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Dr Rob Adams
Specialist in Small Animal Surgeon (Orthopaedics)
BVM&S, DipECVS, MRCVS RCVS and EBVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Dr Rob Adams is a highly experienced Specialist Small Animal Surgeon in Orthopaedics who joined the VSOS team with extensive international expertise and a genuine passion for collaborative, patient-centred care.
Originally from South Wales in the UK, Dr Adams graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh in 2008. He spent several years in first-opinion practice before undertaking an internship and residency at Davies Veterinary Specialists in the UK. He later remained at Davies as an orthopaedic surgeon until 2019, honing his skills across a wide range of complex surgical cases.
Following this, Dr Adams helped establish and co-led Northern Ireland’s first specialist-led small animal hospital as co-clinical director - a role he describes as both challenging and deeply rewarding, with a strong focus on building a high-performing, team-based culture.
Most recently, he has been leading the Orthopaedics service at a large multidisciplinary hospital in Yorkshire, where he also ran the Total Hip Replacement programme and was heavily involved in service development and mentoring.
Clinically, Dr Adams is particularly interested in minimally invasive fracture repair, arthroscopy, joint replacement and limb-sparing procedures. He is committed to tailoring each treatment plan to the individual patient and family, and he places great importance on clear, open communication with referring veterinarians. He welcomes discussion of cases at any stage; formal referral is not always required, and he enjoys working in partnership with GPs to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Outside of work, Dr Adams and his wife, Julie - a specialist veterinary cardiologist - share their home with two much-loved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Alice and Hattie, and are enjoying settling into life in Sydney.
Outside of work, Dr Adams is a keen runner and cyclist who enjoys keeping active at the gym and is gradually learning Italian (with strong support from good espresso); he also has a range of eclectic interests as an enthusiastic wildlife photographer who has already captured some of Australia’s more elusive species with a wild koala still on his wish list, and a passionate sailor looking forward to exploring Sydney’s spectacular coastline from the water.
Dr Rob Adams embodies the VSOS commitment to clinical excellence, genuine collaboration and compassionate care for every patient and family.
Publications:
Musculoskeletal Adverse Events in Dogs Receiving Bedinvetmab (Librela)Musculoskeletal Adverse Events in Dogs Receiving Bedinvetmab (Librela). Front. Vet. Sci. Sec. Anesthesiology and Animal Pain Management · Apr 4, 2025
Farrell, M, Adams, R, Clark, L. Re: Iff I, Hohermuth B, Bass D, Bass M. A case of potential rapidly progressing osteoarthritis (RPOA) in a dog during bedinvetmab treatment.
Farrell, M, Adams, R, Clark, L. Re: Iff I, Hohermuth B, Bass D, Bass M. A case of potential rapidly progressing osteoarthritis (RPOA) in a dog during bedinvetmab treatment. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia · Mar 5, 2025
Farrell, M, Adams, RJ, Von Pfeil, DJF. Re: Laboratory Safety Evaluation of Bedinvetmab, a Canine Anti-Nerve Growth Factor Monoclonal Antibody, in Dogs.
Farrell, M, Adams, RJ, Von Pfeil, DJF. Re: Laboratory Safety Evaluation of Bedinvetmab, a Canine Anti-Nerve Growth Factor Monoclonal Antibody, in Dogs. The Veterinary Journal, 106175, Issn 1090-0233 · Jun 25, 2024
Von Pfeil, DJF, Tan D, Adams RJ, Glassman M. Outcomes of 15 dogs and two cats with metabone fractures treated with fluoroscopically guided normograde metabone pinning.
Von Pfeil, DJF, Tan D, Adams RJ, Glassman M. Outcomes of 15 dogs and two cats with metabone fractures treated with fluoroscopically guided normograde metabone pinning.Veterinary Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 5 p. 904-917 · May 13, 2024
Outcome following surgery to treat septic peritonitis in 95 cats in the United KingdomOutcome following surgery to treat septic peritonitis in 95 cats in the United Kingdom. Journal of Small Animal Practice (2021), 1-6 · Apr 4, 2021
Perry, KL, Adams RJ, Woods S, Bruce M. (2017). Impact of femoral varus on complications and outcome associated with corrective surgery for medial patellar luxation
Perry, KL, Adams RJ, Woods S, Bruce M. (2017). Impact of femoral varus on complications and outcome associated with corrective surgery for medial patellar luxation. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 30(4), pp.288-298 · Jan 1, 2017
Perry, K.L. Adams RJ, Woods S, Bruce M. (2016). Calcaneal Fractures in Non-Racing Dogs and Cats: Complications, Outcome, and Associated Risk Factors
Perry, K.L. Adams RJ, Woods S, Bruce M. (2016). Calcaneal Fractures in Non-Racing Dogs and Cats: Complications, Outcome, and Associated Risk Factors. Veterinary Surgery, 46(1), pp.39-51 · Jan 1, 2016Veterinary Surgery, 46(1), pp.39-51 · Jan 1, 2016
Adams RJ, Doyle RS, Bray JB, Burton CA (2014). A retrospective study on the use of closed suction drainage to treat septic peritonitis of a confirmed gastrointestinal origin in 20 dogs (2007 - 2010)
Adams RJ, Doyle RS, Bray JB, Burton CA (2014). A retrospective study on the use of closed suction drainage to treat septic peritonitis of a confirmed gastrointestinal origin in 20 dogs (2007 - 2010). Veterinary Surgery, 43(7), pp.843-851 · Jan 1, 2014
Adams RJ, Garosi L, Matiasek K, Lowrie M (2014). Acquired cervical spinal arachnoid diverticula in a cat
Adams RJ, Garosi L, Matiasek K, Lowrie M (2014). Acquired cervical spinal arachnoid diverticula in a cat. Journal of Small animal practice, 56(4), pp.285-288 · Jan 1, 2014
