Destination Orthopaedic Surgery for North Lakes Pets
Uncompromised surgical care, offering a trusted alternative to northern corporate hubs.
From daily walks around Lake Eden to running in the local dog parks, North Lakes pets enjoy an incredibly active, suburban family lifestyle. However, when complex joint injuries like cruciate ligament tears happen, northern pet parents often face inflated estimates from large corporate hospitals. BoneVet offers an independent, transparent alternative.
While it involves a drive down the Bruce Highway or through the tunnels to Bardon, Dr. Mark Tonzing provides evidence-based orthopaedics and elite surgical capabilities that make the trip highly worthwhile for your pet’s recovery.
Why North Lakes Pet Parents Travel to BoneVet:
Gold-Standard TPLO
We routinely perform Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) for active dogs, ensuring the most robust, reliable, and rapid return to full limb function.
Transparent Surgical Estimates
We provide direct, independent surgical options for North Lakes owners who have received prohibitive estimates from massive referral networks.
Elite Anaesthetic Safety
We refuse to compromise on safety. Every procedure is supported by advanced anaesthetic machines with integrated multi-parameter monitors and multi-modal analgesia.
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 North Lakes pet owners with cutting-edge surgical techniques—including TPLO and complex neurosurgery—without the rigid overhead of corporate referral centres.
Read more about Dr. Tonzing →Ready to discuss your pet's surgery?
Whether you are travelling from North Lakes for a second opinion or have a direct referral from your local vet, our team is ready to help.