Destination Orthopaedic Surgery for Chermside Pets

State-of-the-art bone and joint care, offering an independent alternative in the inner-west.

Whether exploring the sprawling grounds of Marchant Park or the 7th Brigade Park, Chermside dogs live highly active lives. When complex surgical conditions arise, pet parents in the northern suburbs often face prohibitive estimates from large corporate hubs. BoneVet offers a highly capable, independent alternative just a straightforward drive away in Bardon.

Led by a highly experienced clinical director, we manage severe traumas, chronic joint diseases, and complex soft-tissue surgeries with uncompromising medical rigour and deeply personalised care.

Canine TPLO X-Rays showing surgical repair for Chermside pets

Why the Northern Suburbs Choose BoneVet:

Complex Bone & Joint Care

Our facility routinely handles demanding orthopaedic caseloads, from complex fracture reconstructions to corrective patella luxation surgeries.

Transparent Pricing

We provide direct, independent surgical options for owners who have received multi-tiered estimates from massive northern specialist centres.

On-Site Diagnostic Imaging

Our surgical suites are supported by immediate, high-definition 40kW digital radiography, meaning your pet is assessed and treated rapidly.

Dr Mark Tonzing

Meet Your Surgeon

Dr. Mark Tonzing BVSc(Hons) MACVSc(SA Surgery)

Dr. Tonzing combines advanced training with a deeply compassionate approach to patient care. By operating independently out of Bardon Veterinary Hospital, he provides Chermside pet owners with cutting-edge surgical techniques—including TPLO and complex neurosurgery—without the rigid overhead of corporate referral centres.

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Ready to discuss your pet's surgery?

Whether you are travelling from Chermside for a second opinion or have a direct referral from your local vet, our team is ready to help.