We are here for the pets who need us, and the pet owners who love them
We're Vita Referrals, a new surgical clinic. Like all vets, we care about the healthy, happy life of animals. We're here for the pets who need us, and the pet owners who love them. Offering high quality surgical expertise, at more affordable prices. With a quicker, simpler referral process. Because we stand for making things fairer. So we can all focus on the most important thing. The pet. Doesn't that just feel better already?
Making pet surgery feel better
Making pet surgery feel better.
At Vita referrals we're here to offer high quality surgical expertise, at more affordable prices. With a quicker, simpler referral process. Doesn't that just feel better already?
Make a referral
We want to make referrals feel like a walk in the park. If you'd like to refer a case to us, simply call us at our clinic or email us. One of our team at Vita will take it from there and together, we'll go through the case.
Our services and facilities
Our clinic in Wetherby is purpose built to provide the most advanced surgical treatment and care for small animals.
We perform a wide range of surgeries in Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, in particular, Total Hip Replacement (THR). Our surgeons have performed over 600 of them.
We want your pet to be diagnosed quickly and treated expertly, so they can get back home doing what they do best. Leaping…rolling…chasing squirrels….the lot.
To make this happen our surgery is fully equipped with the highest grade diagnostics equipment, including a CT Scanner, Arthroscopy, Fluoroscopy and Digital X-Ray .
Here are some of the conditions we treat
How a referral works
We give the pet owners as much care as the pet. If your pet is referred for surgery, it’s only natural that you’ll be feeling anxious. Please try not to worry; we’re here to make everything clear and simple. Here’s what will happen:
More affordable surgery, so you get more zoomies
We set up Vita Referrals with a mission to provide affordable surgery for all pets. Here’s a guide to our surgical treatments and prices below.
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Price list
Cruciate Ligament Disease - TPLO (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) | £3,450
Fixed price all inclusive up to 50Kg (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up) with a 12 month warranty (T&Cs apply).
THR (Total Hip Replacement) | £6,500
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up) with a 12 month warranty extendable to lifetime (T&Cs apply).
Elbow Arthroscopy inc. CT | £3,350 (One elbow) | £3,950 (Both elbows)
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up).
Elbow CT and HIF Screw | £2,850 (Unilateral) | £3,450 (Bilateral)
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up).
Patella Luxation Correction | £3,250 (Unilateral) | £4,250 (Bilateral)
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up) with a 12 month warranty (T&Cs apply).
Hemilaminectomy inc. CT Myelogram | £4,500
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up).
Ventral Slot inc. CT Myelogram | £4,950
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, work up, surgery and follow up).
Lameness Investigation inc. CT | £1,450
Fixed price any size all inclusive (consultations, x-rays, CT scanning and joint samples). External lab fees not included.
Fracture Management | £2,150 - £5,250 (Depending on Complexity)
Fixed pricing any size all inclusive (consultation, work up, surgery and follow up) with a 12 month warranty (T&Cs apply).
Pan Carpal/Tarsal Arthrodesis | £4,500
Fixed pricing any size all inclusive (consultation, work up, surgery and follow up) with a 12 month warranty (T&Cs apply).
Angular Limb Deformity | £5,950
Fixed pricing any size all inclusive (consultation, work up including CT, planning guides, surgery and follow up) with a 12 month warranty (T&Cs apply).
We offer competitive fixed prices without any compromise on quality.
If you would like to discuss any of our prices or you would like to compare prices that you have been given elsewhere, please feel free to get in touch. As an independent practice we have good control and versatility with our pricing.
How to find us
We’re looking forward to meeting you and your pet. Our clinic in Wetherby, West Yorkshire is easy to find at:
Unit 190, Trust Square, Street 6 North Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby, LS23 7FP
Disabled access and facilities are available on site.
Did you know?
Stu, Nick and Rob are highly experienced in Total Hip Replacement and have carried out over 600 cases between them.
Our team at Vita has 60 years of veterinary experience between them. That’s a lot of pets mended with expertise and cuddles.
Labradors can run at 30mph. They’re also a high risk breed for hip replacement. We perform this surgery all the time, getting dogs catching frisbees again in no time.
Yes we’re vets, but we’re pet owners too. Between us we have 25 dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, mice, guinea pigs and a bearded dragon. Oh yes, and two llamas.
Our Three Pillars
Commitment to value
At Vita Referrals, we combine fair pricing with expert care to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We achieve this through extensive training and experience, state-of-the-art facilities, an incredible nursing team, highly efficient clinical work, and personalised care for every pet. We stand by our quality, offering an industry-leading 12-month complications guarantee on routine surgeries.
Outcome before ego
At Vita Referrals, we believe in prioritising the health and well-being of your pets above all else. This means collaborative decision-making, bespoke personalised service to provide the right care for our patients, putting patient outcomes first, and continuously improving our practices. All we want is what is best for our patients and their owners. Our Veterinary oath reminds us that ‘above all else’ we must do the best for any animal entrusted to our care.
Creating a better experience for all
As pet owners and experienced professionals, we understand the need for a convenient, simple, and comfortable service for both pet owners and referring vets. Our surgeons will speak directly to referring vets, eliminating complex forms and bureaucracy. Just pick up the phone or send an email – we’ll handle the rest. We use PetsApp to keep owners updated and to address any post-op questions or concerns directly. You can even scrub in with us when you refer a case. We’re dedicated to making the process easy and stress-free for everyone involved.
Testimonials
Lots of our clients and the vets we work with think we’re making pet surgery feel better. We’re really proud of this. Take a look at what they have to say about us.
Our team
Stuart Cooke BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS
- RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
For pet owners feeling anxious, and for busy clinics needing a simpler referral process, Stuart has a solution. Instead of time-consuming forms, he prefers to talk – whether it's on the phone, via video call or whatever works best for you.
Stuart believes in the good old-fashioned personal approach. It's just one example of how we do things at Vita Referrals.
Nick Blackburn BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS
- RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
With his extensive experience, Nick truly understands the needs of pet owners and vets alike. Having witnessed how access to referral services has become increasingly difficult, he is determined to make a change.
Rob Quinn BVMS(Hons) CertAVP DipECVS MRCVS
- EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
- RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Why did Rob undertake this challenging training? The reason is simple: he wants to provide the best possible care to every patient, without compromise.
Rob is also passionate about helping other vets do the same, ensuring he makes a positive impact on as many pets and pet owners as he can.
Our team at Vita Referrals are experts in many different veterinary disciplines, but we all think in the same way. We believe in a fairer, simpler way for pet surgery. Everything we do is for the pets who need us, and the pet owners who love them.
Why Us?
Our vets are experts in surgery. They are not just passionate about surgical care, they want to make the process better for everyone. For the pet owners who feel anxious, and the busy clinics who need a simpler way to refer. So our vets swap time consuming forms for chats. On the phone, video call, whatever you like. It’s just one example of how we do things at Vita Referrals.
Get in touch with us at Vita Referrals – we’d love to hear from you.
