Referrals

At Willow Veterinary Clinic we are proud of the multidisciplinary qualifications and experience our vets currently hold.

Please see below a list of services for which we would be happy to offer referrals, including our specialist internal medicine referrals.

Referring vets  -  please download one of the referral forms below.

Referring pet owners - please contact us directly so we can arrange an appointment.

Services and Prices Referral Team Qualifications Internal Medicine Service

We are always happy to take on referrals from vets or owners directly. We like to work with our local vets to provide supporting services such as our outpatient CT referral service.

For more information on our Specialist internal medicine referrals please click here

For more information about the skills and expertise of our referral team please click here

Services and Prices

Please see below a list of the most common services provide with guide prices. If you require something not on the list we would be more than happy to answer any questions on our referrals email . All prices are based on a 25kg dog and could vary depending on severity and complexity of the case/ condition. We will provide a full and accurate estimate before any procedures are undertaken.

Advanced Practitioner Referral Services

- Ophthalmology

  • - Phaco

    £2733/ £4714 Bilateral

  • - Cherry eye

    £1017

  • - Conjunctival grafts

    £1017

  • - Distichiasis (PTPE)

    £445

  • - Glaucoma drains

    £2161

  • - Parotid duct transposition

    £2161

  • - Entropion

    £1017

  • - Acell Graft

    £1502

  • - Algerbrush

    £381

- Neurology

  • - Hemilaminectomy

    £3941

  • - Ventral slot

    £4449

  • - Disc Fenestration

    £3941

  • - Lubar sacral syndrome

    £3941

- Imaging

  • - CT contrast studies

    £1500

  • - Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy

    £381

  • - Xray series

    £381

- Soft Tissue Surgery

  • - Laryngeal tie back

    £2924

  • - BOAS

    £2161

  • - TECA

    £2680

  • - Anal sacculectomy

    £1653

  • - Lump removal

    £445-£636

  • - Oncological dissections (excluding histopathology)

    £636-£1017

  • - Exlap

    £1653

  • - Pyometra

    £1653

  • - Mammary Strip

    £1653

- Orthopaedics

  • - PAUL

    £3941

  • - TPLO

    £2161

  • - Fracture repairs

    £2161-£2924

  • - Hip reduction surgical toggle

    £2161

  • - FHNE

    £1653

  • - Wedge Osteotomy

    £2924

  • - LEAP

    £2616

  • - Tibial Tuberosity Transposition

    £1653

  • - Patellar Groove Replacement PGR

    £3941

- Exotics

  • Initial consultation

    £75

- Other Fees

  • First opinion Consultation

    £44

  • Extended consultation (2nd opinion and referrals)

    £88

  • Out of hours consultation

    £190

  • Blood test (biochem and heamatology)

    £125.81 (£74 pre op)

All prices are based on a 25kg dog and could vary depending on severity and complexity of the case/ condition. We will provide a full and accurate estimate before any procedures are undertaken.

Referral team qualifications

Our staff currently hold certificates in the below fields.

Veterinary Diploma in internal medicine

 

Veterinary Advanced practitioner status

- Ophthalmology x 2

- Small animal surgery x 2

- Small Animal Medicine

- Feline Medicine

- Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

- Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

Veterinary General practitioner

- Neurology

- Exotics

- Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

- Emergency & Critical care

Nursing certificates (Ncert & Dip)

- Anaesthesia x 4

- Behaviour

- Emergency and critical care

- Feline nursing

- Dentistry

- Exotics x 2

- Wound management (BSAVA Merit Award)

- Rescuer certificate (Recover)

What is the difference between a first opinion vet, advanced practitioner, and a specialist diplomat?

There are three main levels of additional veterinary qualification used in the UK.

General Practitioner certificate (GPcert & PGcert)

Vets who hold certificates in their chosen area of expertise (post-nominals Cert) have undertaken self-study and passed an exam accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Certificate is the first level of veterinary postgraduate qualification and demonstrates that clinicians are experienced in their chosen area. Most certificate holders work to a very high level in their chosen area; some will offer a first-tier referral service whilst also working as a first opinion, general practice vets.

Advanced Practitioner certificate (certAVP)

Advanced practitioner status can be applied for after finishing a veterinary certificate (post nominals certAVP). The advanced practitioner status requires the vet to pass additional learning and undertake a minimum level of international (specialist) CPD every year ensuring they are remaining up to date in their field of expertise. This is generally regarded one of the highest levels a vet can achieve in general veterinary practice without completing a diploma.

Specialist or a diploma holder (dip)

Specialist veterinary status is the highest level of recognition of expertise in the veterinary profession. Veterinary specialist / veterinary diploma holders (accredited by the European or American College; post nominals for internal medicine specialist are DipECVIM-CA or DipACVIM-CA) have undertaken intensive training, lasting a minimum of 3 years supervised closely by other board-certified diploma holders. Specialist veterinary status is extremely difficult to achieve and maintain.  Diplomates must re-accredit their status every 5 years by collecting points awarded for lecturing, research and visiting of the national or international congresses. 

Please email the completed form, along with any patient history, to referrals@willowsvets.co.uk