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I can not thank the team at Arthurs for the care, compassion and kindness they showed to me and my dog.
Sarah on reception made me feel at ease and welcomed from the second I arrived. Her kindness was second to none and she really did go above and beyond to support, help and comfort me.
Fran was also amazing and I can't thank him enough for his knowledge, skill and expertise.
I was able to leave feeling reassured Jaz was in the safest of hands.
I was then kept fully updated through out the time Jaz was at Arthurs.
Ruby fully explained everything that had been done during her TPLO surgery and all the aftercare Jaz needed when I collected her the following day and set my mind at easy that if I had any concerns they were only a phone call away.
I can not recommend Arthurs highly enough and I feel extremely lucky to have found such a fantastic independent veterinary specialists.read more
We took him along to see Arthurs Veterniary Specialists and he was diagnosed with a ruptured cruciate ligament straight away. They kept him in and operated on him that day.
The entire team were brilliant. It's so heartbreaking to see your dog in pain, but Gareth and the staff were so reassuring. He took the time to go through exactly what the issue was and what they would need to do to get him back to normal.
They were so good with Jasper and when we got him back, there was plenty of really good aftercare. I emailed a couple of photos of the healing wound just to check it was ok and Gareth responded that day with a great email, reassuring us that everything was fine.
We didn't have loads of unnecessary stuff lumped in, with upselling etc. It was a world apart from the big corporate vets.
The entire experience is always going to be a bit upsetting but I can honestly say that the service we got here was second to none. I am moving away from Vets 4 Pet and going to register with Towcester Vets as a result.
If you ever need a good vet - look no further. You will not go wrong here!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
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
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
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
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
Gareth is so confident and experienced. The whole experience has been as positive as a vets trip and surgery can be! Thank youread 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
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


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.

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.

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 beach
A big thankyou to Gareth and his team. 5 Stars 🌟 all round.

I cannot praise Professor Arthurs and his team highly enough. They make the world a so much better place. Thank you.


I will recommend Gareth and his team to anyone looking for an he very best surgeon.
We are very grateful to him.





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.

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.


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 you
Jess&Jack

Hasan and Debbie.




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!

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!!

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.

Would especially like to thank Gareth and team for their care and attention to Molly.

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!!!!!!
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.

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!
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.

Can not praise Gareth and Arthurs Orthopaedics enough.

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.



We really felt that our dog was given the highest quality of care. Thank you.

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!
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 😂🩵
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.
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 🙂
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.