Orthopaedic Surgery

Advanced surgical care to help pets and working dogs move comfortably again

Orthopaedic injuries can have a major impact on an animal’s comfort, mobility and quality of life. For working and sporting dogs, even a relatively minor injury can affect performance, endurance and their ability to do the job they love.

Vet Services provides orthopaedic assessment, diagnostic imaging, surgery and ongoing rehabilitation support for a wide range of bone, joint, ligament and tendon conditions.

Orthopaedic conditions we assess and treat

Our team can investigate and manage a broad range of orthopaedic conditions, including:

Cranial cruciate ligament injuries
Luxating patellas
Simple and complicated fractures
Metacarpal and metatarsal fractures
Hip luxation
Achilles tendon injuries
Multi-ligament knee injuries
Joint instability
Hock injuries and selected tarsal arthrodesis procedures
Limb injuries requiring amputation
Traumatic injuries affecting bones, joints, ligaments or tendons
Ongoing lameness and mobility concerns

The most suitable treatment will depend on the type of injury, its severity, your animal’s age, lifestyle and overall health.

Diagnostic imaging and surgical planning

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of successful treatment.

Our orthopaedic assessments may include:

Comprehensive orthopaedic examination
Digital X-rays
Joint stability assessment
Pre-surgical planning
Referral for advanced imaging when required

Surgery & Recovery

Every treatment plan is tailored to your pet.

Our team will guide you through every stage of care, including:

Surgical treatment
Pain management
Post-operative monitoring
Follow-up appointments
Rehabilitation support through The Rehab Vet
Safe return to normal activity

Why choose Vet Services?

✔ Experienced orthopaedic surgical team

✔ Advanced digital imaging

✔ Modern orthopaedic equipment

✔ Dedicated rehabilitation support through The Rehab Vet

✔ Care for pets, working dogs and sporting dogs

✔ Four clinics across Hawke’s Bay and Dannevirke

Meet Our Orthopaedic Team

Sharné Boys

Sharné is a talented orthopaedic surgeon who leads our Napier Team. In 2017, she completed a Masters of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery with distinction, followed by a postgraduate master of veterinary medicine paper in orthopaedic surgery in 2020.

She has also attended more than ten external orthopaedic continuing professional development courses throughout New Zealand and Australia, continuing to build her skills in surgical planning, fracture repair, joint stabilisation and post-operative care.

Sharné works alongside our veterinary, nursing and rehabilitation teams to provide coordinated care from diagnosis through to recovery.

Helen Crawford

Helen works from our Hastings clinic and enjoys all aspects of companion animal surgery, with particular interests in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and feline medicine.

She has undertaken additional training in feline behaviour and small animal dentistry and is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient.

Helen works closely with our orthopaedic team to help pets return to comfortable, pain-free movement following injury or surgery.

Nicole Lansdown

Nicole works within our Waipukurau team and has a strong interest in companion animal surgery.

Nicole enjoys diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and is passionate about restoring mobility and helping pets return to an active, comfortable life.

Tracey Wallace

Tracey has extensive experience in companion animal surgery and is an integral member of our orthopaedic team working based at our Waipukurau clinic.

She enjoys the challenge of orthopaedic surgery and helping pets recover from fractures, ligament injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions. She is committed to delivering high-quality surgical care while supporting both patients and their owners throughout every stage of treatment and recovery.

Sophie-Leigh Anderson

Sophie works in our Dannevirke Clinic and has a strong interest in companion animal surgery.

She enjoys treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, from fractures and ligament injuries to lameness investigations, and is dedicated to helping pets regain comfortable movement and return to an active lifestyle. She works closely with our orthopaedic team to provide personalised care throughout every stage of recovery.

Book an Orthopaedic Consultation

Whether your pet has suffered an injury, is struggling with lameness, or you’d simply like a second opinion, our orthopaedic team is here to help. Get in touch to book a consultation.