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We’re delighted to announce that Maria Mateos has joined the cardiology team here at NDSR. Maria said: “I chose to move to NDSR because I was looking for a veterinary centre that combines offering the highest level of services and quality of care and has a motivated and friendly team.  “I’ve only been working here…

A 10-year-old labrador is back on all paws again after a course of acupuncture treatment helped combat his lameness. Otis was stricken by abnormalities in his right elbow and hips, which had sparked degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis, compromising his mobility and limiting his quality of life. However, conventional methods for managing his pain were…

Specialist cancer care has proved to be a miracle cure for a Jack Russell terrier battling a massive tumour in his mouth. The tumour, growing on his upper jaw, was so large it had actually displaced the front teeth of 13-year-old pet, called Jack, as our Specialist vets described it as ‘one of the hardest…

The MP for East Surrey has praised our state-of-the-art animal hospital after a guided tour. Conservative MP Claire Coutinho recently visited for a tour of our facility, which helps lead the care of sick and injured animals across the south of the country. It was Ms Coutinho’s first visit and she said she was incredibly…

We’re delighted to announce that Laura Macfarlane has been appointed as our new Clinical Director. Laura, who will be a recognisable face to many clients and referring colleagues, has worked at NDSR for seven years. In her new position, Laura will focus on continuing to offer the highest quality of clinical care and service to…

Here at NDSR we have introduced an innovative approach to treating serious spinal cases in dogs. The neurology team has implemented a spinal stabilisation system (neuromed invetra™) to help treat the hospital’s canine patients. Dr Guillaume Leblond, an American Specialist in Veterinary Neurology, says the procedure is an exciting new development which has been successfully…

Our new Client Care Manager is still “living the dream” 25 years after beginning her veterinary career. Kelly Still has just been promoted to the position having previously been the Business Relationship Manager here at NDSR. It’s an amazing career progression for someone who started as a trainee vet nurse back in 1998 and whose…

For two years, Hospital Director Gerry Polton has been pioneering the use of Stelfonta, an injectable mast cell treatment for dogs. Gerry believes this treatment could be a “game changer” for pets suffering from cancer. Gerry, a European and RCVS oncology specialist, said the recent case of a black labrador called Bo was a perfect…

A young dog paralysed by a severe case of tetanus was saved that’s to the heroic efforts of the team at NDSR. Dr Guillaume Leblond, an American Specialist in Neurology, revealed the one-year-old Hungarian Vizsla was in desperate danger after a wound on her back became infected. He said the whole team at NDSR celebrated…

A stricken Cockapoo is now cock-a-hoop after Specialist-led ophthalmology treatment. Seven-year-old Bertie’s ordeal began in January 2022 when a growth appeared on the lower eyelid of his left eye. Six months later, there were multiple large growths, known as squamous papillomas, across the whole of his lower eyelid. Bertie was referred to us, where Ophthalmology…