Supporting veterinary practices to deliver exemplary care for the pets who need it most

Welcome to Yorkshire Independent Referrals, we’re here to support your local vet in providing the highest standard of care possible for your canine and feline companions. As an independent referral service, we work alongside your vet and offer expert, compassionate support – always with your pets’ wellbeing at the heart of what we do

Our services

At present, we are here to support vets in a select range of referral services including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiology and advanced diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI). Working closely with our referral vets we provide expert care that is tailored to each pet.

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Our facilities

We operate from a newly refurbished surgery in a historic mission building that combines charm with advanced medical technology. Our facilities include a spacious prep room, three patient wards and 2 sterile operating theatres equipped with hepa-filtered ventilation for optimal sterility. We offer advanced imaging and diagnostics including CT, digital x-ray, ultrasound, arthroscopy with Nanoscope technology and a visiting MRI service. With regular hygiene audits, OTEX laundry for infection control and full air conditioning, our environment prioritises the safety and comfort of both patients and staff.

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Your journey with us

Arrange your consultation

Your vet will share your pets’ history and their clinical findings with us. We’ll then contact you to book an appointment and our admin team will ensure you feel informed and well prepared in advance of your visit to us.

Consultation assessment

We please ask that you arrive around 10 minutes early to verify your pets’ details with us. Your allocated surgeon will review your pets’ history with you, perform a thorough examination and discuss, in depth, the next steps with you.

Next steps & consent

Dependent on your pets’ condition they may stay with us for diagnostics or surgery, or go home with a treatment plan and return later for a follow-up appointment. Your surgeon will provide an estimate of cost after thoroughly explaining any recommended diagnostics, surgery or treatment and obtain written consent from you before admitting your pet to the practice.

Admission & procedure

If your pet is admitted, a nurse will complete an admission form with you. Your pet will be closely monitored during and following any investigations or surgery and you will receive a phone call once they are in recovery. If your pet requires overnight care, they will be transferred to our trusted out-of-hours hospital where a dedicated veterinary team is on hand 24/7. Typically they will return to us the next day for discharge home with a member of our caring team.

Ongoing care

At discharge, you will receive a detailed care plan and your local vet will get a full clinical report. Most pets’ will need follow-ups with us, some with their own vet. Either way, we are here to support you through your pets’ recovery journey.

Quality care,
sensibly priced

Our pricing is transparent and upfront, so there are no surprises—just reliable, high-quality care clients can trust. You’ll always know what to expect, so you can focus on what matters most: your patients’ health and happiness. Quality care shouldn’t come with surprises—just peace of mind.

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Price List

Initial consultation | £270

60-minute consultation with one of our surgeons.

Follow-up consultation | £135

30-minute follow-up consultation with one of our surgeons.

Lameness work-up inc. consult, radiographs & arthrocentesis | £1000

Includes sedation or general anaesthetic and in-house blood tests.

Lameness work-up inc. consult, CT scan & arthrocentesis | £1400

Includes sedation or general anaesthetic, in-house blood tests and a standard turnaround, external CT report for one anatomical area.

Cruciate ligament disease (<50kg />50kg) | £3400-4000

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, x-rays, surgical planning, surgical procedure, implants and follow up appointments with x-rays

Patella luxation correction | £2800

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, x-rays, surgical planning, surgical procedure, implants and follow-up appointments with x-rays

Pancarpal/pantarsal arthrodesis | £4400

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, x-rays, surgical planning, surgical procedure, implants and follow-up appointments with x-rays

Elbow arthroscopy inc. CT one elbow/both elbows | £3200-£4000

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, CT scan, surgical planning, surgical procedure and a follow-up appointment

Elbow CT & HIF stabilisation unilateral/bilateral | £2800-£3400

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, CT scan, surgical planning, surgical procedure, implants and a follow-up appointment with x-rays

Fracture Fixation (dependent on complexity) | £2000-£6000

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, x-rays, surgical planning, surgical procedure, implants and follow-up appointments with x-rays

Angular limb deformity correction | £6000

Includes consultation, in-house bloods, general anaesthetic, x-rays +/- CT scan, surgical planning, surgical procedure, implants and follow up appointments with x-rays

Hemilaminectomy/ventral slot/dorsal laminectomy inc. CT | £4500

CT Scan (external client) | £1150

Includes sedation, CT scan and a standard turnaround, external CT report for one anatomical area.

MRI Scan (external client) | £1800

Includes general anaesthetic, MRI scan with contrast as needed and a standard turnaround, external MRI report for one anatomical area.

Cardiac consultation inc. BP & ECG | £318

1-1.5hr consultation with our Cardiologist.

Echocardiography (stage 1-4) | £198-£558

Six/twelve lead ECG | £354

Full cardiology work-up inc. consult, BP, ECG, 4 stage echo | £876
These procedure prices include a 6-month surgical guarantee for complete peace of mind (T&Cs apply).

Make a referral today

Ready to refer a case? We’re here to help every step of the way, with friendly support and expert care for your patients. Simply get in touch using the button below — and we’ll take it from there.

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Meet our vet team

Bob Petit

Bsc BVM SCertSAS MRCVS
After qualifying in 1997 from the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, Bob joined the team at Torrington Orthopaedics in 2005, where he spent five years and gained his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery (Cert SAS). He then moved to Kingsway Vets in North Yorkshire, as a clinical Director whilst also providing a local referral service for orthopaedic and spinal cases for over a decade. For the last three years, Bob has been at Swift Referrals in Wetherby, working with a busy and varied caseload of complex orthopaedic and spinal cases. Now, he has returned to IES House as part of the YIR team and is looking forward supporting referral vets in achieving the very best levels of care for their patients.

Charlotte Bray

CertAVP BVetMed MRCVS
Charly graduated from the RVC in 2010 and initially honed her skills in general practice. During this time, she also supported the professional development of new graduates across the UK for one of the leading corporate companies. In 2016, Charly joined Torrington Orthopaedics, where she pursued her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice with a focus on orthopaedics. She then transitioned to a Regional Clinical Lead position, where she spent three years refining her leadership skills and focusing on quality improvement within the veterinary sector. Now, as Clinical Director at YIR, Charly brings a wealth of clinical and leadership experience. She is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for patients & service for referring vets and clients, whilst supporting the ongoing development of the YIR team.

Susan Roberts

BVMS CertVC MRCVS
Sue Roberts, a Glasgow graduate, spent many years working in mixed and small animal practice in the north of England, during which time she developed a special interest in veterinary cardiology. She went on to achieve the postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Cardiology (Cert VC) from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2000 and published papers on heart disease in donkeys. Sue Roberts (SLR Cardiology Referrals) works with us here at Yorkshire Independent Referrals in Brighouse bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in diagnosing and managing cardiac disease.

Raquel Saiz Velasco

LV CertAVP(GSAS) MRCVS
Raquel graduated from the University of Leon in Spain in 2015, after which she completed a 12-month internship at the University of Turin in Italy. From July 2016 she spent time working in several veterinary hospitals in Yorkshire where she completed her RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (General Small Animal Surgery). Raquel joined Torrington Orthopaedics in 2023 in the role of orthopaedic surgeon and has remained within the team as we have transitioned to YIR.

Dr Annalisa Paviotti

DVM PgC (SAS) GpCert(SAS) MRVCS
Annalisa graduated from the University of Pisa in 2003. After training in Rome in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery and neurology-neurosurgery under the guidance of some of the most accredited Italian specialists, she moved to the UK in 2007 where she worked in a number of general practices. In 2011 she moved back to Italy where she worked in several hospitals as an orthopaedic, soft tissue and neurosurgeon and for nearly two years was head of the surgical department in a referral practice in centre Italy. Annalisa then moved back to the UK in 2016 and in 2018 gained her Certificate in Small Animal Surgery; since then she has worked in two busy specialist lead referral hospitals in Cumbria and Yorkshire dealing with challenging orthopaedic and neurosurgical cases. Annalisa is particularly interested in joint surgery, angular limb deformity, challenging fractures repair, arthroscopy and spinal surgery. She is looking forward to developing her skills further as part of the Yorkshire independent referral team. Outside of work she enjoys exercising, riding her motorcycles, travelling and having a nice vegan meal at home whilst enjoying the company of her cat.

How to find us

Our clinic in Brighouse, West Yorkshire is easy to find at:

IES House, Mission St,
Brighouse, HD6 1NQ

Disabled access and facilities are available on site.

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What our clients say
  • “
    Raquel was amazing this week with our basset Stanley who was really weak after having spinal surgery 3 years ago. The nurses, especially Rachel were so caring. Thank you all so very much. Stanley is doing better each day.
    Kristie Greaves
  • “
    Thank you Bob & team from all of us! Mac is doing well, has his confidence back and running around the garden again. Cannot thank you enough!
    Sheelagh Kay
  • “
    My experiences of referring dogs to YIR have all been extremely positive. I’ve been able to discuss cases with a knowledgeable vet, received clear cost estimates, timely appointments, and quick follow-up reports. I’ve been very pleased by the care given to my clients’ dogs.
    Lisa Girdwood BVM&S MRCVS