Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre
#6 Vet in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre – Vets in Cirencester
Clinic Overview
Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre is a family-run independent referral practice focused on musculoskeletal trauma, injury and disease in companion animals (dogs and cats). The website emphasises clear communication about options, costs and progress, and “fixed prices”. Recent reviews repeatedly describe complex orthopaedic work and ongoing support, including CT imaging before surgery for a multi-fracture elbow case, TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament injuries (including a second TPLO four months later), and follow-up X-rays. Owners also mention a calmer, smaller-practice feel that helped nervous dogs, plus direct contact with the team for post-op concerns (including replies late at night).
Services
- •Orthopaedic referral investigations and treatment for musculoskeletal trauma, injury and disease (dogs and cats).
- •TPLO surgery (mentioned on the website and in multiple reviews for cruciate ligament tears).
- •Management of elbow injuries/fractures, including CT scans to plan treatment and revision surgery after an unsuccessful operation elsewhere (reviewed case).
- •Follow-up imaging mentioned (follow-up X-rays after cruciate surgery).
- •Conditions listed on the website: elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia.
People
- •Bruce (role not stated): named in reviews as the clinician who “keeps in touch asking for updates,” and who responded to post-op questions by email/phone “late at night” in one account.
- •Helen (role not stated): mentioned as helping owners feel at ease at the first visit; also named as part of the team providing late-night reassurance and ongoing support.
- •“Bruce, Helen and all the team” are thanked in a fracture-repair case with a cat, with the owners highlighting kindness during recuperation.
Reviews
Google rating: 5.0 stars from 25 reviews.
- •Orthopaedic surgery and recovery support are central: TPLO for cruciate tears is mentioned repeatedly; one owner describes their dog needing a second TPLO within four months. Others mention elbow fracture repair/revision surgery and a cat’s broken leg being fixed.
- •Diagnostics and follow-up are specifically noted: CT scans were used to assess an elbow fractured “in three places,” and follow-up X-rays are mentioned after cruciate surgery.
- •Access to advice outside typical hours: multiple owners describe the team responding “late at night” / “in the middle of the night” when they were worried post-surgery.
- •Handling anxious pets / calmer environment: one owner with a very nervous dog attributes a smoother experience to it being a small practice with a quiet atmosphere and not many other dogs around.
- •Insurance admin support: one reviewer says Southpaw worked directly with their insurer so they didn’t have to pay upfront or handle paperwork.
Animals Treated at Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Opening Hours – Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre
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Reviews for Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 25 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Nigel Sheppard
in the last week
We were referred to Bruce and his team at Southpaws after our dog broke her elbow in three places. She had had surgery somewhere else, which was not successful. On meeting Helen, we were put completely at ease and knew our girl would be in safe hands. Bailee first went for CT scans to discover what was needed and then had surgery to re-address the fracture. We can honestly say we have never found anywhere we trust as much as we do Southpaws. Our dog is very nervous and with it just being a small practice and in such a quiet location there isn’t a lot of noise or too many other dogs around to upset our girl The initial after-care was excellent and Bruce keeps in touch asking for updates and we go in again as and when needed. She’s still not fully recovered and has to have work on her other elbow, but I know she will be so well looked after. I would thoroughly recommend Southpaws
Steve Impey
3 weeks ago
Natalie J
a month ago
We were referred to Southpaw Vets earlier this year when our sighthound tore her cruciate and needed TPLO surgery. We could not imagine a better place for her to receive the care she needed. The Southpaw team are incredibly knowledgeable, caring, kind, and patient—just genuinely lovely people who are clearly passionate about what they do. The post-op support has also been fantastic, with Bruce and Helen even responding to emails and calls late at night to put our minds at ease whenever we were worried. When she tore the cruciate in her other leg only four months later and needed a second TPLO operation, the team could not have been more empathetic or kind. Thanks to their skill and exceptional care, she is well on her way to recovering from her second surgery and is now the proud owner of two bionic knees! We’re truly grateful for everything Southpaw have done for our girl and we would not hesitate to recommend them!
David Parfect
3 months ago
Our 8 year old beagle recently had surgery on her cruciate ligament. Couldn’t be more grateful to all the staff for looking after her so well. Excellent customer service, even getting back to us in the middle of the night post surgery when we were a little concerned about her. Picture of Lulu post her follow up x-rays looking a little sleepy 😴
David Parfect
3 weeks ago
Our 8 year old beagle recently had surgery on her cruciate ligament. Couldn’t be more grateful to all the staff for looking after her so well. Excellent customer service, even getting back to us in the middle of the night post surgery when we were a little concerned about her. Picture of Lulu post her follow up x-rays looking a little sleepy 😴
lynne lee
4 weeks ago
We would very much like to recommend Southpaw. Our cat Loki broke his right back leg in June and we were referred to them. They did a sterling job fixing his leg and have shown us nothing but kindness during his recuperation. Thank you Bruce. Helen and all the team! From Lynne, Peter and Loki
lynne lee
3 months ago
We would very much like to recommend Southpaw. Our cat Loki broke his right back leg in June and we were referred to them. They did a sterling job fixing his leg and have shown us nothing but kindness during his recuperation. Thank you Bruce. Helen and all the team! From Lynne, Peter and Loki
Robbie Bradbury
5 months ago
Couldn't recommend southpaw enough! They patched up our 6 year old Boston Terrier when she went lame and now it's like she's 3 or 4 again! They didn't just fix her knee, they gave her a new lease of life.. I haven't seen her personality shine through this much in years. On top of doing an amazing job with the surgery, they've been really supportive and giving great advice throughout the recovery. And they worked directly with our insurer, pet plan, so we didn't have to front it ourselves and go through the paperwork which meant we could just focus on getting our little Wednesday better. Been a brilliant experience, start to finish.
John
6 months ago
A nice calm atmosphere, the staff made you feel comfortable, where helpful and friendly. We received good advice and we expect our pet to make a full recovery.
Natalie “BrandyBoomBoom” Metcalfe
2 years ago
Visited today after my cat had a mystery injury to his foot. Swift action by the vet and team has saved his foot and my sanity! Very warm and welcoming, the surgery itself extremely modern and clean. Lots of parking, easy to find. Fantastic aftercare instructions - felt like I'd paid for private hospital care! I love my normal vet but this just felt that little bit special! Fantastic views from the waiting room. Thoroughly recommend.
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