South West Vet Specialist SurgeryLocated at Eaton Veterinary Clinic
At SW Vet Specialist Surgery, we offer advanced veterinary procedures for patients requiring more complex diagnostics or surgeries, without the need to refer clients all the way to Perth.
Our service is designed for veterinarians in regional WA seeking trusted, collaborative partners for specialised procedures. We’re here to complement your practice, not compete with it. To ensure your clients remain yours, we uphold a 12-month referral exclusivity agreement, meaning we will not accept referred clients as regular patients during that period.
Meet Our Specialist Surgeon
Dr Brett de Bruyn
BSc BVMS MANZCVS (SAS) GradDipEd MVetClinStud MVetSurg DipECVS
Specialist Surgeon
Brett graduated from Murdoch University in 2015 and following graduation, he and his wife spent two years working in small animal general practice in Bunbury before heading to the UK for 12 months.
Upon returning home to Australia, Brett commenced further training to become a specialist surgeon. Brett completed an internship in small animal surgery at Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Speciality (WAVES) in 2019, and during this time he was accepted as a Member of the Surgical Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
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Brett subsequently completed an internship, followed by a three-year residency training program in small animal surgery at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University. During this time, Brett successfully completed a Graduate Diploma of Education, a Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies and a Master of Veterinary Surgery. Following completion of his residency in 2024, Brett returned to WAVES where he worked in a busy private practice referral surgical service. Brett successfully completed board certifying examinations and was welcomed as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2025 and, as such, is a registered specialist in small animal surgery.
Brett is interested in all aspects of small animal surgery with particular interest in orthopaedic biomechanics, trauma surgery, fracture management and skin and wound reconstruction.
Outside of work Brett loves spending time outdoors with his young family and is very excited to be back in the Southwest. Brett also enjoys a weekly Parkrun and is looking forward to getting back into open water swimming.
Why Refer to SW Vet Specialist Surgery?
Long waitlists in Perth are driving a growing number of clients from Mandurah, Albany, Margaret River, and beyond to choose Bunbury and Eaton Vet Hospitals. It’s often a faster, more accessible option for essential procedures like cruciate ligament repairs, fracture management, and BOAS correction.
How to Refer – Veterinarians
Please complete the Surgical Referral Form below.
Alternatively, please call the Eaton Vet Clinic on 97250399 if you need to discuss a case.
How to Refer – Pet Owners
To access our Specialist Surgery Services, please reach out to your regular vet and request a referral to our clinic for further treatment.
Surgical Referral Form
