Weighbridge Referral Service – Vets in Carmarthen
Clinic Overview
- Owners describe very positive orthopaedic outcomes, including dogs recovering well from cruciate ligament surgery and remaining active years after luxating patella operations. - Clear communication is a recurring theme, with reviews praising detailed explanations, sound advice, and help understanding a dog’s condition and treatment choices. - Staff are regularly described as friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring, with several owners saying both they and their pets felt supported during stressful referrals.
Services
- •Small-animal orthopaedic referral investigations and treatment, aimed at pets needing specialist assessment and surgery rather than routine general practice care.
- •Cruciate ligament surgery, including cases involving both back knees, with owners mentioning good recovery and follow-up check-ups.
- •Surgery for luxating patellas, including long-term positive outcomes after operations on both legs at different ages.
- •Consultations and treatment planning covering different surgical options, expected success rates, medication, aftercare, and practical support through the treatment process.
- •Supportive handling for anxious or reactive dogs during visits, with owners describing calm and non-judgemental care.
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 praise his detailed explanations of treatment options, expected outcomes, and aftercare.
- •Nursing team and wider staff — described by owners as knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive, particularly when helping nervous dogs and guiding owners through surgery, medication, and recovery.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.8 stars from 39 reviews.
- •Owners describe very positive orthopaedic outcomes, including dogs recovering well from cruciate ligament surgery and remaining active years after luxating patella operations.
- •Clear communication is a recurring theme, with reviews praising detailed explanations, sound advice, and help understanding a dog’s condition and treatment choices.
- •Staff are regularly described as friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring, with several owners saying both they and their pets felt supported during stressful referrals.
- •Reviews also mention thoughtful handling of nervous or reactive dogs, along with practical guidance on medication, aftercare, and insurance or payment processes.

