Stansted Veterinary Specialists

10/11/2025

There is still time to sign up for our next free CPD event for both vets and nurses. This will be a wonderful collaborative talk delivered by Specialists in both internal and medicine and ophthalmology as & join forces for the evening.

RSVP via our events pages: https://www.svs.vet/events

A big thank your goes out to our sponsors for the evening

02/11/2025

NOW HIRING: Clinic Veterinary Surgeons

Stansted Veterinary Specialists is a new, multidisciplinary, small animal referral clinic which opened in August 2025. We offer Specialist-led services in Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedics & Soft Tissue Surgery. We are independent and owned exclusively by the team working within the clinic, putting pets and people at the heart of everything that we do.

We are seeking enthusiastic clinic veterinary surgeons to join our growing and dynamic team. This full-time permanent position is suited to experienced small animal practitioners that are comfortable handling emergencies, preferably having completed a multidisciplinary rotating internship.

What the role involves:
• Active participation in the management of emergency cases
• Close collaboration with all services in our specialist referral team.
• A unique opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in your discipline(s) of interest
• Circa £60,000-70,000/yr, based on level of experience, plus a company profit related bonus scheme
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive CPD budget to meet your interests and needs
• Average 40 hour working week
• Mixed daytime and out of hours work with no on-call

Why join us?
• Work within a friendly, highly skilled team who are passionate about clinical excellence
• Enjoy the security of a permanent position with room for professional growth
• Gain unparalleled exposure to a wide range of cases and specialist input to enhance your clinical decision-making

If you are a motivated vet and have a desire to refine your skills while working in a cutting-edge referral clinic, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about Stansted Veterinary Specialists visit our website: www.svs.vet

For informal inquiries please contact Mayank Seth our Clinical Director: [email protected]

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]

Application deadline: 30th November 2025

22/10/2025

Time for a patient update!

Hattie the Poodle was the first ever patient to be treated at SVS when we opened our doors back in August. She had been lame as a result of cranial cruciate ligament disease for several weeks prior to visiting Darren, our specialist surgeon, who set her on the road to recovery after performing a TPLO (tibial plateau levelling osteotomy) procedure.

We are now thrilled to report that she is back on top form. Her owners report that she can run as fast as ever before and is completely back to her former happy self. Hearing such positive feedback about our patients makes all the work and effort worthwhile. We hope Hattie continues to enjoy the full use of her knees for many years to come!

18/10/2025

Mayank and Ioannis will be combining forces to discuss the best medical approaches to the management of diabetic dogs and the role of the ophthalmologist in treating diabetic cataracts.

At Stansted Veterinary Specialists we regularly collaborate with the team at Vet Eye Care whenever our patients need the specialist attention of an ophthalmologist. This reciprocal relationship means that patients visiting either clinic have access to true multidisciplinary care.

Visit our clinic for this free CPD event on the 11th November to meet our teams and have the opportunity to discuss all your unanswered questions regarding diabetes in dogs.

Arrive from 7pm for food and refreshments provided courtesy of our kind sponsors at Samaxia.

The lecture will run from approximately 7:30-9.30pm with a short interval break halfway.

Samaxia are a UK-based family owned company, providing pet healthcare products throughout the UK. They specialise in bringing to market the best non-prescription pet health products that they can find - with a mission to provide affordable pet health solutions that promote the wellbeing of pets across the UK.

RSVP following the link on our website to secure your place: www.svs.vet/events

13/10/2025

MEET THE TEAM: Oncology at Stansted Veterinary Specialists.

Onne is the specialist oncologist at SVS and is available to consult on all cancer-related conditions.

She graduated from the Estonian University of Life Sciences in 2012 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine, where she developed a strong interest in oncology whilst caring for pets with cancer and supporting their families.

Her passion for oncology led her to pursue a post-graduate certificate, followed by a dedicated oncology internship at the Animal Health Trust and residency at Dick White Referrals in the UK. She became a board-certified Specialist in Small Animal Oncology in April 2023.

Onne takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to cancer care, working closely with pet owners to deliver a personalised treatment plans that prioritises patient wellbeing.

She has a strong interest in targeted therapies that minimise side effects, and her focus is helping pets to stay comfortable with a good quality of life throughout their treatment. She is dedicated to guiding families through their pet’s cancer journey with empathy and clinical excellence.

Onne participates actively in scientific research, contributes to peer-reviewed publications, and lectures at international veterinary congresses.

Outside of work she likes marathon running, going to the gym, and travelling to new places to hike.

01/10/2025

27/09/2025

We are hiring! Are you a veterinary radiographer seeking an opportunity to work in an independent referral practice where people and pets come first? We want to hear from you and introduce you to our brilliant team.

Please contact our specialist radiologist if you want more information about the role: [email protected]

To apply send us your CV and cover letter: [email protected]

More details can be found on our website: https://www.svs.vet/svs-vacancy

17/09/2025

MEET THE TEAM: Cardiology at Stansted Veterinary Specialists.

Luke is the specialist cardiologist here at SVS and is available to consult on all heart-related conditions.

Luke graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2015 and developed an interest in veterinary cardiology whilst researching cardiac stem cell biology for his masters degree at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). He then went on to model feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using induced pluripotent stem cells as part of his PhD.

Following a cardiology internship at the University of Cambridge and a three-year residency at the RVC, Luke was awarded his well-deserved cardiology diploma from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Luke is committed to delivering compassionate care. He prides himself on empathetic communication with owners when helping them to understand and navigate their pets’ heart disease.

17/09/2025

MEET THE TEAM: Anaesthesia at Stansted Veterinary Specialists.

Say hello to Ricardo, our specialist in veterinary anaesthesia!

Ricardo graduated in Lisbon and developed his passion for anaesthesia and analgesia while working at an oncology referral practice in Portugal.

Following a specialist internship and residency training programme at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ricardo gained his diploma from the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2023.

Ricardo is particularly interested in locoregional anaesthetic techniques and advanced anaesthetic monitoring. His specialist skills ensure that all patients undergoing diagnostic procedures or surgery at SVS do so in the safest possible manner, with bespoke anaesthesia tailored to the specific needs of each individual patient.

Outside of work, Ricardo likes to stay active through swimming, gym, cycling or hiking.

16/09/2025

Ragnar the Leonberger came in today needing our help for a recurrent swelling under his neck. Sometimes the biggest patients have the smallest problems. All that trouble from a pesky little grass awn. Thankfully he managed to avoid the surgeons knife after our specialist radiologist managed to extract the foreign body in a minimally-invasive manner under ultrasound guidance alone. A satisfying outcome for both Ragnar and our radiologist Daniel.

15/09/2025

Thank you Helena and Danni for your thoughtful card and kind comments. Everything is a team effort at SVS and it is nice to know that our teamwork is appreciated!

Willis came into the hospital for treatment of an immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) under the care of our internal medicine specialist Mayank. After immunosuppressive treatment and a couple of blood transfusions, Willis was starting to feel his happy playful self once again - the video speaks for itself!

15/09/2025

MEET THE TEAM: Neurology at Stansted Veterinary Specialists.

We proudly introduce you to Eleftheria (El) Skovola who handles all things neurology related at SVS - working alongside our neurology specialist and director Inês de Freitas.

El comes to us directly following her specialist residency training and masters programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). She enjoys all aspects of medical neurology and neurosurgery - but is especially invested in thoughtful decision-making and tailoring care to meet the needs of both her patients and their families.

Outside of work El likes to stay active and maintains a well-balanced life. She enjoys travelling with friends and visiting family in her home country of Greece.