Dick Vet offers fixed price fee across all patient weights for common orthopaedic problem in dogs. A fixed-price Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) package for cruciate disease in dogs is being offered by the Hospital for Small Animals.The Hospital’s Surgery Service is offering a TPLO surgery package for £4,000, with a guaranteed fixed price* across all patient weights.The specialist-led team says the package has been designed to give referring vets and pet owners clarity and peace of mind, while supporting consistent, high-quality care for one of the most common causes of hindlimb lameness in dogs. What’s includedUnder the £4,000 fixed price, the TPLO package includes:Initial consultation and examinationPre- and post-operative radiographs, with specialist radiological interpretationSpecialist-supervised Anaesthesia, including routine medicationsSurgical management, including all implantsHospitalisation and 24/7 nursing carePatient-tailored post-operative pain relief to support comfort during the early recovery period.Specialist careThe Orthopaedic Surgery Service, the largest in Scotland, is supported by specialist-led Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency & Critical Care, Cardiology, Physiotherapy, and Internal medicine teams within the Hospital for Small Animals. Together they offer a multidisciplinary, holistic specialist approach to patient care.Hospital capabilities include:Four operating theatres, with intraoperative radiology capabilitiesSeparate surgical wards for dogs and separate ward for catsIn-house physiotherapy and rehabilitation facilitiesAdvanced diagnostics including digital radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.Cruciate diseaseTPLO is widely used to manage cruciate disease by altering the slope of the tibial plateau, to counteract the force that drives instability when weight is placed on the cranial cruciate deficient limb.This surgery offers optimal and evidence-based treatment that can support immediate but controlled weight-bearing, with most dogs comfortable enough to stand and walk on the operated leg within 24 hours.Over 90 per cent of dogs regain a very active lifestyle following TPLO surgery, without ongoing pain relief. Our fixed-price TPLO package across patient weights will help referring vets have easier conversations with owners, reduce uncertainty around costs, and provide a consistent pathway for cruciate cases managed within a specialist-led, multidisciplinary setting.” Dr Ian Faux RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and Joint Head of Surgery Service, Hospital for Small Animals If you are a veterinary surgeon and are interested in referring a case, email hfsareception@ed.ac.ukRelated content*Terms and conditions About the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than 800 staff and almost 1400 students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos. The School comprises: The Roslin Institute The Roslin Innovation Centre The Hospital for Small Animals Equine Veterinary Services Farm Animal Services Easter Bush Pathology The Animal Welfare Centre We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Tags Vets Publication date 23 Mar, 2026
