Small Animal Veterinary Services

Anaesthesia supports other departments such as surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, oncology and general practitioner cases.

Our experts play a critical role with intensive care cases requiring anaesthesia, ventilation and advanced pain management. They work closely with all areas of the centre from routine cases to emergency and critical care.

Our anaesthetists use advanced monitoring equipment, treatments and techniques to stabilise patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Our dermatologist Dr Peter Hill is available for specialist referrals for all animals. Specialist dermatology services we offer include the diagnosis and treatment of:

• Allergic dermatitis
• Food allergies
• Atopic dermatitis
• Chronic ear infections
• Auto-immune diseases
• Hormonal problems
• Parasites

For a first visit, an extended consultation time will be required for additional diagnostics such as skin tests, blood tests or minor biopsies. Once a diagnosis and treatment plan is in place, any additional visits may be shorter. Skin issues can be complicated and often affect other parts of your pet. As a result, your pet may require a short stay in our hospital.

Currently we are unable to accept Internal Medicine referrals.

The Oncology team, led by Dr Anne Peaston, provides diagnostics and medical treatment for a range of cancers in companion animals. Some examples are:

• Lymphoma
• Osteosarcoma
• Mast cell tumours
• Bone marrow disease
• Melanoma vaccine
• Chemotherapy

Our oncology team works closely with the surgical team as necessary to ensure a smooth flow in case management and communication. For a first visit, an extended consultation time may be required for diagnostics such as blood tests and minor biopsies. Once a diagnosis and treatment plan is in place, any additional visits may be shorter.

We accept referrals for advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical cases. If your local veterinarian is unsure what action to take, they are encouraged to contact the clinic to request advice from our specialist small animal surgeons.

On your first visit to a surgical specialist, your pet may be admitted to hospital for a procedure such as imaging or surgery. Depending on the type of surgery, it may be a day stay or overnight. Advanced surgical cases may require further planning and an appropriate timeline will be scheduled.

For planned surgery, you will be given an estimation of cost and will be asked to provide a deposit when booking.

Theriogenology is a service providing support not only breeders but registered individuals owning one animal that they may wish to breed.

Our theriogenology team work with all species across the areas including:

• Artificial insemination
• Hormonal assessment
• Obstetrics, including pregnancy, delivery and post-natal care.
• Pregnancy diagnostics and high-risk pregnancy management.
• Semen evaluation
• Pathology

For a first visit, an extended consultation time will be required so we can spend time asking questions and reviewing clinical notes from your vet. Additional diagnostic testing may be necessary.

In the case of hormonal tests and artificial insemination, it may be necessary to schedule a time quickly and often. Keeping in contact with our vets will be crucial in arranging specific dates and times.