Specialist Referral Services at Cave Vets
If you are looking for a trusted veterinary hospital near Cardiff, Cave Vets is here to support your patients with their complex needs. Located in Somerset, our purpose-built referral hospital accepts referred cases for small animals across South Wales, including Cardiff, Newport and surrounding regions.
We partner with primary care veterinary professionals to provide an extension of your care with our specialist-led team. We provide advanced diagnostics, surgical interventions and specialist-led care that ensures your patient receives the highest standard of care and treatment before being returned to your care with continuity and confidence.
Referral Services At Our Veterinary Hospital Near Cardiff
At Cave Veterinary Specialists, we are able to offer a full suite of referral services within our veterinary hospital, fully supported by a team of RCVS and European Diplomate clinicians, veterinary nurses and support staff.
Our veterinary hospital near Cardiff is fully equipped with advanced technology to support accurate diagnosis and safe treatment across a range of specialist areas, including:
We can diagnose and treat complex internal disorders such as:
- Chronic gastrointestinal disease
- Hepatic and renal disease
- Respiratory and immune-mediated conditions
- Endocrinopathies (Cushing’s disease, diabetes mellitus)
Our specialist neurosurgeons can treat conditions such as:
- Meningoencephalitis
- Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
- Seizure disorders and epilepsy
- Neuromuscular and vestibular disorders
- Spinal trauma and congenital abnormalities
Our oncology specialists are able to help with:
- Staging and diagnosis of neoplasia
- Surgical oncology
- Individualised chemotherapy protocols
- Palliative and supportive care
Our cardiology specialists, provided by Heart Vets, can support with:
- Investigations of heart murmurs
- Echocardiography and Holter monitoring
- Congenital and acquired heart disease assessment
- Arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy management
Our team of dental surgeons can help with cases of:
- Root canal treatments
- Tooth extractions
- Oral mass removals
- Jaw fracture repairs
- Management of malocclusion and dental trauma
- Maxillofacial surgery
We accept orthopaedics referrals for cases including:
- Cruciate ligament repair – TPLO
- Fracture repair
- Limb deformities
- Patellar luxation
- Hip dysplasia
- Arthroscopy
- Joint disease management
Our multi-disciplinary teams can provide soft tissue surgery, or general surgical interventions including:
- Thoracic and abdominal surgery
- BOAS and upper airway procedures
- Mass removal and oncologic surgery
- Reconstructive procedures
- Emergency procedures
With our on-site advanced diagnostic facilities, we are able to provide:
- MRI and CT Scanning
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound for abdominal, cardiac and musculoskeletal
- Endoscopy and fluoroscopy
With a vast number of specialist services and advanced facilities across our veterinary hospital near Cardiff, you can be assured that your patient will receive the best levels of care with quick case acceptance and treatment for their needs. If your patient’s condition is not mentioned above, please do not hesitate to contact our team and seek advice and further guidance before completing your referral.
Veterinary Referral Services We Offer:
Veterinary Hospital That Supports You & Your Client
We understand the pressures of primary care practice and the trust required to make a referral for your patient. At Cave Vets, our team is committed to making the referral process as simple and smooth as possible, giving your patient access to the specialist care that they need as quickly as possible.
Whilst your patient is with us, both you and the pet owner will receive regular case updates. Our aim is to work with you as the primary care vet to ensure a continuity of care for the patient.
From your initial enquiry or referral, through to discharge and aftercare, our veterinarians ensure your client and their pet are supported and informed, keeping you at the heart of the process.
If you have a referral to make, complete our online referral form, our speak to the team in our veterinary hospital near Cardiff today.
Why Send Veterinary Referrals to Cave Vets?
Cave Veterinary Specialists is a referral-only veterinary hospital near Cardiff. We act as an extension of your veterinary practice team, providing collaborative, efficient and high-quality care for complex or urgent cases. Throughout the referral process, we will maintain clear communication with you and your patient’s owner, giving peace of mind that your patient is in the best place for care.
At Cave Vets, we offer:
- Direct access to board-certified veterinary specialists across multiple disciplines.
- Advanced diagnostics, surgical and medical care in one veterinary hospital.
- Pre-referral guidance and advice.
- Efficient case management and client coordination.
- Detailed reports and follow-up recommendations following patient discharge.
- A smooth handover back to your practice for continued care.
With a range of on-site facilities and veterinary specialists, we are able to focus on collaborative care. If you have a complex case that needs specialist care and treatment, send a referral to our veterinary hospital near Cardiff today.
Veterinary Hospital Facilities Available
Cave Veterinary Specialists is home to some of the most advanced veterinary hospital facilities, including:
