Penmellyn Veterinary Group Ltd - Equine Department

Owners repeatedly mention

• •Orthopaedic procedures and recovery care (e.g., TPLO surgery and a “knee” repair, followed by a 6‑week post-op check).
• •Urgent cases handled quickly, including dogs seen “straight away” after an attack and a cat taken to surgery within 24 hours after a road traffic accident.
• •Clear quoting and billing: one reviewer says they were billed exactly what they were quoted, with no unexpected extras.
• •Referral decision-making: one case was assessed and then referred on to a specialist referral unit when appropriate.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned in the provided information include

• •Emergency / out-of-hours veterinary care (explicitly referenced, including an out-of-hours visit that resolved the issue promptly).
• •Orthopaedic surgery for dogs, with specific procedures mentioned
• •TPLO surgery for a leg/knee problem.
• •“Fixed her knee” (post-op check at 6 weeks mentioned).
• •Treatment of traumatic injuries, including
• •Fractures (e.g., a greyhound that “broke his leg”).
• •Injuries after a road traffic accident (cat case described as “seriously injured” with surgery within 24 hours).
• •Dog-attack injuries treated as an emergency.
• •Inpatient/nursing support during recovery, described as 24-hour post-op care with attentive nursing.
• •Assessment and onward referral to a specialist unit when needed (one review mentions referral to a specialist referral unit).

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •Christian (vet): credited by multiple owners for successful orthopaedic outcomes (including TPLO) and for guiding cases from referral through surgery and aftercare.
• •Lindsay Parker (role not specified in the review): mentioned for taking time to review a dog during an emergency visit before arranging referral onward.
• •Nursing team: repeatedly highlighted for hands-on post-op care (one owner noted their dog was excited to return for the post-op check, attributing it to the nurses’ attention during a 24-hour recovery period).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 676 reviews. “”

• •Successful surgical outcomes and restored mobility are described after procedures like TPLO and knee repair.
• •Fast response in emergencies, including being seen immediately and rapid progression to surgery in serious injury cases.
• •Aftercare and inpatient nursing are singled out (including a 6‑week follow-up and reports of attentive post-op monitoring).
• •Pricing clarity is specifically mentioned: one owner reports being quoted in advance and billed exactly that amount.
• •Not every case is kept in-house: at least one review describes careful assessment followed by referral to a specialist unit.