Services

Rory Paton (BVSc CertAVP MRCVS) is happy to perform advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures at your practice.

He is accompanied in theatre by Rachel Roberts RVN, who is our Theatre Manager, to help set up theatre and liaises with our host clinic on all diary and logistic matters.

Below is a list of some of the surgical procedures we are happy to offer, although please do contact us if you wish to discuss a procedure not listed below. In addition, Rory is happy to discuss cases with, and provide advice to, colleagues.

Orthopaedic Surgery

 

Hip dysplasia diagnosis and treatment

  • JPS – juvenile pubic symphysiodesis
  • DPO – double pelvic osteotomy

Elbow dysplasia diagnosis and treatment

  • BODPUO and Interosseous ligament release
  • UAP
  • HIF (DBM+ Headless compression screws)
  • Subtotal coronoidectomy/debridement and fragment removal

Cranial cruciate ligament disease

  • TPLO including eTPA levelling (we no longer perform TTAs as a routine procedure due to the increasing body of evidence which suggests TPLO provides a superior longer term positive prognosis for our patients)
    Client info | Pre-op info | Post-op info
  • Cranial Closing Wedge ostectomy (CCWO)
  • Cora based levelling osteotomy
  • Juvenile proximal tibial epiphysiodesis

Patella luxation

MPL Client info

  • Trochlea Block Sulcoplasty TTT
  • DFO

Soft tissue surgery

Upper respiratory tract surgery

  • BOAS – Brachycephalic obstruction airway syndrome
    Client info | Pre-op info
  • Laryngeal paralysis
  • Tracheostomies/Tracheotomy

Urogenital surgery

  • Cystotomy
  • Urethrostomy

Head and neck surgery

  • Total ear canal ablation
  • Lateral bulla osteotomy
  • Ventral bulla osteotomy
  • Salivary mucocoele
  • Thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy

Abdominal surgery

  • Hiatal hernia
  • Splenectomy
  • Gastric dilation – volvulus (GDV)
  • Hepatic lobectomy

Thoracic surgery (diagphragmatic hernia)

Integument/dermatological

  • Oncological resections
  • Rotation and Advancement skin flaps

Testimonials

“We have nothing but praise for Rory and VetSOS. They are efficient and professional but are also approachable and lovely people, which makes a huge difference when they are coming into your practice. The biggest compliment I can give is that they feel like an extension of our team. It is a real pleasure working with them”

David Chana – Bold Vets, St. Helens

“Rory and his VetSOS team have been an integral part of our clinical services at The Animal Health Centre for many years. I value their commitment to thoughtful patient and client care, outstanding surgical skills, clear communication, and support that our vets can depend on."

Hendrik Fahrenholt, Certvc Mrcvs – The Animal Health Centre, Shrewsbury

“We have used Rory’s services for complex orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures at our practice in Cheshire for several years now. We can only speak highly of Rory, his team, and the service they give our clients and our patients. The clinical care is always excellent, and Rory’s team do their best to accommodate us even at short notice for emergencies. We will continue to use Rory for many years, hopefully!”

The Vet – Warrington