Bay Vets Referrals Garstang | Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgical Centre

If you are a veterinary practice in Garstang facing orthopaedic challenges or complex soft tissue cases, Bay Vets Referrals offers a specialist surgical pathway you can trust. We are a dedicated Veterinary Referral Centre focused on delivering advanced surgical care, acting as both a Referral Hospital and surgical hub for complex cases. Our team includes highly skilled Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Consultants in orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery.

Why Refer to Bay Vets from Garstang?

  • You’ll access expertise that goes beyond general practice: joint repairs, fracture fixation, tendon and ligament surgery, corrective orthopaedics, and soft tissue reconstructions.
  • Emergency and urgent referrals are managed via our Referral Hospital facilities; your patient gets priority when time matters.
  • We maintain open lines of communication: you, the referring vet, remain central to ongoing care. Our Veterinary Consultant team will discuss cases pre-referral when needed.

Cases Well Suited for Referral

Typical referrals from Garstang include:

  • Fractures, especially open or comminuted bones
  • Cruciate ligament ruptures, hip dysplasia, or elbow conditions needing corrective surgery
  • Large soft tissue defects, hernias, tumour excisions, cysts or abscesses
  • Wounds or lacerations requiring reconstructive techniques
  • Failed previous surgical attempts needing specialist input

The Referral Process

  1. You complete our referral form or contact us directly to discuss the case.
  2. Include full clinical history, imaging (radiographs or CT where applicable), prior treatments, and clearly defined expectations.
  3. Our Veterinary Specialist team evaluates urgency; for emergencies, a spot in the Referral Hospital is arranged.
  4. Shared aftercare plan: we send you detailed surgical report, pain‑management protocols, and rehabilitation guidance.

Facilities & Expertise

Bay Vets Referrals is based out of our Lancaster Practice, fully equipped for:

  • Advanced imaging (digital radiography, CT as needed)
  • Fully staffed operating theatres for orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery
  • In‑patient care for pre‑op and post‑op monitoring, pain control, nursing support
  • Expertise in complex surgeries: joint realignment, bone grafting, soft tissue flap techniques

How Your Practice Benefits

  • Better patient outcomes through specialist techniques and equipment
  • Reduced rate of complications, earlier mobility and comfort
  • Enhanced client satisfaction when referral leads to visible improvements
  • You retain your role as primary vet; we support you with consultation, follow‑ups, and continuity