Weighbridge Referral Service

Weighbridge Referral Service in Carmarthen is a small-animal orthopaedic referral practice established in 1995 by Steve Butterworth. It focuses on investigating and treating orthopaedic problems rather than routine first-opinion care. Owners commonly mention clear discussions of surgical options, likely outcomes, aftercare, medication, and practical help around insurance and payment.

Services

•Small-animal orthopaedic referral investigations and treatment.
•Cruciate ligament surgery, including cases involving both back knees, with follow-up check-ups mentioned by owners.
•Surgery for luxating patellas, with one owner describing successful operations on both legs at different ages.
•Consultation and treatment planning around different surgical options, expected success rates, medication, and aftercare.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Steve Butterworth — founder of the practice, referred to by owners as Dr Butterworth. Reviews highlight detailed explanations of treatment options, likely outcomes, and support through the treatment process.
•Nursing team and wider staff — praised for being knowledgeable and friendly, and for handling nervous or reactive dogs sensitively and without judgement.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.8 stars from 38 reviews.

•Owners describe strong orthopaedic outcomes, including long-term mobility after luxating patella surgery and good recovery after cruciate ligament procedures.
•A consistent theme is clear, detailed communication, with owners saying they felt better informed about their dog’s condition and treatment choices.
•Reviews also mention practical support around medication, aftercare, and insurance or payment processes during referral treatment.
•Staff are praised for calm, kind handling of anxious or reactive dogs, and for making both pets and owners feel supported during stressful visits.

Reviews for Weighbridge Referral Service

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 38 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Charlotte McGartland

9 months ago

Amazing people and will be missed.

paul anderson

2 years ago

Our dog had operations on both legs when she was 2 and 4 years of age with luxating patellas. She's now 11 years of age and still runs about like a young dog. We were so fortunate to have Weighbridge recommended to us by a family member who is a vet herself. Cant thank Weighbridge enough.

paul anderson

2 years ago

Jo Scott

2 years ago

Our referral has been excellent and worthwhile in every way. We were pleased with the detailed explanations and sound advice each time and are now in a much better position to understand our dog's condition and how to help her in the future. We are very grateful to have been able to access this service from the Weighbridge Referral Centre and the treatment that resulted from it.

Jo Scott

2 years ago

Jan Stones

2 years ago

Hannah Beck

3 years ago

All of the staff here are so knowledgeable and friendly. Firstly, they handled our dog's reactivity sensitively and without judgement at the surgery. Secondly, as first time owners it was overwhelming not knowing what to expect when our dog ruptured her cruciate ligament, but Dr Butterworth and the team of nurses guided us through everything from different surgery options and their success rates to medications, aftercare and insurance and payment processes. It made all the difference knowing our dog was in such safe and friendly hands during an immensely stressful situation.

Hannah Beck

3 years ago

Tim Coombs

3 years ago

Our dog has been here twice for cruciate ligament surgery on both back knees. He is normally terrified of the vets but must have been treated very well here as he came home happy and isn’t scared to go back for check ups. He recovered well from the first knee, and is now on the mend for the second one. Thanks all at Weighbridge!

Kerry Smart

5 years ago

I can’t recommend them highly enough. It’s quite a scary world at the moment but when you have to take your beloved pet for treatment, that’s what you do. I haven’t been out a lot since the first lockdown, I have a young family and an elderly parent that rely on me to stay safe and keep them safe. But when Doris needed to go to Weighbridge Referral Centre, I called and spoke to them. They couldn’t have been more helpful! They explained their COVID Safe procedures to me. They made me feel relaxed, ( well as relaxed as I was going to feel in these times and when my poor Doris needed treatment). When I took her to them, they were amazing, explained everything again to me, made sure I understood and managed to make Doris and I feel supported and looked after. I really can’t thank them enough for their help and support! Doris is doing so well now, tucked up at home, and I may be having a glass of wine to relax.