vetXS External Surgery Service

The veterinary eXternal Surgery service (vetXS) is a peripatetic (mobile) veterinary surgery service operating in northern England. vetXS works by bringing the experience and expertise of a full-time referral veterinary surgeon straight to your local practice.

vetXS enables veterinary practices to offer a comprehensive surgical referral service to their clients within their own practice. vetXS services are available in Yorkshire, Lancashire and Humberside (other regions can be accommodated in certain cases).

vetXS is a referral-only surgery service - a specific referral from your local vet is required in all cases.

"My dog Marcus was diagnosed at my vets in Hull with deformed front legs after he started limping badly. I find it difficult to travel far as I am unable to drive. The fact that vetXS could come to my vet's practice was a huge relief. Marcus is now recovering well from his leg surgery and we are looking forward to having his other one done in the New Year!"

Bob, Anlaby, Hull

"We have been using vetXS for a number of years for our referral orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery cases. This has been an excellent service for our practice and clients, we have built up an excellent working relationship with Dr. Currivan and look forward to working with vetXS for many more years."

Aldgate Vets (Dr. Gillian Bailey - Veterinary Surgeon & practice partner)

“Dr. Currivan and vetXS have been fantastic in their care of my dog Bruce. Bruce has always had trouble with his back legs and now that he has had his hip replacement surgery he is more mobile and better than ever! I cannot praise the team at vetXS and their skills enough!”

Julie, Warrington

"We have been using vetXS for the last five years to do most of our orthopaedic procedures in the practice. vetXS brings all the surgical equipment required for each procedure and the fee is usually favourable compared with that of an external referral centre with the added benefit that the client does not have to travel beyond their normal practice. Most importantly of all, we consistently have excellent surgical outcomes!"

York Clifton Moor V4P (Dr. Paul Pemberton - Veterinary Surgeon & practice owner)

“My dog Sam was running on the field after rabbits when he badly injured his back leg. I took him straight to my vets and they immediately recommended surgery with Dr. Currivan right away. The vetXS team managed to come the same week to see to Sam. Since his operation Sam is back to his old self and is desperate to chase rabbits again!. I can't believe that it was all sorted-out so quickly!"

Sam, Driffield

"We have been using vetXS for several years now to ensure our clients receive the highest levels of services within our practice. vetXS have always provided a prompt, professional and reliable service which fits in with our needs."

Bury V4P (Dr. Michael Dewhurst - Veterinary Surgeon & practice partner)

"My cat Purdy was hit by a car and broke her pelvis in 3 places. Thanks to life-saving surgery by Dr. Currivan from vetXS, Purdy has been able to get back to her usual self. I would like to thank Dr. Currivan and all the team at my vets in St Helens. We keep Purdy indoors now and don't allow her to play with any cars anymore!"

Francis, St Helens

"We have used Dr. Currivan at vetXS for over 5 years now and he always provides a high standard of care for our patients. He enables us to offer orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures in house that we would otherwise have had to refer away. The clients love the fact the aftercare is done with us too! Dr. Currivan offers advice and support to all my vets and he is great to work with too."

York Turner Close V4P (Dr. Helen Trory - Veterinary Surgeon & practice owner)

"Dr. Currivan has delivered a consistently high quality service throughout the 5 years our practice has used his services. His professional, friendly manner gives us confidence to be able to ask questions and get great advice when required. When in the practice he works collaboratively with all the team giving the whole processes a seamless approach. Always efficient at responding to communications no matter what time of day. As a practice we would highly endorse vetXS services."

Hull (County Road) V4P (Fiona Pitchfork - RVN & practice partner)

"I cannot recommend this service highly enough. It is of great benefit to all our vets here... We have a good relationship and really appreciate some expert advice with cases we are unsure of. Dr. Currivan is very approachable and we all appreciate his sound advice."

Bolton (Moss Bank Lane) V4P (Dr. Ruth Harrison - Veterinary Surgeon & practice owner)

I have been employing vetXS services since 2012 to provide an "in-house" option for orthopaedic surgery. I appreciate the reliability, advice and support given by Dr. Currivan and have seen consistently good surgical outcomes for my patients. All in all, I am very happy to keep offering vetXS services to my clients.

Warrington V4P (Iain Mottram - Veterinary Surgeon & practice owner)

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“Dr. Currivan and vetXS have been fantastic in their care of my dog Bruce. Bruce has always had trouble with his back legs and now that he has had his hip replacement surgery he is more mobile and better than ever! I cannot praise the team at vetXS and their skills enough!”

"We have been using vetXS for several years now to ensure our clients receive the highest levels of services within our practice. vetXS have always provided a prompt, professional and reliable service which fits in with our needs."

"I cannot recommend this service highly enough. It is of great benefit to all our vets here... We have a good relationship and really appreciate some expert advice with cases we are unsure of. Dr. Currivan is very approachable and we all appreciate his sound advice."