Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Northwest Veterinary Specialists Northwest Veterinary Specialists is part of the Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company).

🎉Huge congratulations to Jodie and Bex, who loved presenting at the European Society of Veterinary Oncology Congress 🎉Th...
06/06/2026

🎉Huge congratulations to Jodie and Bex, who loved presenting at the European Society of Veterinary Oncology Congress 🎉

Their talk explored a challenging case of acute undifferentiated leukaemia and highlighted how oncology nursing is so much more than treatment delivery. It’s about spotting subtle changes, supporting owners through tough decisions, and keeping quality of life at the centre.

They also showcased how tools such as quality of life scales (HHHHHMM and Lap of Love) can help guide both clinical judgement and families at home.

A proud moment for our oncology nursing team who always go above and beyond for every animal they care for.

👏 A big thank you to our Housekeeping and Maintenance Team! 👏Under the leadership of Ginette, our dedicated team — Nicol...
02/06/2026

👏 A big thank you to our Housekeeping and Maintenance Team! 👏

Under the leadership of Ginette, our dedicated team — Nicole, Christine, Declan, and Dillon — work tirelessly to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout our hospital and offices. Their commitment to infection control and high standards of cleanliness helps protect our staff, clients, and pets every day.

We are incredibly grateful for everything you do.
Thank you — you’re amazing. 🌟

31/05/2026

And that's a wrap on VNAM 2026! 🎉

As we conclude our celebrations of our incredible veterinary nurses, we want to take a moment to recognise the outstanding knowledge, skill, and dedication they bring to the profession every single day.

At Northwest Veterinary Specialists, our nurses are not only exceptionally talented, but are also passionate educators too. From delivering tailored Lunch & Learn sessions and creating educational videos, to authoring book chapters, hosting client evenings, and speaking at conferences, they continually share their expertise to help advance veterinary nursing and patient care.

We're constantly inspired by what they achieve, and following the success of last year's two-day multidisciplinary CPD event, our nursing team is back with something even bigger and better!

✨ Empowering Veterinary Nurses in Complex Case Management – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Nursing the Small Animal Patient ✨

📅 21st–22nd September
📍 Carden Park
🥂 Includes overnight stay, spa access, wine tasting, and all meals. Plus 14 hours of amazing CPD.
💆‍♀️ The cost is £470 including VAT

Across two packed days, our team will share practical, evidence-based insights on a wide range of topics, from nutrition for the critically ill patient to optimising anaesthetic care for patients with cardiac disease, alongside much more.

And don't worry—we haven't forgotten our veterinary colleagues! 🩺 Our two-day CPD event for vets will take place at Carden Park on 29th–30th June.

Spaces are filling fast, so visit our website to explore the programmes and secure your place. We can't wait to welcome you!

www.nwspecialists.com/vet-professionals/cpd/

Here's a video of last year's nurse CPD event as a reminder of how much fun we had.

🌟 Meet Soft Tissue Specialist Ines Gordo! In this Q&A, she shares a major milestone in her surgical career. 🌟Before join...
28/05/2026

🌟 Meet Soft Tissue Specialist Ines Gordo! In this Q&A, she shares a major milestone in her surgical career. 🌟

Before joining NWVS, Ines completed a 12‑month Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) — an advanced post‑residency programme offered at only a handful of universities in the United States and not yet available in Europe.

👩‍⚕️ What did your fellowship involve?
• Intensive training within a high‑volume general surgery service, alongside a dedicated MIS caseload of more than 60 laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
• I also contributed research on alternative thoracic approaches and working space for feline thoracoscopy, presenting findings at international congresses.

🔍 What key areas did you develop?
• Advanced MIS techniques, including complex intracorporeal suturing
• Imaging‑guided procedures and interventional radiology exposure
• Greater confidence in case selection and perioperative decision‑making
• Research experience in emerging MIS approaches

🔥 What made the experience exceptional?
• A diverse and challenging caseload that accelerated learning
• Daily opportunities to refine MIS skills in a supportive academic environment
• And of course — the Florida sunshine was a welcome bonus

🐢 Most memorable case?
• Dystocia in a tortoise tops the list
• Also several rare thoracoscopic procedures, including persistence of the right aortic arch (PRAA) and MIS management of chylothorax.

Ines describes the fellowship as transformative, and she’s excited to bring this expertise to Northwest Veterinary Specialists — expanding MIS options and improving outcomes for the patients in her care.

Check out our website to understand more about MIS and what procedures can be performed using this technique https://www.nwspecialists.com/services/minimally-invasive-procedures/

🎉Congratulations Serena Monti 🎉We are incredibly proud of Serena Monti, Resident in Small Animal Surgery, who has been a...
24/05/2026

🎉Congratulations Serena Monti 🎉

We are incredibly proud of Serena Monti, Resident in Small Animal Surgery, who has been awarded the Peter Holt Award for the best clinical abstract by the Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons (AVSTS).

Serena's paper “Near‑infrared fluorescence‑guided minimally invasive surgery for iliosacral lymph node removal in 18 dogs (2023–2025)”, highlights her retrospective study on laparoscopic removal of iliosacral lymph nodes using near‑infrared fluorescence (NIRF) with indocyanine green (ICG) guidance.

Serena’s work demonstrates how intraoperative fluorescence can significantly improve the precision of lymph node localisation, supporting more accurate staging of neoplasms in dogs. A remarkable achievement and a meaningful contribution to advancing veterinary surgical practice.

Please join us in congratulating Serena on this fantastic achievement🌟

At Northwest Veterinary Specialists, we’re here to support you and your patients throughout the bank holiday weekend. 🐶😺...
22/05/2026

At Northwest Veterinary Specialists, we’re here to support you and your patients throughout the bank holiday weekend. 🐶😺

📞 Reception will be open at the following times:

• Saturday 23/05/26 — 9am–5pm
• Sunday 24/05/26 — 9am–3pm
• Monday 25/05/26 — 9am–1pm

21/05/2026

As Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month continues, we’re proud to celebrate our amazing Patient Care Assistants (PCAs). 🐾

Our dedicated PCAs play a vital role in supporting our vets and nurses every day, helping with responsibilities such as:

• Monitoring in-patients
• Feeding, walking, cleaning, and caring for patients
• Safely restraining animals for blood sampling and examinations
• Laboratory tasks
• Maintaining hospital hygiene and preparing theatre and surgical equipment
• Administration and client care services

Their compassion, patience, and genuine dedication make a huge difference to the wellbeing of our patients and the smooth running of our hospital.

Thank you to all of our wonderful PCAs for everything you do! 💙

In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, our oncology team has compiled key guidance on reducing risk and identify...
19/05/2026

In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, our oncology team has compiled key guidance on reducing risk and identifying early signs of skin cancer in pets.

Risk Reduction Tips:

🌞Minimise sun exposure between 11am–3pm

🧴Apply pet‑safe sun cream to high‑risk areas (ears, nose, abdomen, especially in light‑coloured or thin‑coated pets)

🌳Ensure access to shaded outdoor spaces

😎 Discourage cats from resting on sunny windowsills, as UV rays pe*****te glass

Early Indicators to Watch For:

🔎New or changing masses

🤕Non‑healing ulcers or sores

🥵Dark or unusual skin pigmentation

🙀Persistent itching or irritation

🐭Alterations in existing moles or skin tags

If you observe any of these signs, prompt veterinary evaluation is crucial. Early detection significantly improves outcomes.⏲️

Huge congratulations to three incredible members of our oncology team for their contributions to the second edition of S...
17/05/2026

Huge congratulations to three incredible members of our oncology team for their contributions to the second edition of Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. We're especially proud to see oncology included for the very first time in this edition. 🎉

Caroline Boothroyd, RVN and Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Oncology and Medicine, contributed to chapters on a**l sac apocrine gland adenocarcinoma and palliative care.

Oncology diplomates Mary Marrington and Jess Grant also shared their expertise with Mary covering neoplasia of the respiratory system, including nasal adenocarcinomas, pulmonary carcinoma/adenocarcinomas and metastatic tumours, while Jess covered urogenital neoplasia, mammary neoplasia and urothelial carcinoma.

Caroline shared: "The first edition of this book was my go-to for my internal medicine VTS preparation, and this book will appeal to nurses wanting to further their knowledge in individual disciplines."

An amazing achievement and a real reflection of the knowledge, dedication and passion within our team. The book is available on Amazon for anyone wanting to add it to their collection.

16/05/2026

🚨 Only a few places remaining! 🚨

Join us for our upcoming Dermatology CPD evening at Chester Zoo:

**Mastering Ear Disease: Clinical Challenges & Solutions**

📅 Wednesday 20th May
🕖 7:00pm start

Ellie Wyatt, will be sharing her latest approaches to managing complex ear disease, including practical tips, real case discussions and evidence-based solutions you can apply in practice.

✨ Your ticket includes:
🍷 Welcome drink
🍽️ Delicious buffet
🦒 Return ticket to Chester Zoo
🎓 High-quality CPD

All for just **£35pp including VAT**.

Don’t miss out — secure your place before tickets sell out! http://www.nwspecialists.com/vet-professionals/cpd/

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Delamere House, Ashville Point, Sutton Weaver
Frodsham
WA73FW

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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