Blaise Veterinary Referrals - Birmingham

16/01/2026

Well done to Callum Sharp - Clinician in Small Animal Surgery on his latest publication.

https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/aop/ajvr.25.07.0267/ajvr.25.07.0267.xml

14/01/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Weekend Client Care Role 🌟

Blaise Referrals is looking for a friendly, reliable Client Care Team Member to join us on a weekend basis.

🕒 Hours: 17 hours per week
📅 Days: Saturday & Sunday

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting clients, has great communication skills, and wants consistent weekend work as part of a supportive team.

To apply or find out more click the link: https://ivcevidensia.co.uk/current-vacancies/Practice-Based-Support/4db69e10-cc86-41a9-9f61-0068fa633146

14/01/2026

Meet Lucy 🐾

Lucy is an 8-year-old Bull Dog who has been under our Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology team’s care since early 2025. She was born with mitral valve dysplasia, a congenital heart disease that has progressed over time into congestive heart failure, heart rhythm abnormalities, and fainting episodes.
Despite her complex heart disease, Lucy is still able to enjoy a good quality of life at home, thanks to a combination of careful medical management and the dedication of her committed owners.
Lucy came to see us recently for a planned re-check. She had generally been doing well but developed abdominal fluid buildup (ascites) over the past month. We drained 1.2 litres of fluid to help her feel more comfortable and adjusted her medication to better control her heart failure. Her family continue to monitor her closely at home — including her breathing, the diameter of her waist, her appetite, and her energy levels — which is very important for dogs with advanced heart disease.
Although Lucy’s long-term prognosis is poor, she continues to enjoy life day-to-day. Her gentle nature, resilience, and the supportive care of her owners make a real difference.
Lucy’s story is a reminder that even dogs with significant heart disease can still enjoy meaningful, good quality of life with the right treatment, monitoring, support and lots of love.

12/01/2026

📢 We’re Hiring! 📢

We’re looking for a reliable, motivated Operations & Facilities Assistant to join our team in a practical, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of our facilities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being active at work, tackling practical tasks, and taking responsibility for maintaining a safe, well-organised, and efficient working environment.

✨ What we’re looking for:
• Organised and proactive attitude
• Previous building/facilities management experience
• Ability to support general maintenance, setup, and operational needs
• Ability to support operational and facilities needs
• A team player with attention to detail

📩 How to apply:
Send your CV and a brief introduction to [email protected]

If you’re ready to be part of a supportive and growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

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12/01/2026

Remember Dottie's story?

We couldn’t resist sharing this wonderful update…
Dottie is officially back to living her best puppy life! Bouncy, bright, playful — exactly how a 6-month-old Lakeland Terrier should be. Seeing her full of joy again means the world to all of us. After arriving as a polytrauma patient with a severe traumatic brain injury, watching her now racing around and enjoying life is truly something special.
A huge thank you again to our ECC team, Neurology team, and our incredible nurses, who cared for her with so much dedication (and plenty of cuddles!). And of course, thank you to Dottie’s wonderful family for trusting us and for letting us share her journey.
Go, Dottie — you superstar! 🌟🐾💪

09/01/2026

Meet Frankie! 🐾

Frankie recently visited our Cardiology service for investigations of a heart murmur that had been detected at his primary veterinary practice.
A full heart scan (echocardiogram) and blood pressure measurements were performed. Frankie was subsequently diagnosed with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD). This is a degenerative condition in which primarily one of the heart’s valves becomes thickened and does not close properly, causing some blood to leak backwards. In some cases, this disease can progress to congestive heart failure, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication, so early detection is vital.
Because his murmur was investigated promptly by our team, we were able to provide a diagnosis on the same day and start a medication to slow the progression of the disease, and therefore delay the onset of congestive heart failure.
Frankie was such a brave boy during his heart scan and received plenty of treats as a reward!

07/01/2026

🐾❤️ The Importance of Feline Blood Donors ❤️🐾

Did you know that cats sometimes need life-saving blood transfusions, just like people do? Whether it’s due to an accident, illness, or surgery, having blood available can make all the difference for a cat in critical need.

That’s why feline blood donors are incredibly important as they help save lives🩸
Requirements for cat blood donors are:
Between 1 and 8 years of age
Lean body weight above 4.5 kg
Calm temperament
Up to date with relevant vaccination/worming treatment
No current medications/serious medical conditions
No history of having received a transfusion
If anyone has a potential life saver at home or wishes to discuss this further, please contact us via [email protected] with a brief description of your pet and providing details on how to contact you.

Your cat could become a little hero for another in need just like Rory! 🐱

05/01/2026

Toby's Story 🐾🩵

29/12/2025

🎄✨ Festive Season Update ✨🎄

Just a reminder that we are remaining open throughout the festive period. If an emergency arises, we’re here to help 💛

No matter the day, no matter the time — please reach out if you need us!
Stay safe and enjoy the holidays📣❄️

25/12/2025

✨ Merry Christmas! ✨

We'd like to wish all of our wonderful clients and referring vets a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your continued trust and support throughout the year.
Please remember, we remain open over the festive period should you need us!

24/12/2025

Meet Milo 🐾

Milo swallowed a ceramic bauble off his owners Christmas tree. His owners brought him in to see one of our Medicine Specialists Camilla, who later removed safely the bauble piece by piece through an endoscope.

Please be mindful this festive season what your pet can reach that could pose a hazard if swallowed🎄

The BBC have released an article here on Milo's story ➡️

As dog Milo recovers from surgery, pet owners are advised to take care with Christmas decorations.

24/12/2025

🎄Advent Calendar Day 24 🎄
Merry Christmas from all of us at Blaise ❤️