Registered specialist orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. John Punke and Surgical Resident, Dr. Nick Pretorius have started coming to Whyalla once a month to perform orthopaedic surgery locally.
This service allows local pet owners access to specialist orthopaedic surgery for joints (Knees, Elbows, Shoulders etc.) and advanced fracture repair and soft tissue surgery without the need to travel back and forth to Adelaide.