Provided Advanced Veterinary Care for Small Animals
Cave Veterinary Specialists are a leading animal referral hospital, providing advanced, specialist-led veterinary care for small animals across the UK. Our teams work in partnership with primary care referring vets to deliver exceptional diagnostics, medical and surgical treatments for complex cases needing attention.
Our aim at Cave Vets is to support referring vets at every stage, from pre-referral advice to post-treatment follow ups. Having a patient-centred approach ensures that our teams work with you to provide the best outcomes for your patients, and a positive experience for their owners.
If you have a referral to make, call our team today to discuss your case beforehand, or complete our referral form online.
Call our team on 01823 653 510
Specialist Services At Our Animal Referral Hospital
With a multi-disciplinary team of specialists at Cave Vets, our animal referral hospital is able to accept referrals for a wide range of complex medical and surgical cases, including:
- Internal Medicine – Including referrals for gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal and immune-mediated diseases.
- Cardiology – Accepting referrals for congenital and acquired heart disease, murmurs, arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Oncology – Providing advanced diagnosis and treatment of cancers using chemotherapy, surgery and palliative care.
- Neurology & Neurosurgery – Accepting referrals for seizures, spinal injuries and neuromuscular disorders.
- Orthopaedics – Offering care for fracture repair, joint stabilisation and advanced surgical procedures.
- Dentistry & Oral Surgery – Including referrals for complex dental extractions, maxillofacial trauma and oral tumours.
- Soft Tissue Surgery – Accepting cases for abdominal, thoracic, reconstructive and oncological procedures.
Every patient that is referred to us benefits from a multi-disciplinary review, ensuring that they get the most accurate diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan. If you are unsure whether your patient requires advanced care, you can call our team for a pre-referral conversation before completing our online referral form.
Call our team on 01823 653 510
Giving Support to Veterinary Professionals
At Cave Vets, we know that seeking a referral for your patient can be difficult. Our team is committed to supporting all primary care veterinary professionals with:
- Pre-referral advice to assist with making clinical decisions.
- Ensuring there is clear and regular communication throughout the referral process.
- We return patients to your care with a detailed discharge report and post-treatment recommendations.
- Offering ongoing CPD and case discussion opportunities for professional development.
We look to act as an extension to your primary care practice, supporting you in providing the highest standards of care for your patients as quickly as possible.
Why Refer To Our Animal Referral Hospital
As a well-established animal referral centre within the UK, we are able to combine clinical excellence with compassionate care at Cave Vets. Our veterinary hospital is home to a multidisciplinary team of RCVS and European-recognised specialists who collaborate internally to provide a comprehensive service for all patients.
We are proud to offer referring vets the following:
- Specialist-led care across multiple veterinary disciplines, including internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, dentistry and more.
- Advanced diagnostics with our on-site, state-of-the-art facilities including a CT scanner, MRI machines, ultrasound, radiography and more.
- Complex surgical care, critical care and 24 hour hospitalisation for patients in need of 24 hour monitoring.
- A collaborative approach to care and communication throughout the referral process.
- A streamlined referral process for quick access to care. No paperwork delays!
The team works hard to ensure that every patient receives timely attention and compassionate care from initial referral to discharge. If you are looking to make a referral for your patient, complete our referral form online. Alternatively call our team on 01823 653 510.
Our Referral Process
Completing a referral to Cave Vets is simple and straightforward:
- Complete our online referral form.
- We contact your client directly to arrange an appointment.
- The patient is assessed and treated based on their needs. As the referring vet, you are informed throughout the process of progress.
- Upon completion and transition back to your care, a complete discharge report is provided, including recommendations for post-treatment care.
If you are looking for a trusted animal referral hospital the provides advanced diagnostics and care for small animals across the UK, Cave Veterinary Specialists can help you.
Providing clinical excellence, complete transparency and compassionate care across our multi-disciplinary team, your patient can receive the best outcomes. Complete your referral online today or speak to our team directly beforehand to discuss your case.
