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To improve our client experience and simplify things, we’re making a few changes to our Terms of Service on 2nd May. Click here to view the updated Terms of Service. If you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected] or by writing to us at Customer Service, Linnaeus Group, Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90…

A very young dachshund with a rare life-threatening hernia is back on her paws thanks to emergency surgery here at Eastcott. Our Soft Tissue Surgery Specialists successfully treated four-month-old Sally.  It is very rare for a dog to have a congenital diaphragmatic hernia which can cause sudden death if not treated. Thankfully the emergency surgery…

We have invested in new laser equipment that will enable us to perform cutting edge treatments and improve patient recovery time. The new Delta Laser will ensure our surgery teams remain at the forefront of new surgical procedures. The new laser will be used to perform precision surgery in otherwise inaccessible places, such as within…

We’re delighted to announce we have welcomed American and European diplomate and RCVS veterinary cardiology Specialist, Kieran Borgeat, to Eastcott Veterinary Referrals as clinical director.   Kieran brings extensive experience to Eastcott following a role as clinical lead in cardiology at Langford Vets, part of the University of Bristol.   During his career, Kieran has published more…

The MP for South Swindon has visited us to see first-hand the results of a £3 million extension and refurbishment programme at the hospital. Sir Robert Buckland met with our team of veterinary specialists, who provide round the clock care for much-loved pets from across the region and further afield.   The proud owner of…

We’re delighted to announce we’ve grown our neurology department with the appointment of a new consultant. Consultant in neurology and neurosurgery, Marcos Raposo Galván, has joined us following the completion of a three-year ECVN residency programme. The appointment will enable us to treat more patients after a growing demand for its neurology services. Marcos said:…

We’ve expanded our surgical team with the appointment of a new specialist and would like to welcome Allie Matchwick to the team.  Allie is an ECVS residency trained small animal surgeon who will provide support across both orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery. As a skilled surgeon in two areas of veterinary medicine, Allie makes a…

We’re delighted to have earned a prestigious national honour in recognition of our drive to improve sustainability.  We have received a bronze award from Investors in the Environment (iiE), a national accreditation scheme designed to help organisations reduce their impact on the environment. The accreditation was awarded following a sustainability initiative that has seen us…

We are delighted to have appointed an internal medicine consultant from our existing pool of experienced residents Michelle-Walton Clark joined us in 2020, as our first resident in internal medicine. Already armed with a wealth of experience in general practice, Michelle joined the programme with an innate thirst to expand her knowledge in the veterinary…

We just wanted to let you know that we will be open and accepting cases throughout the Christmas period. Our vets, nurses and client care team remain on hand throughout this time to support any urgent referrals and emergency out of hours cases that may need our care. We are also available for any clients…