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Advanced vet referral care.
On your doorstep.

South Downs Veterinary Referrals is West Sussex’s Advanced Practioner-led referral vet hospital helping local vets deliver exceptional, personalised care to pets.

For Pet Owners

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For Referring Vets

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Is Specialist vet referral
the right choice?

First opinion vet practices are great guardians of pet health. Even so, sometimes extra support is required to deliver the care that a pet needs.

But for many, referral to a veterinary specialist is a step beyond what’s necessary.

We’re here to give you another option.

Harness the power of
Advanced Practitioners

Not all veterinary referral patients need to see a vet specialist.

On the contrary, most can be safely and effectively managed by Advanced Practitioner vets. This unlocks the door to advanced care that’s:

Trusted

Advanced Practitioners are highly qualified veterinary surgeons who have been granted ‘advanced’ status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Convenient

Often specialist referral involves long distance travel. This can be stressful for pets and owners, especially when hospital admission means being far apart.

Affordable

Specialist referral involves the most highly qualified vets working in world-class hospitals. And all that comes at a cost which for many isn’t affordable.

Advanced vet care in your hands

Your patients need care that’s as individual as they are.

That’s why we’ve built a team of Advanced Practitioners who have complete freedom to tailor care and add the personal touch.

We’ve built our services around you and your clients, keeping you at the heart of their pets’ care

Ophthalmology

  • Medical & surgical eye conditions
  • Canine BVA eye health screening
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Rehabilitation

  • Physiotherapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • LASER
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Surgery

  • Orthopaedics
  • Soft tissue surgery
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Diagnostic imaging

  • Ultrasound
  • Outpatient CT
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Laparoscopy

  • ‘Keyhole’ neutering surgery
  • ‘Keyhole’ biopsies
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Internal medicine

  • Diagnostic investigation & treatment
  • Full range of medical disorders
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Don’t just take it from us

“South Downs Veterinary Referrals has been an invaluable resource for our practice, particularly their exceptional ophthalmology services. Their team, led by highly skilled and experienced Helen Appelboam, consistently provides thorough and compassionate care. The advanced diagnostic and treatment options they offer have significantly improved the outcomes for our patients with complex ocular conditions. We highly recommend their services to any veterinary practice in need of top-notch ophthalmic assistance.”
CLAIRE
“South Downs Veterinary Referrals has been an exceptional partner for our practice, particularly regarding orthopaedic case advice. Their surgery team provide insightful, detailed guidance that has significantly enhanced our ability to manage orthopaedic cases. Their expertise and willingness to support us through challenging scenarios have been invaluable. We highly recommend their services to any veterinary practice seeking top-tier orthopaedic consultation and care.”
JAMES

It couldn’t be simpler.

Call our team

Help us learn about your case so we can help you deliver care that fits your client. And that doesn’t have to mean referral. We’re always here for advice.

We’ll care for your client

We understand how worried clients are when their pet is being referred. We’ll contact them to give reassurance and answer all their questions.

Stay in control

We’ll stay in regular contact, so you’re always kept updated. We’ll keep you in control of your patient’s care as the trusted guardian of their health.

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