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Wear Referrals is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company). We’re dedicated to providing compassionate care your beloved pet deserves in an emergency.

Using the very latest clinical treatments and equipment, you can rest assured there’s no better place your loved friend can be in their time of need. We’re committed to excellence in veterinary medicine and practice. You can develop your skills, knowledge and experience by attending our CPD-approved events and by using our advanced facilities and equipment. Wear Referral Centre is part of Linnaeus

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22/05/2024

As we continue to celebrate our brilliant nurse team members as part of , our Student Veterinary Nurse Lauren Cook-Stevens tells us about her journey so far.

🗣 Lauren says: "I started my time at Wear as a client care team member. Having previously worked in hospitality and with a true love of all animals, working within a veterinary hospital really did seem like a dream come true.

"I absolutely loved being part of our client care team. I found the day-to-day role exciting and got a real sense of job satisfaction when organising emergency referrals. Helping owners and pets who really felt like they had exhausted all other options was so rewarding, especially when they went home!

"I never envisioned becoming a nurse as I was very happy in my job. However, if you had asked me when I was younger what I wanted to be when I grew up, it would most definitely have been a veterinary nurse! I was not the most academic throughout school, and after I left, I went straight into employment.

"Throughout my four years with client care, I made some brilliant friendships, not only within my immediate team but also with the nursing team. These friendships are what sparked me to believe in myself enough to pursue a career change. I moved over to the nursing team in September 2021 as a patient care assistant in the Orthopaedic team. But I still never really believed I could train as a veterinary nurse.

"However, surrounded by the most amazing team, my skills and love for nursing evolved, and I knew I could become a brilliant nurse if I had the opportunity. The first step to this was to resit my GCSE maths - which was probably the hardest thing I've had to do, but it was part of the criteria I needed to meet before I could be accepted onto the nursing course.

"Then, in September 2022, I secured a place at The College of Animal Welfare to complete an apprenticeship in veterinary nursing. I have loved the whole experience and didn't know it would be possible to learn so much with a combination of on-the-job learning, online lectures and the support of the nurses who are always available for demonstrations and professional discussions.

"I am coming towards the end of my apprenticeship, and I am due to qualify in the summer. I'll always be grateful for this opportunity and so proud of myself for working so hard to make my hopes of being a Registered Veterinary Nurse a reality!"

18/05/2024

Owner Found! Thank you for all your shares. STRAY DOG - male approx 1 year old, found in Ferryhill. Chipped but details not valid. Please call Wear Referrals Tel 01388 777770 if this is your dog. Proof of ownership will be required.

17/05/2024

DON'T FORGET!

We are very much looking forward to our full day veterinary CPD event tomorrow, 'Exploring the Endocrine Enigma'.

For those who are registered, a reminder of the event details is here >> https://bit.ly/3UHchvH

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to our state-of-the-art hospital at 8.30am and enjoying a full day of learning, tours of hospital and meeting the team.

14/05/2024

👋 In continued celebration of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, today we would like to introduce you to Sharon Dobson, our fantastic Cardiology Registered Veterinary Nurse.

With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Sharon brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Throughout her career, she has witnessed significant changes in veterinary medicine, including the emergence of specialist referral hospitals.

In 2015, Sharon became a member of our Cardiology team and enjoys varied days with patients ranging from six-week-old puppies and kittens to 20+ year-old patients, all requiring calm, compassionate and gentle handling.

In addition to regular nursing duties, Sharon's day can involve performing basic heart scans (echocardiograms), recording, printing, and assessing heart rhythms (electrocardiograms), programming and fitting 24-hour wearable heart monitors (Holters), and obtaining both Doppler and Oscillometric blood pressures.

Sharon is a reliable and skilled team member in urgent cardiac cases. She is adept at assisting with procedures such as thoracocentesis and pericardiocentesis and plays a crucial role in stabilising patients suffering from acute congestive heart failure with breathing difficulties.

Sharon enjoys taking time to get to know each of her patients and clients, ensuring their comfort and happiness. Her conversations with owners are not just about medical updates but also about ensuring they have no concerns and are managing to medicate and nurse their pets at home. Most importantly, she can make a significant difference in the lives of her patients, helping to improve their quality of life.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Wear Referrals, Sharon; we are lucky to have you on our team! 🧡

14/05/2024

In continued celebration of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, today we want to introduce you to Nick Mann.

Nick embarked on his professional journey as a Patient Care Assistant in a primary care practice, then transitioned to nursing at another practice. His dedication and commitment to his profession led him to join our team during his second training year, where he has spent nine years diligently honing his skills.

👨‍⚕️To become a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Nick demonstrated his versatility and adaptability by completing 12 exams, 12 practical exams, a nursing portfolio, and four assignments.

He initially focused on setting up our laboratory department, then diversified into neurology, orthopaedics, and ICU before returning to our Laboratory and excelling in pathology, leading him to his current role as Lead Nurse.

Nick's daily responsibilities include:
🧡Ensuring accurate results for patient diagnoses
🧡Developing his team of Student and Registered Veterinary Nurses
🧡Supporting other Hospitals within the Linnaeus Group

He has enhanced our Internal Laboratory services, enabling faster diagnostics in-house, and contributed to scientific publications and new testing methods with manufacturers.

Looking ahead, Nick is driven by a strong vision to enhance our Laboratory service further. His goal is to facilitate quicker diagnoses and reunite more pets with their families quickly.

Thank you for your commitment and the support you provide to our hospital all year round.

08/05/2024

Today, we are celebrating World Receptionists Day, a day dedicated to our hardworking Client Care team!

They are our unsung heroes. They greet everyone who arrives at our hospital with a friendly smile, help to schedule appointments and offer kindness and support during difficult times.

To all our Client Care associates, we want to say a big thank you and a Happy World Receptionist Day!

Your contributions to our hospital and team are invaluable.

06/05/2024

We are very proud to be sponsoring Commandos Flyball Teams - public 🐶🥎

The Commandos take part in flyball competitions up and down the country with their amazing dogs.

We were delighted to be able to welcome some of the team for a visit and tour of our hospital recently.

03/05/2024

Deazel's back up and running! 🐶

Hungarian Vizsla, Deazel, had been incredibly fit and active throughout his life but started having problems a couple of years ago, which culminated more recently in a major medical incident that left him with a deviated tongue, along with severe neck and head pain.

When he was referred to us, Clare Rusbridge, senior neurologist and professor in veterinary neurology, suspected Deazel was suffering from an incredibly rare disease only previously seen in humans.

Our team carried out advanced imaging to rule out structural causes and Clare soon concluded the beloved 13-year-old was indeed suffering from the condition 'neck tongue syndrome'.

It was decided to block the C1 and C2 nerve roots to see if this improved the clinical signs. Five months later, Deazel continues to go from strength to strength, enjoying walks and sleeping comfortably once again.

Find out more about our neurology service here >>> https://bit.ly/44pBFIA

02/05/2024

This month is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM), a time dedicated to celebrating the amazing, diverse and vital roles our nursing team members play in the successful running of our hospital.

Today, we'd like to introduce Gemma Clarkson! 👋

Gemma has worked at Wear Referrals for more than seven years. Her role is mainly within our ICU department looking after critical patients but she is also heavily involved in the management of our blood and plasma stocks within the hospital.

Blood and plasma transfusions are key components in the stabilisation and treatment of patients with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) and Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP), and can also be used to help excessive blood loss in complex soft tissue surgeries among other conditions.

Every day, Gemma helps to check our blood and plasma stocks for their viability and their quantity recorded, liaising with Pet Blood Bank UK if we require any emergency supplies. Gemma also leads with our maintaining an up to date list of canine blood donors that can attend the hospital when additional blood is required, as well as supporting blood collection for our feline patients.

Blood and plasma management is often a challenging role due to stock and donor issues, but these stocks have such a huge impact in helping patients in a variety of situations.

Thank you, Gemma, for your vital work!

01/05/2024

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🎉 May is the month dedicated to Veterinary Nursing Awareness, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional skills and knowledge of our nursing team at Wear Referrals.

This month, we will celebrate our nursing team and highlight the incredible contributions of some individuals to our hospital and patients.

We want to express our gratitude to all our Patient Care Assistants, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, and Patient Care Assistants for their invaluable contributions.

29/04/2024

Pretty Polly's case certainly made our leading Neurology team Think Twice!

Sharing similar symptoms as world-famous singer Celine Dion, who is suffering from Stiff Person Syndrome, Polly was diagnosed with Stiff Dog Syndrome, a rare and agonising autoimmune disorder.

Three-year-old Polly presented to us after her symptoms had worsened over a period of time, with owner Lucy saying: “She couldn’t eat, drink or walk without it happening, and the stiffness was spreading over her body. She would go rigid for minutes at a time.”

Thankfully, Professor Clare Rusbridge, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology here at Wear, was able to successfully diagnose Polly and map out a treatment plan, which now has her symptoms under control.

You can read the full story of Polly's rare condition here >>> https://yhoo.it/3TFEcMh

26/04/2024

We're absolutely buzzing with the result of this case! 👌

Meet Buzz, a seven-year-old Collie who recently had a thoracotomy procedure with us. 🐶

His very generous owners were absolutely delighted with what our Soft Tissue team had done and how well Buzz was doing, so they brought some lovely gifts for them.

As well as his Soft Tissue treatment with the team here at Wear, Buzz also underwent three Orthopaedic procedures at our Cumbrian sister hospital Kentdale Referrals , so he really is the bionic collie!

20/04/2024

🎉 Our Oncology Service is now three years old!

Aaron, our Head of Oncology, founded the service back in April 2021, and it has flourished since. 🧡

In 2022, Slavka joined and achieved her own milestone by becoming a Veterinary Oncology Specialist last year.

Later in the year, we initiated our residency training program and welcomed Katerina as our first oncology resident in the autumn.

Supported by an exceptional nursing team, our clinicians offer outstanding care to all of our patients and clients.

Over the past three years, we have treated over 1000 cats and dogs living in the north east of England with specialised cancer treatment.

🔗 For more information about our Oncology service, visit: https://ow.ly/Pi9a50RioXO

19/04/2024

DID YOU KNOW? 🧐

We are the first specialist referral centre in the UK to be able to offer the latest generation of an American canine elbow replacement system – the BioMedtrix TATE elbow.

The third generation of this elbow replacement system offers the most up-to-date instrumentation and implants designed for replacing the elbow joint in dogs to remove pain caused by severe osteoarthritis.

We received approval via independent ethical review by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to undertake this surgery, satisfying that experience and standards of care are appropriate for offering this advanced procedure.

Dogs with severe elbow osteoarthritis who are eligible for this surgery will be enrolled on a Phase II clinical trial of the system, where their outcome will be carefully monitored postoperatively.

We are now seeing cases for preliminary assessment for this surgery. Further details relating to the surgery, aftercare, and trial commitments will be provided to clients at the time of their initial consultation.

For more info on our Orthopaedics service, visit >>> https://bit.ly/43sjGlu

17/04/2024

❗️ FULL DAY CPD FOR VETERINARY SURGEONS

We have limited spaces available for our full-day CPD event at our state-of-the-art hospital on Saturday 18 May, entitled "Exploring the Endocrine Enigma".

Have you struggled with a hypercalcaemic Husky or a hypoglycaemic Havanese? What about a hypertensive hound?

Come and join us here at Wear for a fun multidisciplinary CPD day. In it, we will learn about endocrinopathies by following a patient’s journey through the hospital in interactive, small-group sessions.

The sessions will cover the medical approach to these cases, including diagnostic tips and tricks, surgical management of various endocrine tumours, and anaesthetisation of patients with endocrinopathies. We will also have a practical ultrasound session to determine the best way to image the thyroid and adrenal glands.

We’d love you to attend - there will be lots happening on the day:

✅ Highly interactive learning
✅ Tours of our multi-disciplinary, award-winning referral hospital
✅ Opportunities to speak to our specialists
✅ Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day between talks and practical sessions

The event costs £20 per person, and at least 25% will be donated to our partner charities.

Places are limited, so please register your interest on our website, and our team will be in touch >>> https://ow.ly/T8q750Rh9tv

10/04/2024

A huge well done to Elizabeth Ashlee for putting her best foot forward for charity! 🥾🥾

Our Veterinary Physiotherapist Lizzie has completed the daunting 87-mile walk along Hadrian's Wall with her family to raise money for national charity Dogs Trust.

Lizzie set herself the target of raising £1,000 for Dogs Trust, which saves the lives of thousands of animals every year through its 21 rehoming centres across the country.

Everyone here at Wear is so proud of Lizzie for completing this fantastic challenge - well done, Lizzie!

You can still donate to her JustGiving page here >>> https://bit.ly/3vlBBh0

09/04/2024

🩸🐶 Just like in human healthcare, our patients can also require donated blood. Your dog’s donation could provide lifesaving blood transfusions for other dogs across the country. We couldn’t do this without you and the help of your pets!

📅 On Saturday 1 June, we are hosting a Pet Blood Bank UK session and are looking for your brave dogs to come forward as donors.

Every unit of blood your dog donates can help save the lives of up to four other dogs around the UK.

To be a blood donor, your dog must:
🐶 Be fit and healthy
🐶 Be aged between 1-8 years old
🐶 Weigh more than 25kg
🐶 Have a good temperament
🐶 Have never travelled abroad
🐶 Be vaccinated
🐶Not be on any medication

If your dog meets these criteria, and you would like to help save the lives of other dogs, then please sign up via the Pet Blood Bank UK website >> https://ow.ly/A1O950R8x2A

08/04/2024

ℹ️ FOUND CAT - HELP US REUNITE WITH HER OWNER

A female black-and-white stray was brought to our hospital today, 08.04.2024, after being found in the Pelaw Square, Chester Le Street area.

She is not microchipped.

If you can provide any information, please contact the hospital on 01388 777770.

Proof of ownership is required. Please share this post.

05/04/2024

Introducing Jack! 👋 Jack was transferred to our emergency night team after eating a large quantity of baclofen tablets. 💊

Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasticity in people. It is highly toxic to dogs as it prevents all the muscles of the body from contracting, including those used for breathing, swallowing, and walking.

Jack's primary care practice had started treatment and washed out his stomach to remove what drug they could before he arrived at our intensive care unit.

He was in a coma when he arrived and was occasionally having seizure-like episodes. There was also concern he may have aspiration pneumonia because he could not swallow properly. He was given intralipid emulsion therapy to try and remove any remaining baclofen from his circulation and medication to control his neurological signs, as well as antibiotics for his pneumonia.

Jack spent 36 hours in a coma in our ICU under the care of Emergency and Critical Care Advanced Practitioner, ICU Veterinary Surgeon - Georgina Marshall and Registered Veterinary Nurse Karen Batey, our Lead Out-of-Hours Nurse, along with the whole team of dedicated emergency and critical care nurses from both the day and night teams ensuring he got the best ICU nursing care.

Although the initial concern was whether Jack would need to be placed on a mechanical ventilator to help his breathing, he made an amazing recovery and, as you can see, was discharged to his very happy family after 48 hours in our ICU. A phenomenal team effort! ❤️

You can find out more about our amazing Wear Emergencies Veterinary Out-of-Hours service here >>> https://bit.ly/3GsNKTa

03/04/2024

We're delighted to announce that Elisa Pompermaier has become our first Neurology Resident!

Elisa graduated from the University of Padova (Italy) in 2018. Following her dream of becoming a Specialist, she moved to the UK to start her post-graduation training.

After working in a busy Scottish referral centre for a year, Elisa joined the team here in 2021. She completed a Neurology Internship before embarking on her Residency - our first such Neurology position!

As part of our Specialist-led Neurology team, Elisa will work across a range of cases, including patients with brain disease, spinal disease, exercise-induced weakness or collapse, and loss of vision where there is no direct eye problem and unusual or unexplained lameness.

You can find out more about our leading Neurology service here >> https://bit.ly/44pBFIA

01/04/2024

📢 Calling all veterinary neurology professionals!

Taking place on Tuesday 16 April, join our industry-leading neurology team for a fun evening navigating through 'funny episodes' from their description to what they might represent, how to achieve a diagnosis, and how to decide on a possible treatment.

Entitled 'Twitches, seizures and epileptic seizures', this in-person event will be held at our hospital in Bradbury, with food starting at 7pm and the CPD session starting at 7.30pm.

Here are the need-to-knows:

🗣️ Dr Fabio Stabile, RCVS and EBVS® Recognised European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
📆 Tuesday 16 April 2024
🕖 Join us for food at 7pm, with CPD starting at 7.30pm
📍 Wear Referrals, Bradbury, County Durham TS21 2ES

To book your place, visit >>> https://bit.ly/3Pva9El

27/03/2024

Here's some 'eggcellent' news ahead of the Easter weekend! 🥚

We will be open and accepting emergency cases across the Easter period, with our Wear Emergencies Primary Care Out-of-Hours Service, and Wear Referrals on call teams accepting emergencies on Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

To find out more information about our Wear Emergencies out-of-hours service, take a look at our website >>> https://bit.ly/3GsNKTa

23/03/2024

We want to introduce you to Kev, our own superhero! 💪🐱

Kev was seen by our Internal Medicine team as an emergency after being unable to urinate and suffering from a bladder rupture. Kev was collapsed on arrival and in a critical condition. He had urine in his abdomen, severe kidney injury and also free fluid in his chest secondary to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (heart disease that causes the walls to be thicker than usual), which was diagnosed during the stabilisation process.

Following round-the-clock care in our dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Kev slowly recovered his kidney function and his bladder healed.

Now, Kev is enjoying his life back at home, and thanks to medical management and diet, his urinary problems have resolved!

Find out more about our Internal Medicine team here >> https://bit.ly/49BSByA

21/03/2024

Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Brian Love, our Cardiologist. 💗

Dr. Love is an exceptionally skilled and experienced Cardiologist who has been dedicated to diagnosing and treating pets
with critical heart conditions at our hospital for the last nine years.

He plays a crucial role in our multidisciplinary hospital by providing support to other referral teams on complex cases that require cardiology expertise.

His role is vital in our multidisciplinary hospital, offering expertise to other referral teams on intricate cardiology cases. Additionally, he collaborates with our Specialist Anaesthesia team to ensure safe general anaesthetics for patients with heart conditions.

His knowledge benefits and supports many disciplines in our hospital, and we feel privileged to have Dr. Love on our team.

To learn more about Brian Love, visit our website >> https://ow.ly/UxeG50QRzZE

20/03/2024

At Wear Referrals, our specialist oncologists are not only experts at treating cancer but are also involved in clinical research. 📚📑

Our Head of Oncology and RCVS and European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Oncology, Aaron Harper, and Slavka Necova, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Oncology, have more than 20 scientific publications between them and are both involved in active cancer research at our veterinary hospital. 🏥📓

This research is vital for improving outcomes for our patients and for helping the pets of the future. We are also training the next generation of veterinary oncology specialists through our residency programme.

Find out more about the pioneering work being done by our oncology service here >> https://bit.ly/3SRstsv

19/03/2024

🤔 Is Wear Emergencies – Veterinary Out-of-Hours Service the same as Wear Referrals?

Wear Emergency Out-of-Hours service is an emergency service that can be used when your usual vets are closed.

Vet practices can sign up to use us as their out-of-hours provider for pet emergencies – similar to a human Accident and Emergency Service.

We see all different types of animals using our emergency out-of-hours service – from dogs and cats through to rabbits, birds and even the occasional owl!

Wear Referrals is our main hospital, which is open during the daytime, and pets are referred here by your usual vet if they have conditions or need treatment your usual vet can’t provide.

Find out more about our emergency service here >> https://bit.ly/3GsNKTa

15/03/2024

Client reviews mean the world to us and our neurology team was thrilled to receive this wonderful testimonial.

Our multidisciplinary hospital is committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and receiving feedback like this truly makes our day!

Thank you!❤️

11/03/2024

🤔 Did You Know?

Our Specialist-led neurology team offer a range of specialist services for patients' neurological needs! 🧠

Led by Fabio Stabile, our Specialist Neurology service is for patients with brain disease, spinal disease, exercise-induced weakness or collapse, and loss of vision where there is no direct eye problem and unusual or unexplained lameness.

Investigations and treatments our service offers include:

👉 Spinal work-up and spinal surgery

👉 MRI, CT, myelography

👉 Disc disease, spinal fractures, lumbosacral disease, cervical spondylomyelopathy, infarcts, tumours

To find out more, click here >> https://bit.ly/4301RKo

08/03/2024

Super Cooper! ❤️

Lovely five-year-old French Bulldog Cooper was seen by our Internal Medicine team as an emergency after a few days of bleeding from the gums and passing black stools. Cooper's condition was particularly concerning as he suddenly developed neurological signs, including a head tilt (dropping the head to one side), horizontal nystagmus (continuous movement of the eyes from side to side) and ataxia (difficulty walking).

After thorough investigations, Cooper was diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. Patients who suffer from this condition create antibodies that destroy their own platelets (blood clotting cells), causing them to bleed spontaneously anywhere in the body. As well as the bleeding in his mouth and intestines, Cooper had a bleed in his brain, which caused the neurological signs.

Cooper was started on immunosuppressive medication to stop the immune system from destroying the platelets, and we are delighted to say he has made an amazing recovery! 🐶

Well done, Super Cooper!

To find out more about our Internal Medicine service, visit >>> https://bit.ly/49BSByA

04/03/2024

👋 Today, we are thrilled to introduce Lucy Miller!

Lucy, a Residency-trained clinician in Anaesthesia, has recently become a part of our team at Wear following a residency at Edinburgh University School of Veterinary Studies. 🏥

We are excited to have Lucy on board and are eager to see how her skills and expertise will enhance our leading anaesthesia service.

🔗 Find out more about our Anaesthesia team and service here >>> https://www.wear-referrals.co.uk/services/anaesthesia

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#MeetOurPatient Pretty Polly! 🐶 🧠 To mark #Rare Disease Day, we'd like to introduce Polly, whose journey led her to Wear after she experienced severe cramping, collapsing into agonising tetanic spasms. Polly's owners noticed her painful tail muscle cramps, which worsened over six weeks, leaving her unable to walk without collapsing. These frightening episodes intensified during moments of anxiety or excitement. Eventually diagnosed with Stiff Dog Syndrome, akin to the rare autoimmune neurological disorder in humans known as Stiff Person Syndrome, Polly's story mirrors that of singer Celine Dion, who also battles this condition. Clare Rusbridge, Senior Neurologist and Professor in Veterinary Neurology, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology, introduced a regimen of immune-suppressing drugs, antiepileptic medication, promoting muscle relaxation, and a magnesium-rich diet to treat Polly, whose clinical signs are now controlled. She is happily back to living her best life with Lucy and Mark. 💪 For more about our leading neurology team, visit >>> https://www.wear-referrals.co.uk/services/neurology #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlyLinnaeus #StiffDogSyndrome #RareDiseaseDay

Wear Oncology team

DID YOU KNOW? At Wear Referrals, we have a dedicated veterinary Oncology team working alongside our Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine and Surgery departments to deliver the best possible care to cancer patients referred to us. As the only Veterinary Oncology team in the North East of England, we accept patients with a diagnosis of cancer, including conditions such as blood cancers, skin cancers, carcinomas and sarcomas. We can also offer investigations of suspected cancers and advice on all aspects of cancer treatment. This can include surgery, chemotherapy, electrochemotherapy and radiotherapy. To find out more about our Oncology service >> https://bit.ly/3SRstsv #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus

Merry Christmas from Wear Referrals!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our patients, clients and referring vet teams a very happy and healthy Christmas from all the team at Wear. 🎄 Here are some of our team, with a special Christmas message. #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus

As we prepare for a very festive day, our Hospital Director has a little message he would like to share… 🎅🎄 #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus #MerryChristmas

Preserve antibiotics

As a responsible pet owner, you understand the importance of following your vet's advice and instructions carefully. If you ever have any concerns about the medication your pet has been prescribed, please contact us. By working together, we can help preserve antibiotics for today and tomorrow. 🌍 For more information, click here >> https://bit.ly/3SJAGAe #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus #KeepAntibioticsWorking #AMR #WAAW #AntibioticAmnesty

Antibiotic Guardians

We understand the importance of safeguarding antibiotics – that’s why our Associates are making pledges to become Antibiotic Guardians. 👼 Why not join us and make your pledge, too? Make your pledge here >> https://bit.ly/3SJAGAe #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus #KeepAntibioticsWorking #AMR #WAAW #AntibioticAmnesty

Unused medicines

Check the back of your cupboard or your fridge for any expired or unused medicines for your pet. If you come across any veterinary medications that your pet no longer needs or are past their expiration date, you can bring them to our hospital for safe disposal. To learn more about the safe disposal of medication, click here >> https://bit.ly/3SJAGAe #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus #KeepAntibioticsWorking #AMR #WAAW #AntibioticAmnesty

World AMR Awareness Week

This week is World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), a global campaign that is celebrated annually to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance and the dangers it poses to both human and animal health. It's critical that we preserve the effectiveness of our antibiotics for as long as possible, which can be achieved by only using them when necessary. The battle against antibiotic resistance is a collective effort, and we all have a role to play. We’re going blue to raise awareness. Are you ready to do your part? Want to learn more about World AMR Awareness Week, click here >> https://bit.ly/3SJAGAe #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus #KeepAntibioticsWorking #AMR #WAAW #AntibioticAmnesty

Hydrotherapy at Wear

Water way to end the week! 🌊 Did you know that here at Wear Referrals, we offer an industry-leading Hydrotherapy service? Hydrotherapy can significantly improve the quality and rate of healing following surgery or traumatic injury, as well as helping improve and maintain mobility and comfort in arthritic and elderly dogs. The effects of hydrotherapy on body tissues include: ✅Relief of pain, swelling and stiffness ✅Muscle strengthening and maintenance, alleviating muscle spasms ✅An increased range of motion in the joints ✅Improvements in circulation and cardiovascular fitness ✅Faster tissue healing and overall speed of recovery ✅An improved quality of life for arthritic and elderly pets Here at Wear, we are members of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and are able to provide specific arthritis clinics to suit the individual patient's needs. We are also members of the IRVAP and Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists. For more details on how our Hydrotherapy service could help your pet or patient, visit >>> https://bit.ly/3R3MP2k #WearReferrals #ProudlyWear #ProudlyLinnaeus #Hydrotherapy

Our leading neurology service

DID YOU KNOW? Our leading neurology service deals with all neurological problems, including brain disease, spinal disease, exercise-induced weakness or collapse, and loss of vision where there is no direct eye problem and unusual or unexplained lameness. The primary neurological diseases we see are disc disease, Ischaemic myelopathy (FCE), seizures (epilepsy), inflammatory CNS disease (meningitis, encephalitis) and tumours. Spearheaded by Clare Rusbridge, Senior Neurologist and Professor in Veterinary Neurology, and European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology; Ana Maria Coelho, EBVS European Specialist in Small Animal Neurology and Neurosurgery; and Alessia Silvia Colverde, EBVS European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery, supported by a dedicated nursing team, we have many years of neurology experience and expertise to call upon. Exciting times lie ahead as the team is due to grow further in the coming months. Find out more about our neurology team and how to refer to us here >> https://bit.ly/44pBFIA #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence

Alex Eddy

Would you like to work alongside specialists at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine? We are pleased to offer one-year rotating internships at our multidisciplinary hospital. Internships here at Wear provide an opportunity for career development and can act as a stepping stone towards small animal residencies and other post-graduate programmes. It also provides an exceptional experience for those wishing to return to general practice. Here is one of our current interns Alex Eddy to explain what she finds so beneficial about being part of the team at our multidisciplinary referral centre. You can find out more here >> https://bit.ly/415UPRy #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #RotatingInternships

Adam - VNAM

As we continue celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM), we would like to introduce you to Adam, one of our amazing Patient Care Assistants. The theme of this year's VNAM is empowerment, and in this video, Adam explains how he feels empowered in his role here at Wear. 🎥 Over to you, Adam! #WearReferrals #VNAM2023 #WhatVNsDo #EmpowerOurVNs #LinnaeusNurses

Lauren Cook - #VNAM2023

👩‍⚕️ This month, we will be celebrating our exceptional nursing team and the valuable work they do as we mark Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. This year's theme is "empowerment," and to kick things off, we spoke with Student Veterinary Nurse, Lauren Cook to learn what this means to her. Throughout May, we'll be featuring more from our nursing team, who go above and beyond for our patients every day. Don't miss out! For more information on nursing at Wear and to apply, visit our website >> https://bit.ly/3Vcd7iX #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #VNAM2023 #WhatVNsDo #EmpowerOurVNs #LinnaeusNurses

Calling all vet nurses – your dream job is waiting for you! 🎉 We’re looking for passionate and dedicated nurses to join our thriving team. We have discipline-specific nursing teams, so our nurses develop a much deeper understanding of the conditions and care required for their patients. Our dedicated nursing team also runs our in-house laboratory, enabling rapid processing of laboratory tests and shorter waiting times for test results. So, if you are looking for a supported career pathway as a veterinary nurse, look no further 👉 https://bit.ly/3oqxjRD #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #VeterinaryMedicine

Sherpa - Wear Referrals

Sherpa, the beloved guide dog of Paralympic champion Denise Ross, recently went through a harrowing ordeal that tested both his and Denise's strength and resilience. After being diagnosed with cancer in one of his hind legs, Sherpa underwent a series of treatments and surgeries that lasted over a year. Denise, who went blind at the age of 18 and has relied on Sherpa for her independence and companionship ever since, was devastated when she discovered the lump on Sherpa's leg while grooming him in October 2021. She immediately took him to her local vet, who referred her to us for specialist care. Sherpa was referred to our oncology service and, following a CT scan, our team found that he had a malignant, soft tissue sarcoma. Anna Cronin, a Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, operated on him successfully, but Sherpa had to stay at the hospital for a month before he was allowed to go home. Unfortunately, Sherpa managed to get at the wound and damage it, which led to another five-week stay with us. Despite this setback, Anna and the team were able to repair the damage and bring Sherpa back to full health. Sherpa's story is a testament to the incredible bond between guide dogs and their owners and the courage and resilience these animals show in the face of adversity. Despite his ordeal, Sherpa is returning to his normal self and eager to resume his duties as Denise's guide and companion. #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence

24/7 Pet Hospital - Wear Referrals

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the making of BBC's 24/7 Pet Hospital, including our dedicated team, our wonderful clients, and their beloved pets. Our team of animal care experts works tirelessly to provide the highest quality care to our patients and their owners, and we're proud to have showcased our work in this must-see 10-part series. We hope you enjoyed watching the heart warming moments and life-saving procedures that make up our day-to-day work. Thank you for joining us on this journey. If you haven't had a chance to watch the series yet, you can still catch it on iPlayer here: https://bbc.in/3EWy5eQ 📺🐾 #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #BBCVetsAndPets

#FeedbackFriday - Wear Referrals

#FeedbackFriday We are always thrilled to receive such heartwarming feedback from our clients. We always strive to provide the best possible care for our patients and we're thrilled to have provided Alfie, who was recently featured on episode 3 in our BBC series 24/7 Pet Hospital, with the care he deserved. Thank you, Christine, for sharing your experience with us. 📺 If you haven't had a chance to watch the 10 episode series yet, you can catch up on @BBC iPlayer, here >> https://bbc.in/3Y73YrQ #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #ClientFeedback #BBCVetsAndPets

Skye's owner Rachel - Wear Referrals

We are so grateful to Skye and her owner Rachel, who featured in episode 10 in our BBC series 24/7 Pet Hospital, for showcasing their experience with our team. Thank you for entrusting us with Skye's care, and for sharing your kind words about our services. We're committed to providing excellent care to all of our patients and their owners. 📺 If you haven't had a chance to watch the 10 episode series yet, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer, here >> https://bbc.in/3Y73YrQ #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #ClientFeedback #BBCVetsAndPets 🐾❤️

24/7 Pet Hospital

As February comes to an end, we're taking a final look back at our successful small-screen debut! Being part of BBC One's 24/7 Pet Hospital series was a fantastic opportunity for a wider audience to find out more about the veterinary world and how our dedicated teams go above and beyond to provide the best possible treatment to our patients. If you haven't yet watched it, you can watch the whole series via the iPlayer here >>> https://bbc.in/3XXCupf #WearReferrals #CommittedToExcellence #BBCVetsAndPets