Blog Articles and News

Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to deliver exceptional care to patients whilst doing our part to reduce the spread of Covid. We have put in place a few additional steps to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Wearing, where possible, a Type 2 R mask. These masks are available from Reception. If this is…

What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a survival advantage. The survival advantage may…

We have recently expanded our expert team with the appointment of four new team members as we continue to grow. After a period of exceptional growth at the practice we would like to welcome Tiago Henriques, Gerard Olivares, Justin Grace, and Ben Fayers, to the team. The new recruits come from a range of backgrounds…

Head of Surgery Tim Charlesworth has been admitted to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship for 2021.  The Fellowship aims to advance veterinary standards by providing a resource of independent knowledge to the profession.  Tim was admitted for their meritorious contributions to clinical practice. Professor Séverine Tasker, Chief Medical Officer at Linnaeus, congratulated…

We’ve recently carried out a review of our prices.  Any changes will be implemented from 28th November 2021 but all existing quotes will be honoured for 4 weeks from this date.  If you have any questions, please speak to a member of our team 

Student veterinary nurse Anne Berndt, who is known by her colleagues to be a keen seamstress, recently sewed 30 branded, reusable surgical hats, when colleague Lucia Oliveira approached her with the idea.  Anne’s sewing passion sparked an environmentally friendly initiative that is set to reduce the use of disposable scrub hats at the practice.  Anne…

Making a running partner out of four-legged friends is a great way to get both pets and owners in shape and improve health, happiness and that special bond! Tim Charlesworth, head of surgery at Eastcott, is an avid sports enthusiast and runner, and says that exercising with dogs can bring enormous physical and mental benefits…

The combined efforts of our soft tissue and ophthalmology teams has succeeded in saving a cat with a progressive sarcoma from losing an eye. Thirteen-year-old Fleur was referred to us when owners Richard and Jackie Edwards spotted a lump above her nose and between her eyes, and discovered it was cancerous following a small operation…

Our Diagnostic Imaging team has re-imagined patient restraint during examinations by repurposing safety screens, brought in at the onset of the pandemic to help curb the spread of Covid-19. We’ve taken the initiative to start using a Perspex desk barrier initially purchased to help social distancing measures, as part of fluoroscopic examinations of patients at…

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we are continually reviewing the resources we have available and the provision of services which are of most need to our clients and their pets.