Seven reasons to learn TPLO with Securos

For many veterinary practices, cranial cruciate ligament disease is a routine presentation. But while Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) is now a well-established treatment option, not every practice has the training, experience, or support to offer it in-house.

When surgeons decide they are ready to build their orthopaedic capability, the training provider matters as much as the procedure itself. With more than 12 years of orthopaedic training experience, more than 1,000 delegates trained, small group learning, and post-course support, Securos has become a trusted option for veterinary professionals across the UK.

Here are seven reasons surgeons choose Securos when they are ready to take the next step.

1. Learn from a provider with long experience in veterinary orthopaedic training 

Experience matters in surgical education. Securos has delivered orthopaedic training for more than a decade and has trained more than 1,000 delegates across a range of procedures.

That experience shapes the course. Delegates are not stepping into a new program. They are learning through a training model shaped over years of teaching veterinary professionals with different levels of surgical experience and different clinical goals.

For surgeons investing time and money in professional development, that can offer real reassurance.

2. Build clinical judgment, not just procedural knowledge 

A successful TPLO depends on more than learning the steps of the surgery. Surgeons also need confidence in case selection, planning, and managing challenges before, during, and after the procedure.

Securos courses are designed to cover both the technical side of TPLO and the thinking behind it. Delegates learn how experienced orthopaedic surgeons approach decision-making in practice, including case selection, planning, common pitfalls, and problem-solving.

Just as importantly, the goal is not to encourage every case to stay in-house. It is to help surgeons understand which cases are appropriate to manage within the practice and when referral is the better choice.

3. Learn in small groups with direct access to instructors 

One of the main advantages of a surgical course is the chance to get direct guidance while you are learning.

Securos courses are built around low delegate-to-instructor ratios, with classes typically limited to around 14 delegates and supported by multiple instructors. That gives delegates more opportunity to ask questions, talk through specific challenges, receive feedback, and spend meaningful time developing practical skills.

For many surgeons, that level of interaction is hard to get in larger training settings, and it can make a real difference to confidence.

4. Hear different perspectives from experienced surgeons

There is rarely only one way to approach a clinical case. Securos courses give delegates access to instructors who may approach parts of a procedure differently. That gives participants a broader view of how experienced surgeons think through clinical decisions.

Understanding why one surgeon chooses one approach and another chooses something slightly different can help delegates build better judgment and become more adaptable in practice.

For surgeons who are newer to TPLO, that can be just as valuable as learning the procedure itself.

5. Get support when you start applying the training in practice

For many surgeons, the real test begins after the course ends. Training may build confidence, but the first cases back in practice often raise new questions. That is where continued support matters.

Securos offers post-course support that can include guidance on case selection, pre-operative planning, post-operative management, and radiograph review.

That access to instructor support can help delegates apply what they have learned with more confidence when they begin managing cases in practice.

6. Strengthen your practice’s orthopaedic offering

For many practices, TPLO training is not only about individual development. It is also about what the practice can offer clients.

Building in-house orthopaedic capability can help practices manage a wider range of suitable cases themselves, improve continuity of care, and give clients access to advanced treatment closer to home.

In some situations, it can also help practices retain cases that might otherwise be referred because the required skills are not yet available within the team. The result is a stronger surgical offering built on sound clinical judgment and appropriate case management.

7. Support long-term professional development

For surgeons with a growing interest in orthopaedics, TPLO training can be an important step in long-term development. Some take the course because they want to widen the range of procedures they can perform now. Others see it as part of a longer path toward a more advanced orthopaedic caseload.

The course also gives delegates the chance to connect with peers who share similar goals. Those relationships often continue after the training ends.

For both individual surgeons and practice leaders, investment in advanced clinical skills can support confidence, career development, and future growth.