Dr Mark Tonzing: orthopaedic surgeon
BVSc(Hons) MACVSc(SA Surgery)
Mark has extensive experience in all aspects of canine and feline orthopaedics and spinal surgery. He has worked in orthopaedic and neurosurgical referral practice for 22 years, including 13 years in specialist-led multi-disciplinary referral centres and 9 years as a peripatetic veterinary orthopaedic surgeon.
After graduating with honours from the University of Melbourne in 1993 Mark pursued a career in surgery. In 2000 he was admitted as a member of the ACVSc by examination in small animal surgery. In 2002 he undertook a 3-year surgical residency to receive advanced training in orthopaedics & spinal surgery at Willows, one of Europe's leading specialist small animal referral hospitals. Mark has worked for 13 years in multi-disciplinary specialist-led referral centres as an orthopaedic & neurosurgeon in addition to offering peripatetic orthopaedic & neurosurgical services for a number of years. His last 3 years in the U.K. were spent at the award-winning Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Yorkshire, before returning to Australia in 2021.
Mark has extensive experience in all aspects of canine and feline orthopaedics and spinal surgery. He is trained to perform total elbow replacement with both the BioMedtrix TATE and BioMedtrix Iowa State systems and has substantial experience with all major total hip replacement systems in dogs and cats, performing the United Kingdom’s first feline total hip replacement and the world's first bilateral feline total hip replacement.
Areas of special interest include joint replacement, minimally invasive fracture repair, arthroscopic management of joint disease and surgical management of Hansen type II intervertebral disc disease.
In 2005 the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association awarded Mark the Lesley Vaughan prize for original orthopaedic research. He has presented research at international scientific meetings and lectured to vets in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and Australia.
Publications:
Patellar Luxation in 70 Large-Breed Dogs
Gibbons S, Macias C, Tonzing MA, Pinchbeck G, McKee WM, J Small Anim Pract. 2006 Jan;47(1):3-9
Preliminary Results of Five Feline Total-Hip-Replacements
Witte PG, Scott HW, Tonzing MA, J Small Anim Pract. 2010 Jul;51(7):397-402. Epub 2010 Jun 10
Scientific Presentations:
Post-surgical meniscal injuries following 392 tibial plateau levelling procedures
April 2004, BSAVA, April 2005, BVOA
Management of fractures of the lateral aspect of the humeral condyle in 34 dogs
April 2003, BSAVA
Testimonials
“his immense attention to detail ...kindness and unparalleled level of surgical care”
Dr Leigh Hanlon, Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital
“All our patients have had fantastic outcomes... outstanding referral level orthopaedic care”
Dr Hannah Parkin, Roundwood Vets
“A first-class service to our clients, their pets and the referring vets”
Dr Anthony O'Mahony, Ayres Veterinary Hospital
“I would not hesitate to recommend Mark... he is highly skilled & his attention to detail is second to none”
Angela Cowley & Phoebe the labrador
“the clinical outcomes have matched our high expectations”
Dr Andrew Planner, Zasman Vets
“We have been incredibly impressed with the quality of surgery… I would recommend him highly”
Dr Monish Malhotra, Companion Care Oldbury
“the quality of his orthopaedic work is outstanding… I trust him completely”
Dr Rachel Kirkby, Paws in Dawes
“Great advice and a really reliable clinical service... we have found it a great learning experience”
Dr Martin Law, Shepton Veterinary Group
“showed genuine concern & compassion… he listened to all our concerns & answered all our questions”
Audrey and Tony & Nala the Husky
“cost effective… convenient… a wealth of surgical experience… within large referral centres”
Dr Scott Snellgrove, Sinnamon Park Vets
“My boy received the best treatment from all involved... you have given him his quality of life back”
Ann Gray and Clay the Staffordshire Bull Terrier