Ridge Referrals – Vets in Exeter
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are very positive about orthopaedic surgery outcomes, including TPLO cases and one long-term account describing a dog still doing well nearly five years after treatment. - Owners often mention clear communication, including explanations with diagrams and X-rays, practical discussions about the plan, and updates on what to expect. - Several reviews highlight the team’s kind, calm manner, especially with nervous or challenging dogs, and friendly support from both vets and nurses.
Ridge Referrals is an independent small-animal orthopaedic referral service in Exeter, established in May 2009 and focused on dogs and cats, led by Patrick and Tanzi Ridge. It offers orthopaedic diagnostics and surgery, with owners regularly highlighting clear explanations using X-rays and diagrams. Recent feedback also points to calm handling, efficient diagnostic appointments, and regular updates after procedures.
Services
- •Orthopaedic referral consultations for dogs and cats, including thorough examinations and discussion of findings during the appointment.
- •Orthopaedic imaging and diagnostics, with reviews mentioning X-rays and same-visit imaging, including one owner describing consultation, imaging and diagnosis within about 3 hours.
- •Surgical orthopaedics, including arthroscopic joint surgery listed on the clinic website and recent review examples of TPLO surgery for a torn cruciate ligament with meniscus involvement.
- •Post-operative care and follow-up, with owners mentioning post-op X-rays and multiple phone updates from the team after surgery.
- •Behaviour-aware handling, with one recent review specifically praising the way the team managed a dog-reactive patient during the visit.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Patrick (“Pat”) Ridge: repeatedly praised for calm examinations, clear explanations, and direct communication before and after procedures.
- •Tanzi Ridge: named in the clinic leadership.
- •Louise: thanked in a recent review for helping manage a dog’s reactive behaviour during a visit.
- •Nursing team: mentioned positively for friendly care and for keeping owners updated after surgery.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 71 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are very positive about orthopaedic surgery outcomes, including TPLO cases and one long-term account describing a dog still doing well nearly five years after treatment.
- •Owners often mention clear communication, including explanations with diagrams and X-rays, practical discussions about the plan, and updates on what to expect.
- •Several reviews highlight the team’s kind, calm manner, especially with nervous or challenging dogs, and friendly support from both vets and nurses.
- •Post-operative communication stands out, with one owner reporting four update calls after surgery, while another praised the speed of a diagnostic visit from consultation to imaging and diagnosis in around three hours.
