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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…

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…

Our specialists faced a race against time to save the life of Freddy, a 12-year-old Westie, after he experienced a ruptured intestinal tumour.   On arrival the much-loved family pet was weak, listless and feverish.  Head of Internal Medicine, European and RCVS specialist Fiona Adam, immediately recommended blood tests and an ultrasound scan, which revealed Freddy…

Sybil first came to see us back in 2020.  She had very sore and swollen legs. Initially her vets thought she had an autoimmune condition called immune mediated polyarthritis where the body attacks the joints. This is quite a common condition that we see quite a lot, so it was a reasonable consideration.  But what…

We’ve been told by Surrey Country Council that White Hill Lane will be closed on Monday 12th February from 9.30am – 3.30pm. This is just a few hundred meters from the hospital, so to avoid a lengthy diversion we advise that clients approach from the south using Sandy Lane and Brewer Street. Full details on…

As winter blankets our surroundings in a chilly embrace, it’s crucial to be mindful of the potential hazards our companions face during this season. One often overlooked danger is the impact of grit on our dogs’ paws and the risks associated with its ingestion. Grit, commonly used to enhance traction and prevent slips on icy…

We’re delighted to announce Carlos Millan has joined us as our new anaesthesia resident.  Carlos graduated with a veterinary medicine degree in 2018 in Valencia and is a member of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA).  Speaking about his new role Carlos said: “My primary role involves the care of the patients…

NDSR has become the UK’s first small animal referral hospital to be rated outstanding by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in recognition of its drive to increase sustainability. We’re celebrating after receiving the prestigious Environmental Sustainability Award, which is part of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Delighted Hospital Manager Josey Killner said the…

A young rescue dog with a bone tumour in her leg has beaten cancer following the successful trial of a new treatment Pepa, who was just one-and-a-half years old when her cancer diagnosis was confirmed, underwent ground-breaking immunotherapy treatment here at NDSR.  She had been referred to after her owner Sebastian Nejad, from Cannock Chase…

Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented…