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Head Of Nursing Services Receives Prestigious Award
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…
Read MorePioneering Spinal Care Transforming Lives
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…
Read MoreInnovative Magnetic Brush Nails Deflating Car Park Issues
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…
Read MoreIIE Green Award
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…
Read MoreParalysed Bear Back on All Paws After Spinal Op
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…
Read MoreLaunch of screening service for inherited eye disease
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…
Read MoreMasters Success for RVN Georgi
RVN Georgi Sharman is celebrating after gaining a master’s degree in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia from the University of Edinburgh. A delighted Georgi said it’s a triple-whammy success story that will benefit her, her patients and NDSR. Speaking about her masters Georgi said: “I really wanted to focus on anaesthesia because I love working in…
Read MorePrestigious Industry Award For NDSR Hospital Director
Congratulations to Hospital Director Gerry Polton, who has received the highly respected 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Woodrow Award for his pioneering oncology research. The award is presented to vets who have contributed to the advancement of small animal medicine. His prolific veterinary oncology research, much of it completed by bringing together oncologists…
Read MoreAnnabel joins the medicine team
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Annabel Haines, who has joined the Internal Medicine team here at NDSR. Annabel, who graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2016, joins us from Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester. She said: “I’m delighted to have joined such a strong medicine team at NDSR. It is wonderful…
Read MoreTeddy’s feeling peachy again after cancer scare
A South London dog owner has spoken of her mixed emotions as her treasured pet’s life hung in the balance. Sara Crawford, from Wimbledon, said she was “devastated” when local vets told her an unexplained mass in her golden retriever’s stomach could be cancer. As a result, 11-year-old Teddy was quickly referred us, where a…
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