Pride Veterinary Referrals

26/06/2025

https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/6/596

We’re thrilled to share a recent publication by our dedicated medicine team. Our medicine resident Giulia, alongside intern Emily and senior Charlotte, have worked diligently to establish reference ranges for a portable blood ammonia analyzer—a vital test for cats and dogs, especially those with certain liver diseases.
Whilst this portable device is a fantastic tool, it’s still underused in Veterinary medicine due to a lack of clear reference values - until now! Thanks to their research, we can confidently interpret results, enhancing diagnosis and care for our patients.
And, as we often find with cats, they truly are unique! Their blood ammonia levels behave quite differently from dogs when facing related health issues.
We want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible Internal Medicine Nursing team, our amazing clients and patients for participating, and IVC Evidensia for their support in publishing this important work.

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Point-of-care (POC) tests for blood ammonia (BA) measurement have not been well evaluated in veterinary species. This cross-sectional study sought to establish an inferred reference interval for BA using a POC analyser in dogs and cats. Blood ammonia was measured in 175 dogs and 63 cats for which re...

25/06/2025

We offer emergency vet care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.



For emergency and urgent referrals, please call the practice directly on 01332 548911



Find out more about our service here: https://www.prideveterinaryreferrals.com/en-gb/referred-pets/emergency-vets

16/06/2025

Recently, one of our amazing Registered Veterinary Nurse's Chloe, visited pupils at a primary school to talk all about the world of veterinary nursing!

As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement and animal welfare education, Chloe introduced the students to the vital role Veterinary Nurses play in animal health. The students had the chance to learn what it’s like to care for animals, ask lots of great questions, and even have a go at some hands-on experience (with the help of a few brave teddy stand-ins 🧸👩‍⚕️), she brought the role to life for a room full of enthusiastic young minds.
Chloe says "It was fantastic to see so much curiosity and interest from the pupils and who knows, we may have some veterinary professionals in the making!"

A huge thank you to the staff and students for their warm welcome and participation. We are proud to support early education in animal care and well-being.

12/06/2025

🐾 Special BOAS Promotion at Pride Referrals! 🐾

Is your dog struggling with breathing issues? Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) can affect your furry friend’s quality of life — but we’re here to help! 💙

For a limited time, Pride Referrals is offering exclusive discounted consultations and treatment plans for dogs with BOAS. Let’s help your pup breathe easier and live happier!

PLUS, we’ve included top tips for traveling safely with BOAS patients to keep your dog comfy on the go! 🚗

📅 Book your appointment today and give your dog the gift of better breathing!

Because every dog deserves to breathe freely! 🐶✨

11/06/2025

🚨 Urgent Blood Donor Request – Type B Cat Needed Today 🚨

We are urgently looking for a Type B blood cat who is available to donate blood today to help save the life of a critically ill feline patient.

If your cat is:
🐾 Healthy and fully vaccinated
🐾 Aged between 1–8 years
🐾 Weighs over 4.5kg
🐾 Calm and friendly
… and you know or suspect they may be blood type B, please get in touch ASAP.

If your cat has never given blood before you can still call so that we can “type” them to see if they are a suitable match.
Call us directly on 01332 678333 and ask to speak to one of the medicine team

Your cat could be a hero today, Please share this post to help us reach more people!

11/06/2025

We're Hiring: Twilight Veterinary Nurse

Join our dedicated team at Pride Veterinary Referrals and play a key role in delivering exceptional care during the critical day-to-night transition.

This is the perfect opportunity for RVNs confident in emergency triage and anaesthesia who are looking for a supportive, no-weekends, no on-call role in a leading referral hospital.

🔹 4-day week (Mon–Thurs), 4:00 PM–2:30 AM
🔹 Competitive salary up to £31,000
🔹 Excellent company benefits
🔹 Focus on your growth and wellbeing

Apply now or contact: [email protected]

06/06/2025

EDIT -
A Heartfelt Thank You from Tallulah, Smudge, and the Medicine Team at Pride Veterinary Referrals

Last week, Tallulah and Smudge came to us in urgent need, both suffering from dangerously low red blood cell counts. It was a critical situation and thanks to the incredible generosity of three real-life feline superheroes, their lives were saved.

We want to give a huge shout out to Floof, Peanut, and Twn — our heroic blood donors whose quick response (and wonderfully kind humans), allowed us to perform emergency transfusions that same night and in the days that followed.

Because of you, Tallulah and Smudge are now back home and on the road to recovery.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you. You made all the difference.

Stay tuned, we’ll soon be sharing more information about how your cat could become a life-saving donor, just like these three amazing heroes.

05/06/2025

We’re proud to share that Scarsdale Vets / Pride Veterinary Referrals was recently shortlisted for the IVC Care Fund Award, in recognition of the exceptional care provided to one of our patients, a lovely little spaniel with an incredibly moving story.

Her case is a fantastic example of the teamwork shown across all departments involving the vets at night, referral clinicians, Nurses and support staff working together.

We’re thrilled to announce that on Tuesday night, JJ our head of service for Neurology who performed the surgery, proudly accepted the Care Fund Award on behalf of everyone involved in her care.

A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in this case. This nomination is a true reflection of the outstanding care we provide, and the people who make it possible.

04/06/2025

We recently reached out asking for feline blood donors – and we’re so grateful to those who responded. 💙

we now have another patient at Pride Veterinary Referrals in urgent need of a blood transfusion, and we’re appealing again to our amazing clients and followers for help.

Could your cat be a hero?

✅ Healthy
✅ Fully vaccinated
✅ Flea & worm treated
✅ Aged between 1–8 years
✅ Weighs over 4kg
✅ Calm temperament

If your cat fits the bill, they could make a life-saving difference to a fellow feline in need. 🐱❤️

📞 Please call us on 01332 678333 if you can help, or would like to register your cat as a donor.

Thank you – from all of u, and from the patient whose life you could help save. 🐾

28/05/2025

Meet Jacob – Our Brave Rescue Hero!

Jacob is a handsome German Shepherd rescue with a big heart and an even bigger personality! Like many rescue dogs, he needed a little extra patience and understanding and that’s exactly what he found with Jess, one of our dedicated Hydrotherapists at Pride Veterinary Referrals.

When Jacob began showing signs of reduced mobility, his owner sought help and hydrotherapy was recommended. Knowing Jacob could be nervous in new situations, Jess gently introduced him to the underwater treadmill, starting with dry sessions to build confidence. With her calm approach and a little help from some tasty chicken treats, Jacob soon found his stride—literally!

Hydrotherapy can be incredibly beneficial for dogs like Jacob, especially senior pets or those recovering from injury. If you think your dog could benefit from hydrotherapy, speak to your primary care vet about organising a referral to the Hydrotherapy Centre at Pride Veterinary Referrals.

27/05/2025

Vet Nurse Awareness Month Spotlight: The Imaging Nurse 💚

Meet our Imaging Nurses: Jess and Fay. Has your pet ever needed x-rays at our Pride Hospital? If so, they may have already become acquainted with one of our imaging nurses! Whether it be to investigate lameness, for surgical planning, or a hunt for a foreign body, our imaging nurses work tirelessly behind the scenes (and screens!) to ensure our patients get an accurate diagnosis for the best care possible. Their daily tasks include: • Positioning patients for x-ray • Processing images • Following and enforcing radiation guidelines • Being involved with mandatory hospital health & safety visits • Overseeing and assisting with set up of ultrasound These nurses make sure that the imaging department runs smoothly and safely for both your pets and our staff to provide a quick, efficient diagnosis and treatment.