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Pride Veterinary Referrals is a modern, multi-disciplinary veterinary referral hospital offering specialist-led referral services.

For primary care veterinary services, please go to our Scarsdale Vets page. Facilities include:
Veterinary Hospital
Emergency 'out of hours' Vet
Specialist Veterinary Services
Animal rehabilitation

07/08/2026

SOLD OUT! BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!

Due to overwhelming demand, we've increased the capacity for our upcoming CPD evening.

Our Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome in Dogs CPD proved so popular that all available places were reserved. To give more people the opportunity to attend, we've now released a limited number of additional places.

If you haven't booked yet, now's your chance to secure your place at this free CPD event.

Scan the QR code or reserve your place via our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/occult-tethered-cord-syndrome-in-dogs-tickets-1994005517179

Additional places are limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.

We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be an engaging and interactive evening.

05/08/2026

Luna's visit to cardiology
Luna recently visited our cardiologist, Chris, for a follow-up appointment after previously being diagnosed with mitral valve disease.
The good news is that her echocardiogram showed her mitral valve disease remains very mild and stable, with almost no change since her scan two years ago - exactly what we were hoping to see!
Luna does also have pulmonary hypertension and chronic bronchitis, which causes her to have an occasional cough. During her examination, her lungs sounded crackly, indicating that her bronchitis is still present. Thankfully, both conditions are being managed with medication, allowing Luna to continue enjoying a great quality of life, even if she takes life at a slightly gentler pace these days.
Overall, we're delighted that Luna's heart valve disease has not progressed. Our focus now is on getting her lung disease under even better control to help reduce the strain on her heart.
We'll continue working closely with Luna's wonderful owners to make sure she receives the ongoing care she needs. As always, we'll take things one step at a time, and we'll be seeing her again in a few weeks to monitor her progress.

03/08/2026

Jess is one of our dedicated Imaging Nurses here at Pride Veterinary Referrals, but what exactly does that entail?

Jess explains what a typical day looks like for her -

"My day starts with warming up the x-ray machine and entering patient details into both the x-ray and ultrasound systems, making sure everything is set for a smooth workflow.
From there, I work through a busy hospital schedule, positioning patients for their x-rays within their allocated time slots. Cases vary throughout the day – from pre- and post-operative checks to lameness work-ups, staging for more complex conditions, and even investigating suspected foreign bodies. No two days are the same!
Once I have taken the required images, I process them and complete each study so they’re ready for the case vet to review – accuracy and attention to detail is super important, as these images help guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
Alongside x-ray, I also prepare patients for ultrasound, ensuring everything is ready for the radiologist and assisting with setup to keep things running efficiently.
I find it incredibly rewarding to play a part in helping our patients get the diagnosis and care that they need."

Every image tells a story, and Jess plays an important part in helping our patients on their journey to recovery - thank you Jess!

31/07/2026

Veterinary CPD | Free to attend

Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome in Dogs

Recognising the clinical pattern. Navigating diagnostic uncertainty. Exploring treatment challenges.

Join Dr Christoforos Posporis and Dr Javier Espinosa Romero, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialists in Veterinary Neurology, for an engaging CPD session exploring occult tethered cord syndrome (OTCS) in dogs.

Designed for veterinary professionals, this session is ideal for first-opinion and referral veterinary surgeons, interns, residents, specialists, veterinary nurses and veterinary physiotherapists with an interest in neurology.

The session will cover:
Recognising the clinical pattern associated with OTCS
Differentiating neurological, orthopaedic and behavioural mimics
The role and limitations of static and dynamic MRI
Current medical and surgical treatment options
Expected outcomes, relapse and the questions that still remain

Drawing on published research, ongoing work and extensive clinical experience, our team will provide practical insights that can be applied in practice.

Places are limited, so register early by scanning the QR code to secure your free place.

Please feel free to share this with colleagues who may be interested.

29/07/2026

When a beloved pet experiences a seizure, it can be a frightening experience for owners. While some dogs are diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy, seizures can also be caused by other neurological conditions, making an accurate diagnosis an important first step.

At , we offer a fixed-price Single Region MRI package (including a large number of clinically relevant lab tests), helping to investigate neurological conditions and providing valuable information to guide diagnosis and treatment.

An MRI can help your Veterinary team determine whether seizures are caused by structural changes within the brain or support the diagnosis of conditions such as idiopathic epilepsy, where no underlying cause is identified.

If you're concerned about your dog's neurological health, or they've experienced seizures, don't wait! Speak to your primary care vet today, who can discuss the most appropriate next steps and, if needed, refer your pet to our specialist led Neurology team for further investigation.

Early diagnosis can make all the difference in helping your dog receive the right treatment and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

To find out more about our Neurology service and fixed-price Single Region MRI package, speak to your veterinary surgeon about a referral to Pride Veterinary Referrals.

27/07/2026

Alfie's Journey: Acquired Myasthenia Gravis 💜

Just 24 hours before arriving at Pride Veterinary Referrals, 7-year-old German Shepherd Alfie had gone from a happy, active dog to barely being able to stand.

After a thorough neurological examination, our team suspected acquired myasthenia gravis - a rare autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the communication between nerves and muscles, causing severe muscle weakness. Chest X-rays, a neostigmine test (shown in this video) and specialised antibody testing confirmed the diagnosis.

Although treatment is available, recovery is rarely straightforward. Finding the right medication took time and Alfie experienced setbacks, including relapses, exercise intolerance and difficulty swallowing. Throughout it all, his devoted family provided exceptional home care, carefully feeding him upright, monitoring his progress and supporting him every step of the way.

Slowly, week by week, Alfie grew stronger.

One year later, we're thrilled to share that Alfie has achieved both clinical and immunological remission. His neurological examination is now completely normal, his exercise tolerance has returned, his antibody test is negative, and he's gradually coming off his medication while enjoying life to the fullest once again.

Alfie's journey is a wonderful reminder that, with early diagnosis, specialist care, dedicated owners and plenty of patience, even conditions with a guarded prognosis can have an excellent outcome.

Seeing Alfie's recovery has been one of the greatest privileges for our neurologist, Pati, and the entire Neurology team. We couldn't be happier for Alfie and his family

20/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when your cat visits one of our specialists?

Take a look at your cat's journey through our ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Hospital, from arrival and consultation through to treatment and induction.

Every aspect of our hospital has been carefully designed with feline wellbeing in mind. From dedicated cat-only waiting areas, consultation rooms, treatment spaces and wards - to thoughtfully designed kennels that reduce visual stress! Every detail aims to make your cat's visit as calm and as comfortable as possible.

Our team is specially trained in feline-friendly handling and follows a strict no-scruff policy, using fear free techniques and the latest evidence based practices to minimise stress for every cat that comes through our doors. We regularly review and update our knowledge to ensure we continue to provide the highest standard of care for both hospitalised patients and those visiting for consultations alone.

We also provide familiar nursing care, cosy hiding spaces, elevated carrier shelves, enrichment and a variety of diets to help every patient feel safe, comfortable and supported during their stay.

We are incredibly proud to hold ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation, recognising our commitment to providing the very best care for our feline patients.

What surprised you most about our behind the scenes tour? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

17/07/2026

Meet Cosmo -

One-year-old Cosmo was "helping" his owner with a sewing project, watching closely as she stitched away. Once the sewing was finished, the needle was placed on the chair beside her, but curious Cosmo spotted the dangling thread, grabbed it, and sprinted off with the needle still attached.
Before anyone could catch him, Cosmo had gobbled up the thread. Although there was hope the needle had fallen off, a trip to the emergency vets and an X-ray revealed the worrying truth. The needle was sitting in his stomach.
Cosmo was referred to our Internal Medicine team, where Medicine Resident Tate performed endoscopy to carefully retrieve the needle and thread. Thankfully, the entire needle and thread were removed in one piece, avoiding the need for invasive surgery and Cosmo was able to head shortly after.

Cosmo's owners said -
"The staff at pride were amazing with Cosmo and so reassuring. They updated us at any point they could with how he was doing and while they were busy the reception staff helped us feel calm and talked us through our insurance and made sure everything was sorted for us so we didn't have to worry about that while we waited for news about Cosmo. Thanks so much to the whole team at pride veterinary referrals!"

We are so pleased this cheeky boy made a full recovery and is now at home with his dedicated owners again!

15/07/2026

Proudly introducing Anna - Neurology Intern

"Hi, I’m Anna, and I’m delighted to be joining the team at Pride as a Neurology Intern.
I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2023 before spending two years in a busy first-opinion practice, where I developed a strong interest in neurology and the diagnostic challenges it presents. In 2025, I joined Pride as a rotating intern, and I’m thrilled to be continuing my training with the Neurology team.
Outside of work, I enjoy making the most of the outdoors, whether hiking, skiing, running or swimming. Whenever I can, I return home to Switzerland to spend time with my family and their cheeky Basenji. At a slower pace, I'm also happiest spending time with my elderly rescue cat, Miette.
I’m excited to continue my neurology training at Pride and look forward to helping provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients."

Address

Riverside Road
Derby
DE248HX

Telephone

+441332548911

Website

http://www.prideveterinaryreferrals.com/

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