Blog Articles and News

We’re delighted to announce that our expert dentistry team has grown further. The team has now celebrated resident Hannah van Velzen gaining a Dentistry Certificate for Small Animal Veterinary Practice (Dentistry) from the European School of Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS). Eastcott has also added two more residents to further bolster its dental service, headed by…

Our cardiology service has performed minimally-invasive cardiovascular surgery on 44 dogs and one cat since its launch a year ago. The team providing the life-changing service have also scanned the hearts of 700 dogs and cats from across central and southern England, who may not have had access to this treatment before our service was…

Cooper, a 10-year-old male Labrador, presented to EBVS Specialist in Neurology Marcos Raposo Galvan, with a 4-week history of progressive severe pelvic limb ataxia and clicking of the vertebral column when walking. A neurological examination indicated a lesion affecting the T3-L3 spinal cord segments and MRI documented changes consistent with a T13-L1 discospondylitis with subluxation…

Bella, a young Dogue de Bordeaux, presented to EBVS Diplomate in Veterinary Neurology Chloe Fisher, following a 2-day history of acute onset left-lateralised paraparesis.   Neurolocalisation, based on examination, was to the T3-L3 spinal cord segments. An MRI documented a well-defined mass at L1-2 (left-sided), with imaging characteristics raising suspicion for a nephroblastoma. The mass was…

As Europe’s largest dentistry team, we continue to lead the way with research and education within this discipline.  To support colleagues in developing their understanding of this field, the latest articles written and published by our Dentistry team can be found here: 

We’re delighted to announce that small animal surgeon Allie Matchwick has successfully passed her exams to achieve European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) diploma status.  Speaking about her success Allie said: “I’m thrilled to have passed the ECVS diploma exams which means I’ve now joined a select group of veterinary professionals.  Passing the exams is…

It was great to see Gus back in the clinical last week for his x-rays 6 weeks after the second of his two hip replacements This gentle giant of a cat suffered bilateral femoral capital physeal fractures.  This is likely to be as a result of weakened femoral capital physeal growth plates. At the time…

We have added to our advanced, state-of-the art facilities by investing £1.4m in a new MRI scanner. Back in December we installed a MR5300 1.5T MRI Scanner from Philips in a purpose-built relocatable unit, with an additional anaesthesia pod. This addition to our diagnostic services will benefit pet owners and referring vets across central and…

We’d like to welcome Odyssefs ‘Eddie’ Patouchas, who has just joined us at Eastcott having completing a rotating internship at our sister hospital North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Bletchingley, Surrey.    Eddie said he learned a huge amount while advancing his skills at NDSR and is already enjoying life at Eastcott, as he continues to…

Shown in the picture from left to right are Sarah McCombie, Assistant Nursing Manager and Educational lead; Niki Burton, Hospital Director; Dan Lane, Student Veterinary Nurse; Clare Sparling, Head of Nursing, Primary Care; Vicki Day, Operations Manager, plus corgis Gary and Wendy. The recent tragic loss of a much-loved colleague has inspired team members to…