our mad Springer spaniel Bingo needed a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteoptomy. From the very first moment we met the staff and vets at the surgery we have been so impressed with the level of service and care our dog has received.The information provided, the time taken to help us and to explain everything we needed to know about the procedure and the after care has been superb.Thank you.
Nicky Rayfield
12:42 12 Dec 23
Excellent care, service, treatment and communication from all of the team…totally fixed our little dogs leg! She’s now back to her wonderful self again in super quick time …can’t recommend them highly enough 😃
Jessica Palmer
18:44 02 Oct 23
Our cat Monty was referred to Arthurs Veterniary practice and we received such a fantastic experience from the team. Monty initially was booked in to have surgery on his left hip, we were given several options to consider and we didn't feel at all pressured through this experience, but Gareth answered every question we had and made the complex medical procedures more understandable. Unfortunately, due to his condition, Monty had to have another operation on his right hip 10 days later. The team were able to get us booked in very quickly and we felt Monty was in very safe hands, we were also updated on his progress the whole time he was there, and supported with all the necessary information and explanations.We cannot recommend Arthurs enough, Gareth is fantastic with so much knowledge! Everyone was very kind and provided us with so much information, we also have received great after care with calls and emails to check on how he is progressing. If you are referred to Arthurs you will not be disappointed as they are amazing at what they do. We are so grateful for everything that has been done for our Monters.Thank youJess&Jack
Deborah Namruti
10:16 22 Aug 23
Just amazing , A big thank you to Gareth and Sarah ,for there advice and patience while treating our Boxer ( chumby). Such devoted people, nothing was too much trouble .Thank you again.Hasan and Debbie.
Lucinda Ticehurst
17:29 31 Jul 23
My large dog had a cranial cruciate rupture with subsequent x-rays and TPLO surgery carried out by Arthurs. They have been great at communication with detailed information given face to face and in writing about the disorder and instructions regarding aftercare. It was great to be able to speak to the surgeon directly and him to see our dog from start to finish. The surgical site is neat and my dog is rapidly remarkably comfortable. We felt confident from the beginning that he was in the hands of experienced orthopaedic specialists and wouldn't hesitate to use them again if needed.
Daphne Beddall
13:12 26 Jul 23
Excellent service and so friendly I would highly recommend these vets our Barney loved everyone and got on extremely well.
Dawn Towns
17:05 12 Jul 23
Dear Gareth and the team, I cannot thank you enough for all the care and attention you gave to both myself and my beloved Belle during her time with you. From the first meeting, to today's sign off, I cannot fault your professionalism and expertise in getting Belle back on the road to recovery. The initial shock diagnosis of Belle having to have Pancarpal Arthrodesis surgery was soon put to rest with the thorough examinations that took place, followed by very detailed aftercare notes. Your patience and tolerance when I thought there were setbacks were second to none, knowing that you were always on the end of the phone or email gave me so much added reassurance. You have been amazing and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your team, thank you very much.
Carol Macfarlane
15:41 04 Jul 23
We were referred to Gareth Arthur by our local vet when our boxer developed crutiate ligament problems.Both legs are now repaired and she is back to enjoying life again.Our experience of dealing with Arthur’s Veterinary surgery has been excellent throughout. We cannot recommend them more highly. Our lovely boxer is happy again and so are we!
Tim Lee
11:29 15 Jun 23
As a vet myself, I could not be more impressed with the whole team at Arthur’s Veterinary Specialists. The level of skill, communication and overall care my dog received, when he fractured his hock joint and needed surgery, was first class.As well as a list of qualifications which speak for themselves, Gareth is both personable and caring whilst also taking a great deal of pride in the work he and his team does. Costs were kept open and transparent at all stages of the process.Highly recommend!!
denise gray
11:01 16 Apr 23
I cannot recommend Gareth and the team at Arthurs Veterinary Centre highly enough.As soon as you enter, the team are warm and welcoming and you immediately feel supported and like you, and your pet, are in safe hands.You can sense immediately that everyone, regardless of role, absolutely loves animals.Molly was referred with ruptured cruciate ligaments in both hind legs, and needed pins and plates in both.As an older dog I was very concerned about putting her through such a significant surgery - but Gareth reassured me from the beginning that her age was no reason not go ahead (as she is a really healthy ole girl), and that little dogs usually recover well.On the day of surgery, Gareth called immediately that he was out of surgery to reassure me that all had gone to plan and that his team was feeding my fusspot fresh chicken, because she wasn't keen on the biscuits!! Spoilt little tyke.And, he was absolutely right! She has recovered better than I can ever have imagined - I'm sure she thinks she is a spring chicken again!The support, understanding and reassurance, as well as the care your little one gets are second to none.I would 100% have absolutely no doubts recommending Gareth and his team.
Megan Booth
12:44 19 Jan 23
Fantastic service, warm and friendly atmosphere. Brilliant with Molly who had to have multiple leg operations. Would highly recommend to friends and family.Would especially like to thank Gareth and team for their care and attention to Molly.
Toddy Gould
11:44 14 Jan 23
Fabulous vets. Our cat broke his foot and I was referred to Gareth Arthurs. Brilliant communication from start to finish. Everyone at this clinic is superb and Gareth is a great communicator and a fantastic surgeon. I would highly recommend Arthur’s if you have a pet with any orthopaedic problem.
Kelly Wallace Horne
15:01 04 Nov 22
Faultless service from Gareth Arthurs and his team. An extremely stressful situation was made smooth and easy with a kind, knowledgeable, confident approach, transparent costings and quick response and service. My little dog was back on his feet and back enjoying life in no time. I cannot recommend highly enough.
Omar Middhat Barnes
20:54 27 Oct 22
Where do we start ? EXCELLENT, OUTSTANDING and PROFESSIONAL.Our dog was hit by a van, which resulted in an infected wound and destroyed ankle ligaments.Several Vets had told us that we would have to amputate our dogs leg. As this was not an option for us, we contacted Arthur's veterinary specialists.With the extremely advanced expertise of Professor Gareth Arthurs, he was able to save our dogs leg.If it were not for Gareth and his team at Arthurs Veterinary Specialists, our dog would have lost his leg.We really cannot thank you enough! And will be forever grateful!!!!!!
Sally Briggs
13:28 06 Sep 22
I have used this practice twice now.Once for a Condylar Y fracture on my working Cocker Spaniel.This was out of hours and I could not have asked for a better service at a very stressful time. Surgery went amazingly and the post op instructions were very clear. Recovery was easy and all went smoothly.I have then recently been back again to have a preventative screw placed In his right elbow as this was showing signs of the same condition.Again the service from Gareth and the team was amazing. Very clear instructions about the procedure and after care.I would 100% recommend Gareth and his team.
Mara Barber
21:41 17 Jun 22
Absolutely brilliant. Superb treatment, kind, caring, informative - everything you could want from your vet. Thank you so much for all you have done for our dog
Nikki Masters
12:36 08 Jun 22
Wonderful service from the reception ladies, nurses and surgeons. Its worrying for any animal parent when having surgery but the team reassured me the whole way through, and gave me updates on my girls progress. The nurse (i sadly did not get her name) went through everything thoroughly with me and was a warm welcoming person when i arrived to collect Luna. Thank you to Gareth, Valentina and the whole team
Evie Hoggard
17:14 21 Apr 22
We cannot fault the service we received from Gareth and the team at AVS. They were friendly, kind and patient at a very stressful time when our dog had fractured her leg.We were seen first thing the next day after being referred by our local vet, the communication was spot on with extensive written information and instructions about how to care for our dog after her operation.Costings were were clear and reasonable and our dog’s recovery has been impressive, a testament to the quality of care from AVS.Thank you all!
Victoria Main
09:38 21 Apr 22
My 10 year old Lurcher had a TPLO operation in Jan 22 due to a cruciate injury.I can not fault the care and service provided by Arthurs Veterinary Specialists. The initial consult was very thorough and Gareth took time to ensure I completely understood the options, what the operation would consist of, the costs involved and the after care and recovery required.The day of the operation went smoothly with great communication, a detailed hand over with what to expect throughout the day, a telephone call from Gareth post operation to confirm all was well and explain what had been carried out. The collection hand over was again very thorough with great aftercare instructions from the team and a good explanation of what I could expect to see happening over the next few days and weeks.The post op notes provided were fantastic. Bert’s physio commented that they were the most in depth post op notes she had seen which made it much easier for her to devise an effective rehabilitation physio plan.I received a telephone call from the team after a few days to check that recovery was proceeding as it should be and the recovery continued to go smoothly. The 8 week post op x-rays were carried out to confirm healing was proceeding as expected and further instructions received on the next few weeks of recovery.Overall, the whole experience was made as easy as possible, with great communication throughout and fantastic customer service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Arthurs Veterinary Specialists to anyone looking for an orthopaedic specialist and have already done so. My physio was also so impressed she has also recommended them!Bert has made an excellent recovery and is doing really well and back to enjoying his walks again. Thank you to everyone at AVS involved.
Jane Blackwood
12:42 04 Mar 22
Our 3 year old Pug had been suffering from patellar luxation in his hind leg which was gradually getting worse. He underwent corrective surgery in January 2022 with Gareth after a consultation and X-rays. I’m a nervous dog owner but throughout this whole experience I have felt informed and secure. The staff at Arthurs are always friendly and very helpful. Pugsley had to stay overnight following his operation, the night nurse called with an update late at night and again in the morning. Gareth has been on hand to provide support throughout the recovery period which has been most appreciated. Most importantly, Pugsley has made a brilliant recovery, the scar on his leg is minimal considering the operation and Gareth’s work has changed Pugsley’s life. In a few months he’ll be back to running around on the beach! Can’t thank everyone at Arthurs enough.
Sheryl Hawes
17:30 17 Dec 21
Kieron & Sheryl Hawes would like to thank Gareth & all the Staff involved in Chesters surgery & recovery. Chester developed some complications during his recovery from his fusion of his leg & we couldn't have got through this without Gareths support & understanding. We have been able to speak to Gareth with our worries & concerns through the whole process, even out of hours & he's always put our minds at rest. Thankyou Gareth you've been professional, caring & lovely towards our much loved boy Chester.
Courtney L'homme
15:33 09 Nov 21
Gareth and his team were fantastic for our cat. She had sustained quite an injury to her front paw. Gareth provided two options to us with clear cost quotes and potential downfalls. His advice to us was clear and understandable. Our cat has now recovered better than expected and we cannot thank Gareth and his team enough. They have been in regular contact since surgery and really had our cat's best interests at heart.
Paul Taylor
14:39 27 Oct 21
Our local vet referred our Saluki Cross to Gareth due to a injured front knee joint with a bad swelling in December 2020 after an unexplained injury on front leg. Gareth explained our options in clear layman’s language so that we fully understood our problem which put our minds at rest. His main recommendation was to leave well alone, keep an eye on the injury and review later with further X-rays or CT scan if swelling did not go down or our dog was having any mobility problems. It has taken longer than we thought for the swelling to go down (9 months). We are so pleased that we did not have to have an operation and that Gareth was correct in his diagnosis and that there is now no sign of any injury. I have no hesitation in recommending Gareth if you want a honest and professional opinion.
Ian Blakeman
07:58 20 Oct 21
Gareth performed a TPLO surgery on my pet Lowchen dog. The service was excellent. Follow up care was great and Gareth was always on hand to give any advice if I was concerned. Most importantly the operation went well and my dog has made an excellent recovery almost having full movement in his leg after 10 weeks. This is a specialist operation and I am glad that we chose such a professional surgeon to do the job.
Carly Hawksley
06:31 22 Sep 21
I am a veterinary nurse and was referred to Gareth via my own vet for revision surgery on his luxating patella. When I was first contacted by the surgery to arrange an appointment the lady on the phone was very polite and precessional and Frank was booked in swiftly. On the appointment day, the covid restrictions in place were very effective and made me feel safe. Gareth was nice and very good at explaining the process of franks required surgery. Contact with the nurses was good to keep me updated on frank. Frank has done very well post op and the surgery was a success! He attended the practice for post op X-rays which show good progress for him. Overall my experience was very good with Gareth and his team of lovely nurses!
David Armes
10:15 26 Aug 21
Amazing, caring and professional service. So wonderful to have a lively, bouncy dog again after rupturing her cruciate ligament and TPLO surgery.Can not praise Gareth and Arthurs Orthopaedics enough.
Trisha Smith
10:36 22 Aug 21
I cannot thank Gareth and his team enough for the surgery they carried out on my deerhound x. She injured 2 toes on one of her hind foot, lateral collateral ligament rupture of proximal inter-phalangeal joints. The recovery has been a lengthy process with an external fixator in place for 6 weeks with a further 6 weeks limited exercise. At all stages Gareth and his team have been excellent which has led to Arya being able to lead a much better quality of life going forward. I feel blessed to have access to one of the most talented orthopaedic surgeons in the country. Once again many thanks to this most talented man with excellent support staff and allowing Arya to be able to run again
Grainne Brown
15:48 12 Jul 21
I received a 5 Star service from Gareth and the team. They treated my dog within 24 hours after being referred by my own vets. My dog had to have 2 operations and as he wasn't insured Gareth kept the costs as low as possible. Would definitely recommend
Sandra Blair
13:23 13 Mar 21
Our puppy Jack was referred to Gareth with hip problems, Gareth went through the options and we decided to go for the triple pelvic osteotomy, he explained in full what it entailed and also provided us with written information on the procedure, after the op again explained fully how to look after him and gave us paperwork for referral, he was also on hand to answer any questions no matter how trivial. I cant thank him and his team at Towcester vets enough for their kindness and professionalism . Jack is on his way to a full recovery, no safer hands for your pets
Elaine Davies
13:30 02 Aug 20
I really cannot praise Gareth Arthurs and his team at Arthurs Orthopaedics enough. After the cruciate ligament ruptured in my dog Molly's right leg (her left left ruptured about 18 months ago), I was distraught. As soon as I met Gareth I knew that she was in the best possible hands. He is obviously a top expert in his field. He explained in depth what he needed to do and I realised that with the type of surgery she required, the utmost precision was required for the surgery to be successful. Molly is now about 10 weeks into her post op period and is doing so well. I can't explain in words what a relief it has been to see Molly go from strength to strength. This is all down to Gareth. Thank you again so much.Also need to praise Gareth's team-they were always so friendly, cheerful, helpful and supportive. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Well done to you all! I would not hesitate to return to Gareth and his team if the need arose.
Beckie Gilbert
16:28 02 Apr 20
Gareth is very approachable and incredibly patient. This coupled with a wealth of experience and a genuine kindness makes dealing with him deeply reassuring. He has looked after my young Labrador with diligence and expertise, whilst dealing with all my questions and concerns however big or small! I have no hesitation in recommending him as an orthopaedic specialist to clients, colleagues and friends alike.
Jane Davidson
11:23 20 Mar 20
Excellent service with a compassionate consultant who takes time to ensure you understand all of the options available. Post surgical support for you and your pet is good and any follow up queries/emails are responded to quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them
Beckie Jolly
20:30 28 Feb 20
We highly recommend Gareth and Arthurs Orthopaedics. We were kept fully informed of what was happening with our dog and all the options that were available. The information sent by email and in paper format was clear and understandable.We really felt that our dog was given the highest quality of care. Thank you.
Betty Meisgyn
15:11 28 Feb 20
I had a lovely consultation with Gareth. He is attentive and polite and great at explaining everything. I would highly recommend this team and will be using them again.
16th May 2024
I cannot recommend Gareth and the team enough. They are kind, considerate and just amazing - to humans and pets alike.
Gareth performed double TPLO on my little Westie last year. I was obviously concerned as she was 13. But I needn’t have been. She recovered amazingly and is still running around at 14.5!! Her recovery is beyond my wildest dreams!
If your dog needs TPLO - then Gareth is your guy! I recommend without hesitation.
I only wish I could post a video of her running on here!
27th March 2024
The magic team! Our puppy broke his leg and he was in the best possible hands with Arthurs Venetriary Speacialists. We cannot be more grateful enough to Gareth, Valentina and the rest of the team. We always knew what was happening, we were updated every step of the way and after care is amazing. They are just wonderful. Thank you so much for all your care for our little Borsó. He's ready to steal shoes and toilet rolls again 😂🩵
13th March 2024
Absolutely would recommend Gareth without hesitation. After treating our Red Fox labrador for elbow dysplasia.
Every step in her treatment was clearly communicated to us in a friendly and understandable way.
We felt at ease in leaving our very sensitive dog in his hands.
A big thankyou to Gareth and his team. 5 Stars 🌟 all round.
11th March 2024
My whole experience with Gareth and the team at Arthurs was great (despite it obviously being a stressful time!). They were able to see my cat right away, and I was so grateful to them for treating him right away too. Gareth was very good at calming my nerves and making a stressful situation a lot easier. Both he and the rest of the team were incredibly communicative throughout the few days my cat was in having surgery on each hip. He has now been recovering for the last 6 or so weeks and I am SO happy with the surgery and his progress. He is now back to the fun, active, playful and mischievous cat he was before he started to have issues in his hindlegs. I'm so grateful to Gareth and his team for not only taking away my boy's pain but for also treating him (and me) with so much care and empathy. Thank you everyone at Arthurs Vets! From Mel & Viserion 🙂
21st February 2024
Hello, my name is Chyulu (Chew-loo) and I am a nine month old springer spaniel.
In the autumn of last year my front left leg started hurting and made me lame. My mum took me to the vet and I had to have two weeks rest with pain killers. This helped for a few days but then the pain and limp returned!
Mum took me back to the vet where I had to rest more and have pain killers for a further two weeks. The vet suggested further investigation and this meant an x-ray and a scan. The latter showed that both my elbows had a problem. I was diagnosed with a congenital condition called elbow dysplasia.
To enable me to have a good active life I needed major surgery
- A screw in both elbows
- An arthroscopy to remove a small fragment of broken bone in the left elbow joint
- The ulna bone cut in the left leg in order to
release the pressure on the joint.
Where we live the cost to do this surgery is truly eye watering! It was put to us to consider looking elsewhere and that is when we were referred to Arthurs Veterinary Specialists in Towcester near Northampton.
Two weeks before Christmas we drove to Towcester to meet Gareth Arthurs and the team.
After examination and consultation it was agreed surgery was definitely required. A week was needed to enable operative guides to be made. These make surgical procedure more accurate and easier.
A week later we returned for the surgery.
I had my surgery and I know Gareth updated Mum regularly as to how I was doing. All the team were caring and helpful, and all Mum's pre and post operative instructions were very clear and easily understandable to help my care at home and recovery.
Last week I had my final check up with an x-ray and consultation. Gareth was pleased with progress although I do have to do more weeks of lead walks and to keep my instinct to spring around under control!
Mum says she feels comfortable and is pleased by the care and support we were given. She knows she can get in touch if she is worried about anything in my progress. She says she would happily recommend Arthur's Veterinary Specialists to help any other animals needing veterinary care.
In our case the long journey was worth the effort to get excellent care.
Thank you Gareth Arthurs.
