Vale Referrals Veterinary Referrals South West Wales Midlands

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Vale Referrals can now offer vets and owners urgent referrals, non-urgent referrals and telemedicine referrals.

For urgent and emergency enquiries please contact 01453 547934

Urgent Referrals

To make an urgent referral, please call us on 01453 547934

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Online Referral Form

To make a non-urgent referral, please complete and submit our online referral form

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Telemedicine

To request a telemedicine referral, please complete and submit our online referral form

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About Us

Our Services

Our services aim to combine the expertise and specialist disciplines of the referral team in areas in which we excel.

Disciplines

We are a truly multidisciplinary referral service combining eight separate veterinary disciplines within one practice.

Pet Owners

Information for pet owners coming to Vale Referrals.

CPD

Information about our latest CPD evenings and events.

Our Services

Our services aim to combine the expertise and specialist disciplines of the referral team in areas in which we excel.

Cardiorespiratory Service

Cardiorespiratory service – our cardiorespiratory service combines the disciplines of;

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Service

Ear nose and throat service – our ear nose and throat service combines the disciplines of;

Gastro-Intestinal & Urogenital Service

Gastro-intestinal and urogenital service - our gastrointestinal and urogenital service combines the disciplines;

Haematology & Endocrinology Service

The haematology and endocrinology service combines the expertise of;

Internal medicine.

Orthopaedics & Chronic Pain Management Service

Orthopaedic and chronic pain management service - our orthopaedic and chronic pain management service combines the disciplines;

Ophthalmology Service

Ophthalmology service – Our ophthalmology service combines the disciplines;

Ophthalmology

Oncology Service

Oncology service – our oncology service combines the disciplines of;

Meet The Team

Disciplines

Oncology

Our Surgical team, Michal Vlasin DVM PhD MRCVS (Senior Surgeon Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery) and Richard Artingstall MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, work closely with Stefano Zago DVM (Hons) MSc (Clin Onc) MRCVS, Myra Stevenson BVM&S Cert SAM MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine and Sian Blakey BVetMed (hons) CertAVP (SAM) MRCVS. in cases that require surgery or require oncological input after surgery.

We offer a multi-disciplinary approach to Oncology, offering a range of diagnostic and treatment options.

As always at Vale Referrals, we pride ourselves on offering an appropriate and affordable service. Treatment options can be tailored to the patient’s needs and the owner’s means and we will offer support and communication to both the referring vet and their client.

Internal Medicine

Our Internal Medicine referral service is led by Myra Stevenson BVM&S CertSAM MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine, supported by Ella Fielding BVetMed (Hons) BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS.

The team see a diverse range of non-surgical cases. These may include vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss or weight gain, anaemia and fever. These are the cases that the first opinion vet can’t find an obvious answer for and that need the experience and sophisticated diagnostics we have to hand, such as endoscopy, ultrasound and CT.

Soft Tissue Surgery

Our Soft tissue referral service is led by both Alasdair Hotston Moore MA VetMB CertSAC CertVR Cert SAS MRCVS (Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) and Richard Artingstall MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS, RCVS (Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery) with our team of interns and nurses.

Vale Referrals has a dedicated theatre for their soft tissue surgery, comprehensively equipped for anaesthesia and patient monitoring. Routine surgeries carried out include thoracic and abdominal surgery, as well as ear, nose and throat and oncologic and reconstructive surgery. Surgical cases are seen early in the morning to allow time for any investigation to be carried out prior to surgery. Surgery will often be carried out the same day. This then means that patients can be closely monitored post-operatively, during the rest of the day by our highly-trained nurses.

Vale Referrals have the expertise and equipment to carry out laparoscopic or keyhole surgery and will use this minimally invasive technique where appropriate.

Orthopaedics

Our Orthopaedic referral service is headed by Richard Artingstall MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, supported by our team of interns and nurses. We have a dedicated orthopaedic referral theatre fully equipped for our orthopaedic cases. All aspects of orthopaedic problems are assessed and treated. Diagnosis is augmented by digital radiography and CT.

Examples of orthopaedic cases covered are:

Simple and complex fracture fixation – Pin and tension band wire, AO/ASIF internal fixation
PAX/SOP locking plate, IMEX external skeletal fixation
Carpal and tarsal luxation – Pancarpal arthrodesis, ligament augmentation
Achilles tendon rupture
Multiple trauma- – RTA’s with concurrent soft tissue and orthopaedic injuries
Medial and Lateral Patella luxation
Hip dislocation
Femoral head and neck excision

Cardiology

Our Cardiology referral service is provided by HeartVets. The team is led by Dr Mark Patteson, MA VetMB PhD DVC CertVR MRCVS, supported by Dave Dickson BVetMed CertA VP(VC) MRCVS and Jo Harris BVSc CertVC MRCVS.

We use high quality colour flow Doppler Ultrasound, multiple Holter Monitors, Radiotelemetry, digital ECG and all the usual gadgets you would expect at a referral centre.

We don’t blind clients with science or repeat unnecessary tests; we feel that it is important to keep sight of what is in the best interests of the patient. For many, this means allowing them to return to leading active lives, despite the presence of heart disease. We also understand that owners need a practical approach and not all have an unlimited budget. Case management often overlaps with our Internal Medicine team, Sara Gould and Myra Stevenson and our Surgical team, Ed Friend and Richard Artingstall.

We offer a 24 hour emergency service, supported by our team of qualified and experienced nurses at our fully equipped hospital in Stinchcombe. Our services are not limited to the investigations below therefore please feel free to contact us to discuss additional procedures.

Ophthalmology

Our Ophthalmology referral service is headed by Brian Patterson BVM&S Cert VOphthal MRCVS, an Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Brian was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Ophthalmology in 2002 while a resident at the Weipers Centre, University of Glasgow. As a full time veterinary ophthalmologist, Brian has been involved in teaching at the University of Bristol (2010-2012) and has lectured both nationally and internationally.

Dermatology

Our Dermatology referral service is headed by Peri Lau-Gillard DrMedVet CertVD DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology supported by our team of qualified and experienced nurses.

We specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, ear and nail diseases in domestic animals, largely dogs and cats. This will include allergies and chronic skin conditions and our diagnostic tests include intradermal testing for allergen-specific immunotherapy, cytology, histopathology, cultures, video-otoscopy and middle ear flushing.

Most cases of skin disease are somewhat chronic in nature and require management rather than cure. In cases where a patient has a more complex disease, we are able to offer co-management with our Internal Medicine team, Sara Gould and Myra Stevenson and our Surgery team, Ed Friend and Richard Artingstall.

Pet Rehabilitation

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Canine Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Total Elbow Replacement
Hip Dysplasia
Total Hip Replacement
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
Canine Total Knee Replacement
Feline Total Knee Replacement
Limb Sparing Surgery for Bone Cancer
Radial Endoprosthesis for Osteosarcoma
Tibial Endoprosthesis for Osteosarcoma
Forelimb Amputation Prosthesis
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What Our Clients Say

The people at Vale Referrals are excellent

Alfie Davies
A huge thank you to the whole team for looking after our Leri dog so well.

Alice, Dan & Leri dog Pettitt
Thank you so much for the advice and care with William our English cocker spaniel.

Alli Jones

Make a Referral

Urgent Referrals

Online Referral Form

Telemedicine

About Us

Our Services

Disciplines

Pet Owners

CPD

Our Services

Cardiorespiratory Service

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Service

Gastro-Intestinal & Urogenital Service

Haematology & Endocrinology Service

Orthopaedics & Chronic Pain Management Service

Ophthalmology Service

Oncology Service

Meet The Team

Gemma Brogden

Abi Horrocks

Richard Artingstall

Dave Dickson

Lisa Brady

Peri Lau-Gillard

Natalie Groome

Sian Blakey

Kate Ellis

Eleanor Taylor

Disciplines

Oncology

Internal Medicine

Soft Tissue Surgery

Orthopaedics

Cardiology

Ophthalmology

Dermatology

Pet Rehabilitation

Our Mission and Values

What Our Clients Say

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