VetOrtho Referrals – Vets in Portadown
Clinic Overview
VetOrtho Referrals is a referral clinic focused on orthopaedic and spinal surgery for cats and dogs (the website describes it as a “100% Orthopaedic Vet focused Referral Service”). The site highlights qualifications including an RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and RCVS recognised Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery (small animal surgery).
From reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations before/around surgery, updates during operations, and rapid help for urgent injuries—including a report of a cat hit by a car being seen promptly and a vet waiting to treat the cat. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Services
- •Orthopaedic referral work (website describes the service as orthopaedic-focused).
- •Fracture surgery for broken bones in cats and dogs (described as a frequent procedure).
- •Spinal surgery, including spinal disc prolapse (slipped disc) cases.
- •The website states disc prolapse cases are treated as an urgent priority, with rapid progression to imaging and decompressive surgery, followed by nursing and physiotherapy.
- •Cruciate disease (knee) surgery (also reflected in a review describing a dog’s knee being “saved”).
- •Hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia treatment.
- •Lameness investigations.
People
- •Dr. Ewing (role not stated, referred to as “Dr.” in reviews)
- •Mentioned for taking time to explain procedures (review describing a knee procedure).
- •Owners also describe being kept updated on operations their pet required.
Reviews
5 stars from 4 reviews. The written reviews available describe surgical care and urgent-response cases, and what owners experienced during communication and treatment. “”
- •Communication around surgery: owners mention procedures being explained clearly and being kept updated during operations.
- •Orthopaedic outcomes: one owner says their pet’s knee was saved after treatment.
- •Urgent response to injury: one review describes the clinic responding quickly to a road-traffic-injured cat and providing immediate care.
Special Services
Animals Treated at VetOrtho Referrals
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Opening Hours – VetOrtho Referrals
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Reviews for VetOrtho Referrals
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 4 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
kuba W
in the last week
I am very grateful to Dr. Ewing and the clinic. He was extremely kind, took the time to explain the procedure, and thanks to him, my Chaya's knee was saved. The 2-hour drive each way was absolutely worth it. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Thank you!
Alan Jeffrey
9 months ago
I can Highly Highly recommend VetOrthro. Ewing is a very caring vet and kept us updated on the operations that our Archie required. Thanks to all the team we still have our Archie as he is one of the family.
Alan Jeffrey
12 months ago
I can Highly Highly recommend VetOrthro. Ewing is a very caring vet and kept us updated on the operations that our Archie required. Thanks to all the team we still have our Archie as he is one of the family.
D D
5 years ago
D D
5 years ago
Nina Terzieva
5 years ago
We found a cat hit by a car in front of our house and the VetOrtho Clinic responsed right away even though it was 8pm.We went to the clinic and the doctor was waiting for us , he took care of the cat and made sure he was okay. I hope there are more peopleout there like this doctor and his clinic. Thank you so much again!
Nina Terzieva
5 years ago
We found a cat hit by a car in front of our house and the VetOrtho Clinic responsed right away even though it was 8pm.We went to the clinic and the doctor was waiting for us , he took care of the cat and made sure he was okay. I hope there are more peopleout there like this doctor and his clinic. Thank you so much again!
