Consultations and referrals
Arrange a consultation
You do not need a referral from your vet to see Dr. Chris Wood. Hospital information on the homepage →
What happens next
Consultation
Dr. Wood assesses your pet and discusses the options, including care without surgery.
Discuss treatment options
Review the recommended plan and ask about the operation and recovery. A consultation does not commit you to surgery.
Surgery and going home
If you choose surgery, review your pet’s medicines, activity limits and contact details before going home.
Plan help at home after TPLO →Recovery and follow-up
Follow your pet’s discharge plan, attend arranged rechecks and contact the team if recovery changes.
Recovery guides →
Your surgical team and recovery questions
Your surgical team
Dr. Wood performs the surgery and oversees anaesthesia planning. The team includes a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia, with advanced training in monitoring and pain management. For appropriate cases, consultation with a veterinary anaesthesiologist may be arranged by telemedicine.
After your pet goes home
For routine updates, use the contact details on your discharge sheet. If you do not have them, contact your treating veterinary team. If a concern is urgent or getting worse, call rather than waiting for an email reply.
Before your pet’s consultation
Have your pet’s medicine list and any existing test results, images or medical records ready. Note the changes you’ve noticed and the questions you want to ask.
- What are the options, including treatment without surgery?
- What improvement is likely, and what are the main risks?
- What care will your pet need at home?
- What follow-up is needed, and who should you call with a concern?
Refer a patient to Dr. Wood
For an urgent or same-day transfer, call the receiving hospital before sending the patient.
Use the receiving hospital’s referral process and include the requested surgeon’s name.
What to send
- History, examination findings and current medicines.
- Relevant bloodwork, cytology, pathology and imaging reports.
- Original images and any relevant photographs.
After sending
For receipt or booking questions, contact the receiving hospital. Sending a referral does not confirm an appointment, transfer or surgeon availability.