Animal Orthopaedics Wellington

26/03/2026

Big brave vibes for our sweet Tazzy 🐾

Tazzy came in to see us with a right femoral neck fracture, and we’re so happy to share that surgery went beautifully! ✨ Our amazing team worked their magic, and Tazzy handled everything like an absolute champ 🐶💪

We’re so proud of this little superstar and we have seen Tazzy for his post op check's and he's doing really well.

Sending Tazzy lots of love from all of us.

16/03/2026

05/02/2026

Happy Waitangi Day ❤️🤍🖤

We are closed tomorrow. If you need veterinary assistance, please contact your regular vet clinic or a afterhours service 🏥

29/01/2026

Meet Alpha 😄🐾 — that smiley face says it all!

Alpha was referred to us by the lovely team at Valley Cottage Vets after being diagnosed with a rupture of his left cranial cruciate ligament.

Dr Yvonne performed a TPLO to repair a cruciate ligament rupture and address a medial meniscus tear, stabilising the stifle with a 3.5 mm locking plate.

We’re happy to report Alpha had a smooth recovery! 📸 His post-op X-rays show excellent alignment and implant placement — a great result all round 💙🐶

23/01/2026

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06/01/2026

Meet Winston! 🐾

Sweet Winston visited us after injuring his elbow and was diagnosed with an olecranon physis fracture. Our surgeon carefully realigned the broken bone and used small pins and a special tension band technique to securely hold everything in place while it heals.

We've seen Winston back recently for his last post surgery check, and he has been recovering well!

The AOW team loved having Winston in clinic - he was so smoochy and full of cuddles 🥰

30/12/2025

Thank you for trusting us with your pets this year. Wishing you and your four-legged loved ones a happy, healthy New Year 🐶🐱💙

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us! ✨🎄

As the holiday season is here, we want to thank all of our wonderful customers for your continued support throughout the year. We wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and happiness.

Check out our Christmas trading hours 🎅
We look forward to welcoming you over the holiday season and into the New Year! ❤️

20/12/2025

Meet Simba 🐾

Simba recently underwent bilateral elbow arthroscopy to help relieve pain and improve his mobility.

Using a small camera, each elbow was carefully evaluated. Damaged and inflamed tissue was removed (arthroscopic debridement), and an abnormal portion of bone in the joint was partially removed (subtotal coronoidectomy). This procedure helps decrease discomfort, improve range of motion, and slow the progression of arthritis.

Wishing you all the best for your recovery Simba! 🥰

17/12/2025

A TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) is a commonly performed surgery to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries in dogs. Understanding the surgery and what to expect during the recovery period can help you feel confident and well prepared to support your dog after their operation.

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive following TPLO surgery. If you need any additional guidance, our wonderful team is always here to help! 🖤💛

09/12/2025

Meet Exodia! 🐾

Exodia came to AOW in early October for her TPLO surgery. We saw her again last week for her post-op X-rays, and her TPLO recovery is looking great! She also kept sneaking under the blankets during her visit, which made getting photos quite the challenge 😅.

Wishing you all the best as you continue to heal, Exodia! 🥰

03/12/2025

Post-Surgery Care Reminder!!
We know keeping your pet quiet after surgery can be tough, but it’s the best way to help them heal quickly and comfortably. 🖤 Their recovery relies on strict rest and limited movement—running, slipping, or jumping can damage the repair and slow healing.

✅ Place them in a crate or a small, secure room (like the laundry) with non-slip flooring and no furniture they can climb on.
✅ When they’re out for toileting or brief breaks, always keep them on a lead—a harness is ideal.

A little extra caution now leads to a smoother, safer recovery later. 💛