We Are 3!

This week has been a week of celebration for VREC because we have just celebrated our 3rd birthday at our lovely Godstone location. Additionally, our most recent Intern got his place as a residency on the very day of our birthday. He is our 6th intern in 3 years  (4 radiology residents and two ECC)  – a phenomenal achievement for one practice never mind one so young! We would like…

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Caterham family’s dog dies from Alabama rot in one of two confirmed Woldingham area cases

‘Two dogs, one from Caterham and one from Woldingham, are confirmed as having died from Alabama rot. One of the dogs, three-year-old cockapoo Freddy, was put down on December 9 last year and is thought to have contracted the disease 13 days earlier. It is believed that Freddy, who lived in Caterham, caught Alabama rot after going on a walk around North Downs Golf Course, Kenley Aerodrome and near Woldingham…

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New Radioactive Iodine Clinic for Cats

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS! We are delighted to announce that we are now taking bookings for our feline friends afflicted with hyperthyroidism. Radioiodine treatment is the GOLD STANDARD treatment for feline hyperthyroidism. Just one injection results in complete destruction of all thyroid cancer cells, wherever they are located, in approx. 98-99% of cats. Not only that, there is no daily tableting, no anaesthesia, no nasty side effects and it is cost effective! So why wait? Ask…

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Jack – A Soft Tissue Surgery Case Study

Jack, a 10 year old Jack Russell Terrier had a large left-sided rib tumor (suspected to be an Osteosracoma or Chondrosarcoma.) This mass was invading into the chest/thoracic cavity and causing collapse of the left lung. He had fluid build up in the chest cavity (pleural effusion), causing him to have difficulty in breathing (dyspoenia) and cyanosis (insufficient oxygenation). Initial diagnostics were via CT Scanning of the Chest & Abdomen…

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A Lovely Testimonial Following Gucci’s The Poodle’s Trip To The Veterinary Referral Centre

“We are so very grateful for all the help and kindness shown by The Veterinary Referral Centre, specifically Hannah the vet and Laura. I was beside myself with worry over our toy poodle Gucci. She was terribly ill and my husband and I thought we may lose her to Pancreatitis. Our case was handled with complete professionalism and with such speed. We will always be thankful and appreciative of the…

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Penny The Bouncy Boxer

Penny, the very bouncy Boxer was an overnight guest after having a severe ventricular episode at the end of October. Alex, one of radiology interns can be seen carrying out an ultrasound of her abdomen. His magic touch means that she is having this done fully conscious and without being held. Penny is now doing well and back home with her very relieved owner but the string vest is not a fashion…

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