Specialist Surgery
At East Doncaster Veterinary Hospital, we provide specialty surgical care without the need to travel to a distant facility. Through our partnership with Dr. Ricky Cashmore & the Mobile Animal Referral Services (MARS) team, we offer minimally invasive and complex surgical procedures right here at our clinic.
Surgical Services
Orthopaedic Surgery
We offer advanced orthopaedic surgeries to restore mobility and improve your pet’s quality of life, including fracture repairs, cruciate ligament repairs (TPLO and other techniques), and joint surgeries for hip and elbow dysplasia.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Our soft tissue surgeries include splenectomy for tumour or disease removal, liver lobe resection for liver tumours, cystotomy to remove bladder stones or tumours, and gastrointestinal surgery to treat blockages, tumours, and foreign bodies.
Surgical Oncology
Our surgical oncology services include tumour removal for both benign and malignant growths, stem cell therapy for select cancers, and cancer staging and biopsies to diagnose and assess disease progression.
About Melbourne Animal Referral Services
Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS) was founded in 2021 by leading specialist surgeon Dr. Ricky Cashmore to provide expert surgical care within local veterinary clinics. By working closely with trusted veterinarians, MARS ensures accessible, affordable, and stress-free specialist treatments for pets and their families.
MARS specialists undergo rigorous training and certification, making them experts in advanced procedures such as orthopaedic, soft tissue, and oncologic surgeries. Their collaborative approach with local vets maximises treatment success while keeping pets in a familiar and comfortable environment.
By choosing East Doncaster Veterinary Hospital in partnership with MARS, your pet receives world-class specialist care without the need for long-distance travel.