Charlotte Bentley, veterinary officer at the zoo’s animal health centre, said: “It’s not every day you take a monkey to vet school. We had to bring everything she might need, from anaesthesia equipment to medications and blankets.
“Following the scan, we decided an operation was the way forward. She’s been an absolute trooper all the way through and I’m just glad we were able to do something for her.”
Rachel Burrow, vet and lecturer at the University of Liverpool, added: “Working with primates is completely different from my usual patients, who are typically cats and dogs, and it was a real privilege to care for such a rare animal.
“It’s great to see the surgery was a success – she’s comfortable, active and using the limb well.”
