referrals

Following initial assessment & when an individual case requires specialist involvement we are always happy to advise and arrange referral.

Please remember that referrals to see specialists can only be arranged through your first opinion vet ( no different to your Doctor making an appointment at a hospital for you ). It is very important that referral vets have a complete history of the case so far and the results of any tests taken and treatments given. This avoids repetition and ensures that the specialist can continue where your usual vet has left off. It is in your pet's best interest and it is not a process that can be bypassed.

referral specialists used by MacDonald Veterinary Clinic

Peter Finn Laboratories: tissue & blood screening

Langford Veterinary School in Bristol: soft tissue diagnostics & surgery

Animal Health Trust: MRI scanning & management of cancer cases

Vale Referrals: Mark Patterson MA VetMB PhD DVC CertVR RCVS cardiology

Hamish Denny: Hamish R Denny MA VetMB PhD DSAO FRCVS orthopaedic radiography & surgery

Eye Veterinary Clinic: Paul Evans  MA, VetMB, Cert V Ophthal, MRCVS ophthalmic medicine & surgery

David Appleby MSc CCAB: The Pet Behaviour Centre is a referral centre for the treatment of behavioural problems in dogs and cats