Cave Veterinary Specialists is a leading vet referral centre, providing advanced, specialist-led veterinary care for small animals across the UK. We proudly work in partnership with referring veterinary practices to offer the highest levels of expertise, diagnostics and treatment options for all patients.
Whether you are looking for support with advanced diagnostics and imaging or more complex surgical interventions, our team is here to provide an extension to your care for your patients.
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Why Refer to Cave Vet Referral Centre?
As veterinarians, we understand the importance of confidence in the care being given to your patients. At Cave Vets, we work in partnership with referring vets to provide collaborative care for all patients, building trust and clinical excellence. Our team takes pride in maintaining strong working relationships with referring vets, helping to give your patient the best care and treatment at every stage of the referral process.
When sending you a referral over to Cave Vets, you can be sure to receive:
- Access to leading UK veterinary facilities
- Tailored care for patients from leading veterinary specialists
- A collaborative approach to treatment
- Comprehensive updates throughout the referral process
- Full discharge summaries in handover.
If you have a patient in need of additional care, treatment or surgical intervention, complete a referral to Cave Vets today, a leading vet referral centre.
Send your referral to Cave Vets
Specialist Services at Our Vet Referral Centre
As a leading vet referral centre in the UK, Cave Veterinary Specialists is able to provide a wide range of advanced diagnostics and veterinary treatments at our veterinary hospital in Somerset.
Internal Medicine
Our internal medicine team is highly skilled in diagnosing and managing complex conditions that affect multiple bodily systems. Using our advanced diagnostic tools and facilities, we can provide endoscopy, ultrasound, MRI and CT Scanning to deliver accurate results and diagnosis.
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Our expert neurology and neurosurgery team are able to confidently provide advanced imaging, electrodiagnostic and surgical interventions for spinal surgery, seizure management and neuromuscular disease.
Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgery
Whether minimally invasive procedures or more advanced orthopaedics procedures are required, our surgical teams are able to provide the best solutions for fracture repairs, tumour removals and cruciate ligament injuries.
Oncology
Our oncology team works with our multi-disciplinary teams to provide a clear, structured and effective course of treatment for cancer diagnoses, including chemotherapy, surgical interventions and palliative care.
Veterinary Chemotherapy
Cave Vets is home to a complete state-of-the-art veterinary chemotherapy suite. Purpose built with climate control, advanced equipment and specialist staff, we can provide pets with safe and effective chemotherapy, giving them space to recover post-treatment too.
Cardiology
Our cardiology team, alongside Heat Vets, provides specialist cardiac care for all patients, including cardiac investigations, pacemaker implantation and cardiac interventional surgery.
Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Cave's dental and oral surgery team is able to provide clear treatments for complex dental conditions and oral surgeries, including maxillofacial trauma, complicated extractions and fractured teeth.
Advanced Diagnostics & Imaging
Our in-house facilities include advanced diagnostics, an MRI machine, a CT Scanner, digital radiography and ultrasound. This ensures that we can give quick and accurate diagnoses and seamless progression into the right treatments.
Anaesthesia and Pain Management
Whether for surgical interventions or as a means of pain management, our anaesthesia team are able to provide safe and tailored anaesthesia protocols for all patients, supporting them with intensive care monitoring.
For patients who are with us overnight or for a few days, we have a 24/7 hospitalisation suite. This suite provides a comfortable and safe environment for patients to rest and recover following surgical interventions and treatments before being discharged.
If you are unsure of the service your patient needs, speak to our team at Cave Vets today by calling us on 01823 653 510. We are here to talk through your queries and questions before you complete your referral to our vet referral centre.
Send your referral to Cave Vets
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Veterinary Hospital Facilities Available
Cave Veterinary Specialists is home to some of the most advanced veterinary hospital facilities, including:
Veterinary Referral Services We Offer:
Our Vet Referral Centre Specialist Team
We are proud to be home to a number of veterinary specialists at Cave Vets with multidisciplinary teams that consist of board-certified specialists, nurses and support staff.
Our veterinary clinicians include Diplomates of European and American Colleges across multiple disciplines and RCVS-recognised staff. This ensures that we treat all patients with the highest standards of clinical excellence and understanding.
Cave Veterinary Specialists is also a recognised training centre, contributing towards the advancements in veterinary medicine through research, internships and residencies.
The Referral Process
Our aim at Cave Vets is to ensure that we support you throughout the referral process as well as the patient and their owners. We are committed to supporting referring vets by:
- Providing advice and guidance pre-referral
- Ensuring a seamless and prompt referral process
- Clear communication, next steps, and outcomes
- Returning patients to your care as quickly as possible.
We treat every patient like they were our own here at Cave Vets, making sure that we provide prompt diagnosis and care across all services.
Our referral process is simple and quick, designed to give your patient access to the care they need without taking up a lot of time in your day to refer them to us.
- Submit a referral form online: Complete our online referral form or contact our team for further information beforehand.
- Appointment arranged with your client: We will contact your client directly to discuss an appointment.
- Referral case management: Our specialist veterinarians will complete a consultation with your patient, including diagnostics, recommending treatments and procedures as needed.
- Post-Discharge handover: Following the completion of treatment or surgery, our team will ensure that your pet is recovering well before discharge. We will provide a detailed summary of the patient's care and recommended treatments for ongoing management.
If you are looking for a dependable, expert-led vet referral centre, refer your patient to Cave Veterinary Specialists today. We make referring quick and seamless, ensuring that your patients get the care and treatment that they deserve.
Based in Somerset, Cave Vets is easily accessible for all pet owners, taking referrals from across the UK.
