Blog Articles and News

Gall Bladder Removal  Gall bladder mucocele (GBM) is becoming increasingly commonly diagnosed in canine patients.  The decision to remove the affected gall bladder is usually straight forward if the patient is showing clinical signs that will be improved following surgery. However, if the animal is not currently showing any obvious symptoms it can be harder…

Our surgery team is going from strength to strength with three new appointments We’ve recently welcomed Inês Gordo, Ellie Lederer and Elena Carbonell Buj to the team following a period of exceptional growth. A graduate from the University of Lisbon, Inês is a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. After working for two years in…

We are celebrating the success of one of our top clinicians who has just passed her European Diploma exams to become an EBVS® European Specialist in veterinary neurology Virginia Crespo joined Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in August 2020 as a member of the hospital’s neurology team. To pass the diploma exam successfully, candidates undergo extensive, well-defined…

We have recently welcomed a new resident to our world-class dentistry team.  Hannah van Velzen joins us as a resident in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.   The dentistry team at Eastcott is spearheaded by Andrew Perry, an EBVS European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry, and supported by Peter Southerden, AVDC Founding Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial…

Our experts vets carried out life-saving surgery on an adorable eleven-year-old pup, dramatically stopping the progression of cancer. Yogi was diagnosed with a biologically high-grade fibrosarcoma in his upper jaw.  Dedicated owner Anna Gaughan, who is veterinary surgeon herself at fellow Linnaeus practice Calder Vets in Yorkshire, first noticed a grey tooth and a subsequent…

At Eastcott Veterinary Referrals we aspire to deliver the highest levels of quality in every aspect of our service.  Delivering a high-quality service is more than just about our clinical expertise and skills.  Listening to our clients is one of the most important things we can do After their visit, every client is sent a…

Luis Garcia Roldán is a Spanish rotating intern based at here at Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon. He joined us in July 2021 and is aiming to become a specialist in internal medicine. “Day to day, I assist clinicians with duties of care including physical examinations, taking clinical histories of our patients and liaising with…

Here at Eastcott Veterinary Referrals, we always like to do our bit to help the community. This Christmas, our wards technician Gemma Brown has engaged with us on a brilliant initiative to donate presents to the children’s ward at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon. Gemma has been donating gifts to the children at this…

As Mariah Carey makes her annual Christmas climb up the charts, our neurology and imaging teams have paid tribute to the legendary singer by naming our MRI scanner ‘MRI-ah Carey’ in her honour. Inspired by a social media campaign to christen the equipment, the name was picked as the favourite from a long list of…

Please find below details of our opening times and contact details for the Christmas period.  Friday 24th Dec  7am – 6pm  Saturday 25th Dec  Emergency and urgent referrals only.  Please call 01793 528341   Sunday 26th Dec  Emergency and urgent referrals only.  Please call 01793 528341   Monday 27th Dec  8:30am – 8pm Tuesday 28th Dec  8:30am – 8pm Wednesday 29th Dec  7am – 8pm  Thursday 30th Dec  7am – 8pm …