Surgical management of parts of the body other than the nervous and musculoskeletal system
We’re very proud of our highly skilled veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery team. They are extensively trained and experienced in all aspects of their specialised field.
Your pet may be referred directly to the Soft Tissue Surgery team by your general practice vet, or they may be transferred after initial consultation with another specialist team here at the hospital. Following an initial consultation, pets are usually admitted for treatment, although in some cases investigations may be scheduled for admission at a future date.
Our NEW fixed price Soft Tissue packages
We are here to accept your pets quickly, and provide you with peace of mind by offering our trusted specialist care and clarity of price with our NEW fixed price packages.
Price: £4,000
- Initial consultation
- Specialist led anaesthesia management (including routine medications)
- Pre-operative radiographs
- BOAS surgery
- One night hospitalisation post surgery
- Routine medication
(additional £1,000 for CT imaging)
Price: £4,000
- Initial consultation
- Pre-operative in-house blood test
- Specialist led anaesthesia management (including routine medications)
- Pre-operative radiographs
- Laryngeal tieback surgery
- One night hospitalisation post surgery
- Routine medication
Unilateral: £4,000
Bilateral: £6,000
(together or staged)
- Initial consultation
- Specialist led anaesthesia management (including routine medications)
- Pre-operative radiographs
- TECA surgery
- Up to 2 nights hospitalisation post surgery
- Routine medication
(additional £1,000 for CT imaging)
Unilateral: £3,800
Bilateral: £5,400
(together or staged)
- Initial consultation
- Specialist led anaesthesia management (including routine medications)
- Pre-operative radiographs
- TECA surgery
- Up to 2 nights hospitalisation post surgery
- Routine medication
(additional £1,000 for CT imaging)
Price: £4,500
- Initial consultation
- Pre-operative in-house blood test
- Specialist led anaesthesia management (including routine medications)
- Pre-operative lower urinary tract study radiographs
- PU surgery
- Up to 2 nights hospitalisation post surgery
- Routine medication
Meet our Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery Team
At Davies Veterinary Specialists, we are proud to have a dedicated in-house soft tissue surgery team with advanced training and extensive experience across a wide range of procedures. Our surgeons are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and surgical expertise.
Every member of our soft tissue team understands that each patient is unique. We take the time to thoroughly assess every case, considering the individual needs of the pet before recommending or performing surgery. By working closely with our multidisciplinary teams, including internal medicine, imaging, anaesthesia, and nursing, we ensure a fully integrated approach to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Meet the Team
Smita Das
RCVS-recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Head of Soft Tissue Surgery Service
BVM&S DipECVS MRCVS
Diplomate of the European College of Small Animal Surgery
Krizia Compagnone
RCVS-recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
DVM (hons), GpCert SASTS DipECVS MRCVS
Diplomate of the European College of Small Animal Surgery
Ronan Doyle
RCVS-recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Interim Linnaeus Area Operations Director
MVB CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
Diplomate of the European College of Small Animal Surgery
Zoë Halfacree
RCVS-recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
MA VetMB CertVDI CertSAS FHEA DipECVS FRCVS
Diplomate of the European College of Small Animal Surgery
Rufus Hammerton
RCVS-recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Head of Orthopaedics Service
BVetMed DipECVS MRCVS
Diplomate of the European College of Small Animal Surgery
Alex Krekis
RCVS-recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
BVetMed DipECVS MRCVS
Diplomate of the European College of Small Animal Surgery
Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery: Conditions We Treat
Many of the surgeries we perform require advanced equipment, specialised facilities, and highly skilled staff with expertise in complex procedures. While the scope of soft tissue surgery is broad, the following list highlights some of the key procedures we offer, along with the expert care our team provides:
Many of our soft tissue patients require intensive postoperative care and close monitoring. At Davies, our dedicated nursing team works in close collaboration with our Internal Medicine specialists and surgeons to deliver tailored, round-the-clock care that supports each patient’s recovery and well-being.
- Total and vertical ear canal ablation
- Bulla osteotomy
- Treatment of aspergillosis (fungal infection)
- Management of brachycephalic airway syndrome
- Surgery for laryngeal paralysis
- Management of congenital and acquired urinary incontinence
- Treatment of prostatic disease
- Laparoscopic-assisted cystotomy for urolith retrieval
- Resection of tumours on the skin, in body cavities and on bones
- Advanced reconstruction of skin and body wall following tumour removal
- Work closely with Oncology Service to provide holistic approach
- Removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies and tumours
- Laparoscopic/laparoscopic-assisted biopsies
- Cholecystectomy or biliary diversion
- Colorectal surgery
- Anal and perineal surgery
- Management of traumatic wounds
- Use of skin flaps and grafts
- Use of negative pressure wound therapy
- Advanced skin reconstruction, particularly following large tumour removal
- Correction of portosystemic shunts
- Vascular ring anomalies
- Repair of congenital cardiac defects
- Pericardiectomy, lung lobectomy, and thymectomy
- Treatment of pyothorax and chylothorax
- Thoracoscopic evaluation and biopsies
- Thyroidectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Pancreatic surgery
- Repair of perineal hernia
- Diaphragmatic ruptures
- Pericardioperitoneal diaphragmatic herniation
- Reconstruction of body wall hernias
Davies’ Specialist Veterinary Facilities
Caring for pets during their Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery & stay at Davies Vets
Kennels: Our wards are split into a short-stay dog ward and a cat ward. Patients who have been under anaesthesia will recover in these wards. We have an isolation room for patients who potentially have contagious diseases, so that they remain separated from other patients in the kennels.
Diagnostics: Our large state-of-the-art equipment enables our specialists to test and diagnose, generally when pets are under anaesthesia. Our diagnostic facilities include an MRI Scanning room with a quiet room and corridor for patients to be situated prior to their diagnostic procedures. All the imagery procured from an MRI and CT scan is analysed in our imaging room just own the corridor. With a quick turnaround from the patient’s diagnostic scanning to evaluation, and then onto surgery in our theatre room if necessary. As part of the imaging and diagnostic department, we also have an X-ray room, endoscopy suite, cardiology and ultrasound spaces.
Theatre Room: Our purpose-built theatre suite at Davies Veterinary Specialists is designed to support a wide range of complex surgical procedures in a sterile, controlled environment. We have multiple fully-equipped operating theatres, allowing us to perform concurrent surgeries while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and patient safety.
Each theatre is fitted with advanced anaesthesia monitoring systems, high-intensity surgical lighting, and specialist surgical equipment tailored for soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurological, and emergency procedures.
"Such a lovely place with very caring staff. Ruby's surgeon was fantastic. He explained everything to us and was so caring with Ruby, we can't thank the team enough. Thank you so much for looking after our fur baby."