Ben Walton: RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery

17/02/2026

Making our referral process as easy as possible for busy veterinary colleagues.

04/11/2025

I’ve had some lovely thank you cards over the years, but this one is right up there.

Lilly has recovered brilliantly from her TPLO a couple of months ago - long off all medication and moving incredibly well.

This is her when she was with us at Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists.

It’s a pretty good likeness isn’t it?!

02/11/2025

A couple of weeks ago my Fusion Implants colleagues and I ran one of our best attended courses yet on “Complex Humeral Condylar Fractures”, in Seattle as part of the (American College of Veterinary Surgeons) Conference.

We had 24 delegates including 22 Specialists, and we covered all of the awesome Fusion anatomic plates, surgical guides and screws for these challenging cases.

These fractures are a specialty of ours at Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists - John Innes and I have published several papers on the topic.

I had some great help from my new friend Javier Avendano from H-Town Veterinary Specialists as well as from Jared Beale and Dan Jones.

Jump over to the Fusion website for product details and some very cool upcoming courses, and you know where we are at Movement if you need any advice or to refer a case.

(We also made time to see Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Kraken win, go for a decent hike in the hills, and spend a very pleasant hour tinkering on some vintage guitars at the awesome Emerald City Guitars).

09/10/2025

Vets of the Northwest, North Wales and North Midlands (and anywhere else, if you don't mind traveling!)

Come and join the Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists North West team in a few weeks to discuss *Contextualised Care* in small animal orthopaedics and neurology.

There will be six clinical presentations/ discussions covering various aspects of orthopaedics and neurology, with lots of real cases, exploring evidence-based clinical decision making that incorporates "the bigger picture".

Plus, you get a bit of time to explore the fabulous Chester Zoo!

This is aimed at all vets in small animal or mixed practice, not just those with a special interest in orthopaedics and neurology. I look forward to seeing you there!

***CPD Announcement*** (Edited post!)

📖 What - Contextualised Care in Small Animal Orthopaedics and Neurology
📍Where - The Atrium, Chester Zoo
📅 When - November 12th

According to RCVS Knowledge,

"Contextualised care is a way of delivering veterinary care that acknowledges that there are different ways to approach the diagnosis and treatment of an animal, depending on the circumstances of the individual animal and their caregivers, and the context in which the care is delivered.

This requires a partnership between caregivers/owners, and the veterinary team, all working together for the best quality of life for the patient. "

At Movement Referrals, we work closely with our referring veterinary teams and our clients to ensure we take the action that is best for any individual patient. We are strong advocates of evidence-based veterinary medicine, and we firmly believe that .

Vets - join us for this afternoon of talks, case-studies and discussion that will highlight the importance of this clinical approach, cement our working partnerships, and give you confidence when managing cases in daily practice.

There's no charge, but book on quickly to ensure your place! And be sure to SHARE with your veterinary networks - this is an important and topical subject that is relevant to all vets.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vet-cpd-contextualised-care-in-orthopaedics-and-neurology-tickets-1701646332989



🙏 With generous support from Elanco Animal Health.

04/05/2025

The new Midlands centre is fantastic. It was a pleasure working there and watching how well the team took care of Fable.

26/04/2025

A slight change of perspective for me this week. Not only the surgeon, but also the doting owner.

Flapjack has been struggling on and off with her right hip for a while, but it's mostly been well controlled with medication and exercise moderation. Over the last few months, though, there has been some deterioration. You can see in the pre-operative radiograph the severity of the osteoarthritis in the right hip.

So yesterday, the Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists team and I performed a BioMedtrix total hip replacement (THR). Everything went well thanks to our fabulous nursing team, and a bit of help from my buddy James Phillips who stopped by from Glasgow Uni Small Animal Hospital to get involved.

It would be wrong of me to leave a review for Movement Referrals, but if I could, it would be a full FIVE STARS to everyone who helped look after her through her op and recovery. Thanks Team 🙏, from Flapjack 🐶 and all The Waltons!

12/02/2025

A lovely case this.

Fast and careful work from the referring vets.
Swift, expert action from rising neurology star, Guillaume Albertini
Great support from Fusion Implants
Amazing care from Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists nursing team.
Pure commitment from the owners.

And a very brave Daisy!

06/01/2025

Very excited to announce this one.

An incredibly sharp mind and a very nice guy.

The pets of Uttoxeter and surrounding areas should be very pleased. We certainly are!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that Dr Kinley Smith has ! 🩺🐾

Kinley joins us with over 25 years of veterinary experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge, skill, and a reputation for compassion and clear communication. The embodiment of !

📚 AA graduate of Cambridge University, Kinley holds a doctorate from the University of Liverpool, where his research focused on the mechanisms behind cruciate ligament disease in dogs. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, and an RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. His contributions to veterinary orthopaedics are extensive, with numerous published scientific papers and international lecturing engagements since 2008. 🌍🐕

We can’t wait to see Kinley in action, collaborating with our team to bring the very best care to every pet. 🏥❤️

27/11/2024

Vets local(ish) to Runcorn!

Have you heard about the MVCC? Please get in touch if you would like to join us, and share this with your colleagues!

25/11/2024

RVNs! We need you!

Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists continues to grow and offer excellent levels of care to our patients, clients and referring practices (just check out our 100+ 5-star Google reviews to see).

To maintain this level of excellence, we need two more RVNs to join our team. No time to waste - please contact us ASAP!

Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists

09/11/2024

We're building another amazing nursing team! Please make sure this reaches all the super-nurses you know in the midlands!

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟

We're hiring a Veterinary Nurse Team Leader for our new referral hospital in Uttoxeter! This is your chance to make an impact in a leadership role with Movement Referrals.

📅 Start Date: April 2025
📍 Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

✨ What’s in it for you?
👉 Lead and build a nursing team from scratch
👉 Be part of an innovative, supportive work culture
👉 Set the standards for exceptional patient care

If you're an experienced RVN ready for a new challenge, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. For informal enquiries, contact [email protected].

📅 Closing Date: Sunday, 17 November 2025

Join us and be part of something special! 💙

Join us in shaping the future of veterinary care in the Midlands! 🌟