Granta Veterinary Specialists

26/10/2024

Catching cancer early can greatly improve outcomes.

Regular vet check-ups help spot problems before they escalate. Keep an eye out for these early signs of cancer in pets:

* Unusual lumps or bumps
* Weight loss or loss of appetite
* Lethargy or decreased energy
* Difficulty breathing or persistent coughing
* Abnormal bleeding
* Changes in behaviour or bowel/bladder habits

If cancer is detected, your vet can refer your pet to our oncology team for specialist care.

�Book a check-up today and discuss referral options with your vet.

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24/10/2024

Hearing that your pet needs cancer treatment can be daunting, but rest assured they are in expert hands.

Working with your primary vet, our oncology team provides personalised, compassionate care tailored to your pet’s needs.

Common cancer treatments include:

💙 Surgery
💙 Chemotherapy
💙 Immunotherapy.

Many pets tolerate chemotherapy well with minimal side effects.
�Talk to your vet about a referral to our oncology team.

Every Effort Made, Every Care Taken.

22/10/2024

Meet Sara Verganti – Specialist in Small Animal Oncology

If your pet needs specialist cancer care, Sara Verganti is one of the leading experts in the field. With a European Diploma in Small Animal Oncology and extensive experience leading oncology departments, Sara’s expertise ensures your pet will receive the latest, evidence-based treatments. Her work in both clinical practice and research means she is at the forefront of oncology care for pets.

Speak to your vet about how to get a referral or visit https://www.grantavets.co.uk/services/oncology/ to learn more.

Every Effort Made, Every Care Taken.

16/10/2024

Did You Know? Ear Issues Can Be Linked to Skin Conditions!

Skin and ear problems are more common than you might think, and they can significantly affect your pet’s quality of life.

Whether it's itching, fur loss, or recurring ear infections, many of these issues are dermatology-related.

Our dermatology specialist, Janet, is here to help identify and manage these conditions with a personalised care plan, so your pet can feel their best again.

We collaborate closely with your vet to ensure seamless care and ongoing support.
Follow us for more tips on keeping your pets happy and healthy!

16/10/2024

We're truly touched by this wonderful review from S.F H! 💙

'The team at Granta are utterly amazing!! From the moment we arrived with a very sick dog, they did their utmost to put us at ease. Rob sat and talked to us, and more importantly, listened to us! Fergal had to stay with them, but we were kept up to date at every turn with phone calls at least twice a day. When it came to surgery, Jackie gave us all the information necessary, both good and not so good, to make the decision we needed to make, and due to her skill and that of her incredible team, Fergal has made a full recovery! I will never be able to thank Granta Veterinary Specialists enough for saving my boy’s life!!!'

Thank you so much for your kind words and we're so happy to hear that Fergal is doing well. 🐾

Our team is always here to provide the best care possible, and reviews like this make it all worthwhile. 💙

15/10/2024

What a fantastic two days with Junior Vet Romania.

Our neurology specialist, Max Foreman, led a training course, helping veterinary students and newly qualified vets to develop their skills and confidence, particularly in the challenging field of neurology.

Junior Vet Romania is a brilliant organisation that focuses on creating a supportive community and providing networking opportunities, as well as offering essential training for students and young vets. They address key areas where traditional vet school education may be lacking, ensuring these future vets are well-prepared for the field.

A big thank you to Gratzia Bolat and the Junior Vet Romania team for organising such a fantastic event!

11/10/2024

🐾✨ RFG Training Day at Granta with the brilliant Jane Ladlow!

We focused on the Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) Scheme, designed to improve the health and wellbeing of brachycephalic dogs like bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs. Jane shared her expertise on assessing brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) using a simple, non-invasive test.

It was a collaborative day with vets joining us from Hungary, Cornwall, and Northumberland!

We even had a little guest who wasn’t too keen on having their photo taken 🐶

A huge thank you to Jane and all who attended!

We'll be diving deeper into the RFG Scheme and BOAS in the coming weeks, so be sure to follow us if you'd like to learn more.

10/10/2024

We see every day how pets make a difference. 🐾❤️

74% of pet owners say their pets improve their mental health, according to the Human Animal Bond Research Institute. Petting or playing with a dog or cat can reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and release oxytocin, the "feel-good" hormone. 🧘‍♀️

For those with anxiety disorders, pets are more than companions - 65% report fewer symptoms thanks to their pets’ support and routine. 🐶

We’re here to support that special bond. 💚

02/10/2024

We are incredibly touched by this heartfelt review from Ruby's family. 💙🐾

We’re so grateful for their trust in our team during such a difficult time. Special shout out to Jane for her life-saving surgery on their nearly 12-year-old dog, Ruby, who had a serious stomach ulcer. It was a challenging case, but we’re so proud of the amazing care and support provided by the entire team.

A big thank you also to Freddie and Vicky for offering extra care and reassurance along the way. It means the world to hear we’ve earned their trust, and we’re committed to continuing this level of care for every pet who comes through our doors.

Thank you, Ruby’s family, for sharing your experience and for recommending us.

01/10/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day! 🐾💙

We could not be more proud of our superb reception team - Deborah, Holly, and Rachel - who greet every client with a warm smile and make sure every pet feels at home. Let’s not forget Allison, our fourth receptionist, who’s part of this amazing team but isn’t working today, and Helen Harding, who also helps out when needed. 🌟

As Jackie perfectly put it:

“We couldn’t be prouder of our superb reception team, the first people clients see and the last to say goodbye, always with a smile, a kind word - the most professional and friendly team we have ever worked with.”

Thank you for everything you do! 💕

26/09/2024

🐾 Join Our Team! 🐾

We’re looking for a compassionate Patient Care Assistant to provide exceptional support to our furry friends!

If you have a passion for animal care and want to make a difference, apply today! 💙✨

Shift Details: Early (7am-3pm) & Late (11am-7pm) shifts, 1 in 3 weekends.

📩 Send your CV to [email protected]

24/09/2024

BOAS Success Story!

Meet Reggie, who came to our Airway Clinic in June for a BOAS assessment after struggling with noisy breathing and regurgitation during exercise. After his evaluation, he was diagnosed as Grade 2 (moderately affected) with a BOAS Index of 67%. In July, Reggie underwent advanced surgery, including nostril widening, soft palate adjustments, and more.

Fast forward to today – Reggie’s now at a Grade 1 with a BOAS Index of 45%! He’s breathing better, regurgitation-free, and loving life with his new nose!

Well done, Reggie! 💪

23/09/2024

We are so proud to be supporting Linton Aztecs U13 Whites!

It’s amazing to see the boys so excited about their new kit, especially with their name on the back for the first time!

We are happy to support their journey and look forward to cheering them on!

Keep up the great work team!

03/08/2024

We're pleased to be able to offer a dedicated brachycephalic airway clinic led by Jane Ladlow, in which patients can come to just be RFG tested without formal referral under the experienced watch of our brachycephalic clinic nurse

Every effort made. Every care taken.

28/04/2024

Not everything we do is clinical - very pleased to have sponsored The Cambridge Literary Festival and Clare Balding's excellent session!

19/04/2024

Delighted to welcome Dr Sara Verganti to our team this week! Sara is a board-certified Oncology Specialist and is available to see Oncology patients from Monday 22nd April! The clinician team below is Jackie Demetriou DipECVS (Soft Tissue Surgery and BOAS), Max Foreman DipECVN (Neurology and Neurosurgery), Freddie Corletto DipECVAA (Anaesthesia and Analgesia), Sara Verganti DipECVIM-CA (Onc) (Oncology), Rob Foale DipECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine) and Jane Ladlow DipECVS (BOAS and Soft Tissue Surgery). Sadly Dr Janet Littlewood DipECVD (Dermatology) wasn't available to be in this picture but she undertakes Dermatology consultations every Tuesday and Wednesday!

10/04/2024

Our full website has gone live today so we hope this will help you understand and know more about us!

Veterinary Specialists. Every effort made. Every care taken.

09/04/2024

As a team we've experienced lots of milestones over the past year or so, but this is the day we have all been striving for - to start the clinical work! We are really pleased to be able to start supporting and working with our colleagues in first opinion practice across East Anglia, the East Midlands and the South East in the specialities of soft tissue surgery, BOAS, neurology, dermatology, oncology, internal medicine and pain management.

26/03/2024

They say the best things come in small packages...but maybe that is not always true! We're very pleased to have taken delivery of our new Philips Incisive CT scanner today and we are very much looking forward to partnering with Philips Imaging over the coming years. It will take ten days to fully install but will be up and running by our opening date of Monday April 8th!

Whilst we're on the topic of diagnostic imaging, we would love to hear from any Boarded or Board-eligible Radiologist interested in working with us, either in a full time role or in a flexible part-time position.

We will initially take referrals in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery and Dermatology with plans to expand services as we grow. We are not constrained by the boundaries of being corporate-owned and therefore we encourage clinical freedom and leadership in moulding Diagnostic Imaging in accordance with our company principals: clinical excellence, client service, the value of the team and the wider world.

Our general facilities include a dedicated diagnostic imaging wing in our building, four operating theatres, in-house lab, separate feline and canine waiting and consulting rooms, a large open-plan office for colleagues and also a colleague quiet room.

Our imaging facilities include an Amadeo V-DR X-ray, Samsung V6 ultrasound, Philips Incisive 64-slice CT scanner, GEC One Elite C-arm and visiting 1.5T MRI but with plans to install our own MRI as quickly as we can!

We offer an attractive package and recognise that a flexible part time role, to enable you to continue with other positions, is valuable.

Please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

[email protected]

06/03/2024

Nice piece in The Veterinary Record about us!

01/03/2024

The building project for Photon House has a significant one, but we are really pleased to see everything starting to come together. The pictures below show how we have converted the first floor from an office into our prep room and theatre suite which consists of four theatres, an anaesthesia recovery room, prep, a separate feline induction room, our autoclave/sterile instrument preparation room, a theatre store and (outside of the sterile area) a medicine procedure/endoscopy room. All of the cabinetry installation is due to be completed over the next few days and our theatre and examination lights will also be installed by this time next week!

08/02/2024

Thank you everyone for the very positive response to our announcement that we are going to be opening soon! We are however sure that there will be some people who are wondering why we are doing this, so we would love to tell you.

Together we are writing the Granta Veterinary Specialists story, and every story has a beginning, a why.

This is our why.

We are starting Granta Veterinary Specialists for a number of reasons, not least because we saw an opportunity to promote an alternative model of ownership within our profession, one that incorporates the best aspects of an independent specialist hospital with all the elements we felt were important in a modern business. A service run by veterinary professionals for veterinary professionals. We are creating an independent centre that focuses on excellent standards of care and service for our patients, owners and referring vets, along with an optimal working environment for our colleagues. Clinical excellence, client satisfaction and colleague happiness is at the heart of what we do, where everyone feels a part of the same family. Granta Veterinary Specialists will be a caring, fair, responsible and inspiring employer. We believe in our colleagues having meaningful and rewarding careers, safe in the knowledge that this is “our” practice, where everyone is heard and everyone counts. Granta Veterinary Specialists is a truly outward-looking centre of veterinary excellence, with a genuine desire to work for the benefit of our community, our profession and the wider world.

This is why we are starting GVS.

06/02/2024

We are delighted to announce that we will be opening our new, small animal referral centre this coming March, 2024!

Granta Veterinary Specialists is an independent, vet-owned, small animal specialist referral clinic based in Linton, Cambridgeshire that will be accepting referrals in soft tissue surgery, BOAS, neurology, oncology, internal medicine and dermatology. We will focus on providing a friendly, welcoming and understanding service to vets and pet owners alike, coupled with impeccable clinical standards and excellent communication, a commitment to clinical freedom and the provision of the very best contextualised treatment possible. We will be releasing more information over the coming weeks, including details of our clinical team, pictures of our centre, our opening date and how our referral process works, so watch this space!

We are very much looking forward to working with old friends and making new ones from referring practices across our region over the coming years.

Freddie Corletto, Jackie Demetriou, Rob Foale and Jane Ladlow
(Founding Partners and Directors)