Arthurs Veterinary Specialists Limited – Vets in Northampton
Clinic Overview
Arthurs Veterinary Specialists Limited is an independently owned orthopaedic surgical referral practice for dogs and cats in Northampton, led by specialist orthopaedic surgeon Gareth Arthurs, whose website says he has 20+ years’ experience. The clinic focuses on complex orthopaedic cases and surgery, supported by on-site facilities including operating theatres, a Canon CT scanner, digital X-ray, and an on-site laboratory. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, compassionate handling, and strong outcomes in challenging cases.
Services
- •Orthopaedic surgical referral care for dogs and cats, with a focus on more complex cases.
- •Orthopaedic diagnostics and imaging, with on-site facilities listed as
- •Canon CT scanner
- •Digital X-ray
- •On-site laboratory
- •Procedures and case types mentioned by owners include
- •TPLO surgery
- •Patella luxation surgery, including a grade 4 luxating patella
- •Hip replacement
- •Arthrodesis
- •Treatment for a dislocated shoulder
- •Surgery for a severe and complicated shoulder break
- •Treatment planning after lameness in a foreleg
- •Surgery for a ligament rupture
- •Multiple major leg surgeries in one young dog over time
- •Inpatient and post-operative care are reflected in comments about pets staying in hospital, clear discharge instructions, recovery support, and follow-up communication.
- •Owners also mention practical touches such as a quiet setting, a separate waiting area for cats, same-day scanning in one case, and even a post-surgery photo update.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Price is not a major theme in reviews, which focus more on specialist care, communication, and results.
People
- •Gareth Arthurs (orthopaedic surgeon) is the main named clinician. Owners regularly praise his clear explanations, calm manner, and involvement before and after surgery.
- •Fran is mentioned very positively in recent reviews for thorough explanations, same-day diagnostic planning, and a reassuring approach.
- •Fabrizio is also named positively, with one owner saying he guided them clearly through a day involving multiple procedures.
- •Jasper is named in earlier feedback.
- •The wider reception, nursing, and veterinary team are frequently described as friendly, kind, professional, and reassuring during stressful orthopaedic cases.
Reviews
5.0 stars from 115 Google reviews. Recent reviews are consistently very positive, with several recurring themes
- •Clear, detailed communication: owners often say procedures, scans, risks, recovery plans, and post-op care were explained thoroughly and in a way that felt reassuring.
- •Kind, calm handling: reception staff, nurses, and vets are repeatedly described as warm, patient, compassionate, and supportive, especially when owners were anxious about complex referrals.
- •Strong surgical outcomes: recent examples include recovery after hip replacement, TPLO, luxating patella surgery, treatment for a ligament rupture, and surgery that helped save a dog’s leg after a serious shoulder injury.
- •Thoughtful overall experience: reviewers mention a quiet environment, a separate cat waiting area, same-day scanning in one case, and helpful follow-up such as easy-to-understand discharge advice and a photo after surgery.
