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The team here at North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) are delighted to have been honoured with a prestigious award for our high quality of care for dogs. We have recently received Dog Friendly Clinic accreditation by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA). Many dogs find vet…

A dog which had been given up at birth because of a deformity has seen his life transformed by the caring vet nurse who helped bring him into the world. Registered veterinary nurse Sara Harfield was assisting in the veterinary hospital’s operating theatre when little Dante was delivered by caesarian section. Sara had no idea…

A beloved little dog can breathe easily again after undergoing expert care at one of the UK’s leading veterinary hospitals. The four-month-old dachshund, called Dougie, was referred to Linnaeus-owned North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Surrey after four days of breathing difficulties. NDSR’s internal medicine clinician Richard Sparrow discovered Dougie had a severe case of…

Head of Nursing Services, Lauren Emmett, is celebrating after gaining a prestigious industry qualification in leadership and management. Lauren earned a distinction in attaining her Veterinary Management Group (VMG) level 5 diploma. Lauren said completing the two-year qualification would be a huge help in her key leadership role at NDSR, where she heads a large…

Pioneering surgery at one is transforming the lives of dogs suffering with serious spinal problems. Neurology Specialist Dr Guillaume Leblond, said the ground-breaking Neuromed invetra spinal stabilisation system is delivering remarkable results. Dr Leblond has highlighted a recent case as an example of the success of the innovative treatment, which he believes will one day…

A magnetic brush and some steely determination have produced positive results as our team aims for a clean sweep in tidying up its outdoor area and protecting the environment. After staff and other firms on the same site reported a series of deflating tyres Facilities Manager Mark Woodham promptly invested in a magnetic brush so…

We’re celebrating out fifth year of recognition by national accreditation scheme Investors in the Environment (iiE). The iiE has praised our “outstanding” efforts to create an environmentally friendly workplace and awarded us with their ultimate Green award. The Green award is iiE’s highest accolade and is awarded to companies which have made significant reductions in…

A paralysed therapy dog called Bear has roared back to fitness after spinal surgery. The two-year-old ChiPooPom (Chihuahua Poodle Pomeranian crossbreed) successfully underwent the life-changing operation here at NDSR. Relieved and grateful owner Clare Ware, from Epsom, Surrey, admitted she was “absolutely devastated” when Bear was suddenly left paralysed but is full of praise for…

We have launched a new screening programme to check for hereditary eye disease in dogs being used for breeding.  The service is headed by Veterinary Ophthalmology expert Emily Jeanes. Emily, a Diplomate in Ophthalmology and a member of the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) eye panel, said the scheme was focused on identifying dogs with inherited…