We offer orthopaedic & spinal surgery at competitive prices
Free quotes & teleconsults, price protection & price guarantee
Call surgery nurse coordinator Skye 24/7 on: 0402 401 665
We offer orthopaedic & spinal surgery at competitive prices
Free quotes & teleconsults, price protection & price guarantee
Call surgery nurse coordinator Skye 24/7 on: 0402 401 665
We are a boutique business offering orthopaedic surgery at competitive prices in Melbourne for both dogs and cats. We offer an economical option for pet owners and offer our services from three locations to increase access to most pet owners. Our surgeon is highly experienced and qualified having become a specialist in both Australia and America in 2000.
Dr Chris is the most highly qualified joint surgeon for dogs, in Australasia and one of only thirteen to be recognised as a founding fellow in joint replacement surgery world wide.
We offer no charge teleconsults where clients can discuss their pets case directly with a specialist, either over the phone or via video conference (eg.zoom, skype, teams), to provide advice and a costing.
We can perform day surgery in three locations as well as accomodate overnight postoperative patient supervision in our main full-service hospital, located 30 minutes south-east of the CBD, in Narre Warren.
We are a boutique business offering orthopaedic surgery at competitive prices in Melbourne for both dogs and cats. We offer an economical option for pet owners and offer our services from three locations to increase access to most pet owners. Our surgeon is highly experienced and qualified having become a specialist in both Australia and America in 2000. Dr Chris is the most highly qualified joint surgeon for dogs in Australasia and one of only thirteen to be recognised as a founding fellow in joint replacement surgery Worldwide.
We offer no charge teleconsults where clients can discuss their pet’s case directly with a specialist, either over the phone or via video conference (eg. zoom, skype, teams), to provide advice and discuss costs.
We can perform day surgery in three locations as well as accomodate overnight postoperative patient supervision in our main full-service hospital, located 30 minutes south-east of the CBD, in Narre Warren.
Our Most Common Services
- Lameness assessment: orthopaedic examination
- Review of treatment options with expert
- Arthritis management with corrective surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging: x-rays / CT
- Triage of trauma patients: stabilisation
- After hours availability for emergency surgery
- Neurosurgery for IVDD in dogs
- Minimally-invasive arthroscopic keyhole surgery
- Cruciate ligament surgery / TPLO
- Grade II-III medial patellar luxation (MPL)
- Total Hip Replacement / THR
- Deformity correction and Joint fusions
- Open fracture repair with orthopaedic implants
- Bone cancer diagnosis and management
Our Most Common Services
- Lameness assessment: orthopaedic examination
- Review of treatment options with expert
- Arthritis management with corrective surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging: x-rays / CT
- Triage of trauma patients: stabilisation
- After hours availability for emergency surgery
- Neurosurgery for IVDD in dogs
- Minimally-invasive arthroscopic keyhole surgery
- Cruciate ligament surgery / TPLO
- Grade II-III medial patellar luxation (MPL)
- Total Hip Replacement / THR
- Deformity correction and Joint fusions
- Open fracture repair with orthopaedic implants
- Bone cancer diagnosis and management
Our business philosophy
Melbourne Veterinary Orthopaedics is committed to providing the highest level of specialist small animal orthopaedic surgery at a price based on a high-volume strategy. This does not mean we can beat general practice pricing where they do not have oxygen cages, CT scanners, sterilisers from human hospitals, fluoroscopy, arthroscopy etc, but we do guarantee you will not find another specialist quote cheaper than what we offer.
Our prices are transparent and do not require appointments to get pricing. In the vast majority of cases, we can provide immediate pricing if we you upload your pet’s medical records and x-rays. You can call Skye, our surgical nurse coordinator, on her mobile 24/7 to discuss costs and logistics: 0402 401 665
Our business philosophy
Melbourne Veterinary Orthopaedics is committed to providing the highest level of specialist small animal orthopaedic surgery at a price based on a high-volume strategy. This does not mean we can beat general practice pricing where they do not have oxygen cages, CT scanners, sterilisers from human hospitals, fluoroscopy, arthroscopy etc, but we do guarantee you will not find another specialist quote cheaper than what we offer.
Our prices are transparent and do not require appointments to get pricing. In the vast majority of cases, we can provide immediate pricing if we you upload your pet’s medical records and x-rays. You can call Skye, our surgical nurse coordinator, on her mobile 24/7 to discuss costs and logistics: 0402 401 665
Case study
Patient: 7 yo male Chihuahua x Maltese
Reason for presentation: Spinal pain
History from owner: “2 weeks ago started trembling over whole body. Yelped when picked up. Worse after walking around, though would wake up in the night trembling and unsettled. Off his food. Hunched appearance. Throughout the last 2 weeks he has still been anticipating pain, yelping expectantly. Walking really tentatively. Very hunched and walking slowly. Not cocking his leg appropriately. 2 years ago similar event happened but he recovered.”
Imaging: Myelogram of spine (contrast x-rays)
You can see loss of both left and right contrast columns (two parallel white lines) where the disc prolapse is compressing the spinal cord.
Surgery: Hemilaminectomy L1-2
Pet Owner Testimonial
Life-Saving Surgery for My Chihuahua!
“I can’t express how grateful I am for Dr. Chris and the incredible work he did on my Chihuahua’s IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease). After visiting several vets who only offered medications and countless expensive consultations without a real solution, I was referred to Dr. Chris by a friend who had a great experience with him.
Not only did Dr. Chris provide a clear and compassionate approach to our situation, but the surgery was also very affordable, which was such a relief during a challenging time.
The surgery was a success, and I was amazed at how quickly my little guy started to recover. Dr. Chris truly has a gift for animal care and surgery. Thanks to him, my Chihuahua is back to his happy, active self.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Chris to anyone facing similar challenges with their furry friends. He is not just a skilled surgeon but also a compassionate practitioner who cares deeply for his patients.
Thank you, Dr. Chris, for giving my dog a second chance at life!”
Specialist Testimonial
Dr Eugene Buffa
Specialist small animal surgeon Founder, Owner & Director of The Pet Specialists Sydney
17-10-24
We engaged Chris Preston to assist us with relaunching our Total Hip Replacement service after a break of a few years. Chris has performed many hundreds of these procedures.
Integrating an experienced surgeon into our surgical team offered numerous benefits, including enhanced patient safety, mentorship, improved decision-making, leadership development, and bridging with his extensive experience and knowledge.
Chris proved to be a knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant addition to our team. We feel this collaboration has resulted in safer, more effective care of our patients with better surgical outcomes and increased professional growth.
Yours Faithfully
Eugene Buffa
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon N7231
The Pet Specialists – Specialists Referral Hospital and Mobile Service.
