AURA Veterinary

14/02/2025

❤️Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, this includes the love between pets and their families!

Pets🐕🐈 and humans🥰 share a unique bond that has developed over many years based on the shared need for unconditional love, affection and companionship. 🫶

🏥The veterinary industry is filled with people🧑‍⚕️ who understand what this bond means, and dedicate years of their lives in education, training so they can help pets and their families enjoy a happy life together for as long as possible.

So why not take part and share pictures with your valentine on this special day!😻

Here you can see Hugo amd Bizzy B spreading the love!

05/02/2025

🐾 Exciting Research at AURA 🐾

At AURA, we’re passionate about more than just caring for your canine companions—we’re committed to advancing veterinary care through research that informs our practice.

In collaboration with , we’re exploring quality of life in dogs receiving chemotherapy 🐶. This study focuses on how well a specially developed questionnaire measures key factors impacting your dog’s wellbeing, the results of which will help to improve the future of cancer care for pets.

If your dog is receiving treatment at AURA and you’d like to support this important work, please get in touch.

📲 Learn more about the study here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/35wmrm44

28/01/2025

⭐️Cause for Celebration!⭐️

Clinical Nursing Instructor Lauren and Rotating RVN Shanee have both gained additional qualifications with 🥳

Lauren gained the NCert in Emergency and Critical Care and Shanee gained a Certificate in Anaesthesia!👏

Congratulations to both of you for your hard work!🎉

22/01/2025

Interventional medicine/radiology is a service offered at AURA Veterinary. This involves the use of cutting-edge technology to perform minimally invasive procedures for conditions including those of the urinary tract, respiratory tract and for the management of certain cancers. The service is led by Dr Gerard McLauchlan (European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Cystoscopic Laser Ablation (CLA) is one such procedure and is used to treat a congenital disorder called ectopic ureters that results in incontinence. CLA involves a camera being passed into the patients urethra and the ectopic ureter being lasered back into a normal location within the bladder. CLA has a similar outcome to traditional surgery but without the post-operative recovery period and complications.

Honey is a sweet 8month old Cavapoo who was referred to AURA by another specialist referral centre due to concerns over a congenital ectopic ureter. She was admitted for further investigations including a focused urinary tract ultrasound which confirmed her ectopic ureter was suitable for CLA. Honeys CLA took less than 25 minutes and she was discharged 2 hours later.

We have performed CLA in over 100 dogs at AURA over the past 8 years.

Honey’s parents were delighted to report that 5 days following the procedure Honey had a dry night for the first time ever, which is great news!

14/01/2025

🌟 Exciting News at AURA Veterinary 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Mia Strong and Amy Poppe have been appointed and have officially started their apprenticeships through MYF as student veterinary nurses!

Both Mia and Amy have been integral members of the AURA team, working as veterinary care assistants and playing a vital role in supporting our team and delivering outstanding care to our patients. Their dedication, compassion, and drive have always been evident and now they’re taking the next big step in their journey toward becoming registered veterinary nurses 💚

We are incredibly proud of their achievement and can’t wait to see them flourish in their new roles. Knowing their talent, determination, and love for animals, we have no doubt they will become exceptional veterinary nurses in the future.

Mia and Amy, you’ve already made such a positive impact on our team and we’re delighted to continue supporting you as you embark on this exciting chapter. The future of veterinary care looks even brighter with you in it! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Mia and Amy on this well-deserved milestone! 💚🐾

02/01/2025

⭐️Happy New Year⭐️

AURA Veterinary would like to wish all colleagues, patients, clients and vets a happy new year, and what better way than to celebrate with a pawsitive story!🐾

This is Shera🐶 who was in today for chemotherapy treatment for his lymphoma.

First diagnosed back in July 2024 Shera, thanks to his dedicated owner has been visiting our medical oncology team every two weeks ever since!

Today was Shera’s last treatment on his chemotherapy💉protocol and the medical oncology team are delighted to say that he is in remission!🎉

Thank you to our wonderful medical oncology vets and nurses for making this possible! ❤️

We look forward to seeing Shera for his monthly examinations and we wish him and his parents all the best for 2025!⭐️

23/12/2024

Festive Referral Guide❄️

We understand the festive period can be worrying time for pet owners with 🎄 and New Year🎉 having an impact on the opening times of veterinary practices, so we thought we would remind pet owners how to get referred and what to expect.

As a referral centre we can only accept referrals from a veterinary practice so in the first instance you should contact your regular practice or out of hours provider🚑

From there should your vet feel referral is required, we will be on hand to help out.

Our emergency service🚨 is available 24/7. Your vet will just need to call us on 📞01483 668 100 to discuss the situation with our on-call team.

Routine referrals will be processed during opening hours, and you will be contacted by one of our Front of House team the next working day to book an appointment.📆

For our current clients and veterinarians we remain available throughout the festive period for emergency advice or assistance.🏥

See our reception opening hours attached.

19/12/2024

🎄We would like to wish all of our clients, referring vets and our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We would also like to remind everyone of our opening times during the festive period!

Our dedicated vets, nurses, and veterinary care assistants remain on hand 24/7 for emergency referrals 🚨

19/11/2024

🚨ATTENTION VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS🚨

AURA Veterinary are happy to be hosting a free CPD Christmas Quiz! 🎅

We will be hosting on Thursday December 12th at 7.30pm!

So why not come and join us for a fun and festive quiz testing your clinical knowledge!

Test yourself or put a team together with your colleagues!

Prizes for section winners are on offer along with pizza, mince pies, washed down with alcohol free mulled wine!🍷

Book your spot now via EventBrite! 🎟️ using the link in our bio!

13/11/2024

Today is World Kindness Day, which is a day to encourage people to be kind to one another, to themselves and the world around them.

At AURA we are grateful for the incredible kindness that surrounds us every day from the love that our clients show their beautiful pets, to the dedication of our colleagues working day and night treating our beloved patients.

World Kindness Day acts as a reminder to treat everyone with respect and understanding, to celebrate acts of kindness and encourage growth to create a better, kinder world.

We are frequently inspired by the devotion our clients show to their pets, travelling long distances, providing loving aftercare and advocating for their pets well-being showing what it truly means to be kind.

Our clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants provide the best possible care, seeking solutions and treatments for complex conditions, lovingly caring for each pet who is entrusted into our care, living and breathing veterinary medicine for the benefit of our furry friends and family members.

On World Kindness Day, we say thank you.

Here is Barney enjoying the world around him, basking in the sunshine during a stay at AURA. His owner reports he has recovered well and was very grateful for the kindness he was shown.

07/11/2024

•MILO’S STORY•

You may remember cute little Milo the 7 month old Miniature Schnauzer who was referred to AURA back in September for a suspected extra-hepatic portosystemic shunt.

Milo was initially seen by Internal Medicine and Interventional Radiology Specialist Dr Gerard McLauchlan. During the initial consultation a CT scan was recommended aiming to confirm the type of shunt Milo had. A CT scan was performed and confirmed an extra-hepatic shunt (see images – yellow arrows highlight the abnormal vessel). As a result Milo was booked in for surgery with Dr Jonathan Bray.

The surgery involved identifying the abnormal vessel within the abdomen. In Milo’s case, the vessel was running along the surface of the diaphragm before it entered the vena cava, which is the large vessel which returns blood back to the heart. A thin band of cellophane was placed around the vessel held in place by titanium clips which will cause a very mild reaction for the body, causing gradual occlusion of the shunt vessel. A polypropylene suture is also looped about the vessel and tied loosely as a backup to allow complete closure of the shunt should the shunt not fully close with the cellophane alone.

Milo stayed at AURA for 3 days following the surgery being cared for and closely monitored by our wards team before gleefully reuniting with his owners to continue recovery at home.

We expect Milo to have a happy and normal life following his surgery.

Milo’s owners were happy to report he is getting back to his cheeky self and enjoying life as a puppy should.

29/10/2024

Sweet little Fern 🌿 came in today to see Dr Laura Letwin for a recheck of her chronic hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Fern first came to AURA Veterinary almost a year ago and has been back every few months for tests and scans to manage her ongoing condition. She is currently doing well with treatment and is her normal happy self.

Fern’s mum did say that she has been super bouncy and was very happy coming in to see us today to collect a biscuit or two.

Fern and her mum are waiting on the results of some tests and we plan on seeing her again in 1-2 months time for a recheck.

We hope Fern continues to do well and look forward to seeing her once again! ❤️

25/10/2024

“He’s so happy to be back”

“I can’t believe he’s wagging his tail at the vets”

“She knows where we are when we pull up, she loves coming here”

These are just some of the comments we hear on a regular basis, and exactly the kind of atmosphere we aim to create at AURA.

Often patients come to us for repeat treatments, tests and scans so it is important that patients are made to feel as comfortable as possible from the very first visit.
Our patients are given plenty of fusses, attention and comfort from our Veterinary Care Assistants, Nurses and Front of House team to create a bond of trust.

We also help some of our more worried patients by giving them the space they need, by using safe handling techniques and where necessary initiating a specific plan to minimize their stress levels.

From the design and layout of our seating area with separate pods to avoid any unwanted attention, to tasty treats at the front desk to sweeten the deal and frequent sprays with pet friendly air freshener to avoid that ‘vet smell’, we do our utmost to create a positive atmosphere.

Here you can see one of our regular patients Kai enjoying fusses from Toni one of our Front of House team members.

Kai frequently visits our medical oncology team and is supported by his daughter Tispa, who can be found politely waiting with a waggy tail for any attention that may come her way.

17/10/2024

Two of our talented nurses, Jen and Sarah, were invited to speak at the only Veterinary Nurse specific congress in the UK - . This was 3 day event run over the weekend of October 11-13. The schedule was packed full of scientific veterinary nursing programs.

Jen and Sarah spoke in the referral nursing stream on Friday and had an opportunity to show off their knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing in a referral setting, something they are deeply passionate about.

Sarah presented on ‘The Past, Present, and Future of Surgical Oncology’ and Jen presented ‘An Introduction to Interventional Radiology’.

The talks were well attended and well received demonstrating the keen interest nurses have in the oncology and interventional radiology fields.

We admire Sarah and Jen for their dedication to nursing! 👏

14/10/2024

Our Medical Oncology team provide a vital service at AURA Veterinary and provide alternative treatments to surgery!

Most people will be aware that chemotherapy is a treatment option for cancer patients in human medicine, but it is less well known as a treatment for pet cancers too.

Chemotherapy does differ in pet cancer care as they are given in much lower doses. Patients are very closely monitored ensuring that a good quality of life is maintained.

Our team of Medical Oncologists and Veterinary Nurses have a wealth of experience in the administration of chemotherapy. Treatment plans are created and adapted to suit the individual patient, taking into account the requirements of clients and the patients response to the treatment.

Our team really do provide a personalised experience. Often patients can’t wait to come back to see us and enjoy cuddles and treats that come with their treatment.

Take a look at some of our gorgeous patients celebrating their milestones!

11/10/2024

Celebrating Veterinary Nurse Day 2024!🐾

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants at AURA, who bring their passion, expertise, and kindness to every patient in our care. 💙

From assisting in life-saving procedures to offering TLC and comfort during recovery, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to both pets and their owners. A special shout-out to our amazing Registered Veterinary Nurses, whose knowledge and commitment drive us forward every day. 🌟

Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed—thank you for being at the heart of our hospital and making a difference in the lives of our patients! 🐾💚

Let’s show our appreciation for these veterinary heroes today and every day! 👏

01/10/2024

October 1st brings a close to September Walkies Challenge. We had staff volunteer their pooches to take part in the challenge, walking 100km across September!

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is a charity whose mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness and those closest to them, so that they have the best possible quality of life and the patients’ final days are peaceful, because every day is precious.

First up is Lulah, a Staffie x Chihuahua, who made a guest appearance for a week visiting Slinky and managing to clock up 20km in that time!

Next up is Dudley, a Springer Spaniel, who walked with his owner Gordon. As a big bungle of energy he walked, ran and splashed all through September.

Finally we have Slinky the Saluki who completed the challenge with Simon. Trotting a total of 109km in all weather to complete the challenge ahead of time!

If you can, please consider donating to the wonderful work this charity does.

27/09/2024