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Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company).
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Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is a state-of-the-art veterinary practice located in Solihull, West Midlands. We provide top-quality care both for pets in the surrounding area and also for those referred to us by their own veterinary surgeons for specialist investigation and treatment. We have a team of highly trained and skilled veterinary specialists working in the fields of:
• O

rthopaedics (bone and joint problems)
• Ophthalmology (eye disorders)
• Neurology (spinal, brain and nerve disorders)
• Spinal surgery (for patients with severe neck or back pain/paralysis)
• Soft tissue surgery (surgery for cancers, airway disorders, hernias, ruptures, blood vessel shunts etc)
• Internal medicine (problems such as vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, diabetes, cancer etc)
• Oncology (cancer diagnosis, surgery and chemotherapy)
• Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning)
• Anaesthesia, analgesia, critical care (general anaesthetics and pain management)

For more information about the services we offer and to access a wealth of information about pet care and health issues, see our fantastic website - www.willows.uk.net

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is part of the Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company). You can find our terms of use and privacy policy by visiting:

Privacy statement - https://www.mars.com/privacy
Legal notice - https://willows.uk.net/legal/
Contact Information - https://willows.uk.net/contact/

14/08/2026

💚🐾 The Great Willows Challenge Update! 🐾💚

We've officially smashed 1,000 collective miles! 🎉🏃🚶🚴🏊

Our amazing Willows team have been getting out and about throughout August, walking, running, cycling and swimming to clock up the miles in support of Vetlife.

And we're only just getting started! 💪🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part so far. Every single mile is helping us get closer to our goal while raising money for a fantastic cause.

Want to support the challenge? 💚
🔗 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/willowschallenge?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=OF

1,000 miles down… let's see how many more we can do! 🐾🔥

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12/08/2026

🐾💚 Sybil’s Journey Back to Comfort 💚🐾

Meet Sybil, a beautiful Parson Russell Terrier who was referred to Willows following an old injury to her wrist, which had left her with ongoing forelimb lameness.

Our Orthopaedic Specialist Toby Gemmill performed X-rays which revealed severe damage and osteoarthritis affecting the joint. To help relieve her ongoing pain and restore the function of her limb, Sybil underwent a pancarpal arthrodesis, a procedure which fuses the wrist joint.

Eight weeks after surgery, Sybil has recovered beautifully and has continued to go from strength to strength! 🐶✨

Pancarpal arthrodesis aims to eliminate painful movement within a damaged wrist while allowing pets to regain excellent use of their limb. When successful, the procedure can give otherwise debilitated pets the opportunity to return to an active and happy life.

At Willows, our Orthopaedic team have been performing these procedures for several decades and have developed innovative techniques to help achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients 💚🐾

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07/08/2026

🎉🐾 Welcome to Our New Rotating Interns! 🐾🎉

This month, we are delighted to welcome six new rotating interns to the Willows Internship Programme! 💚

Over the next 12 months, they will gain hands on experience across a wide range of specialist services, including Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic Imaging, and our Out of Hours Service.

Pictured from top left to bottom right:

✨ James Holliday – Interested in Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care, with aspirations to pursue specialist training.

✨ Alexa Fung – Looking forward to expanding her knowledge and developing her skills across all disciplines.

✨ Abby Middleton – Keen to broaden her clinical experience and build on her skills throughout the internship.

✨ Gracia Tian – Has a strong interest in Surgery and hopes to continue her journey towards specialist training.

✨ Rowan Moore – Particularly interested in Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care and excited to further her knowledge.

✨ Jordan Dagistani – Has a strong interest in Internal Medicine and plans to pursue specialist training in the future.

We're excited to have you all join Team Willows and look forward to supporting you throughout the year. We wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter and can't wait to see where your careers take you! 💚🐾

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05/08/2026

📢🐾 LAST CALL – FREE CPD WEBINAR TONIGHT! 🐾📢

There's still time to join us this evening for our interactive Radiology Film Reading webinar with Dr Jinjing He.

Test your radiology skills by reviewing a series of X ray cases before discussing the findings, differentials, and key learning points live with our specialist team. It's a fantastic opportunity to build confidence in interpreting radiographs alongside fellow veterinary professionals.

📅 Tonight, Wednesday 5th August
⏰ 7:30pm – 9:00pm
💻 Online Webinar

⏳ Final spaces are still available!

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/WillowsCPD

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03/08/2026

💚🐾 Great Willows Challenge Update! 🐾💚

What an incredible start to The Great Willows Challenge! 🎉

Over the weekend, members of the Willows team have been out walking, running, and cycling, clocking up an amazing number of miles in support of Vetlife 💚🚶🏃🚴

A special shout out goes to Head of Anaesthesia Alessandra Lowe and Head of Soft Tissue Surgery Will Robinson, who took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge! 🏔️👏

Together, they covered an incredible 80km, climbed 3,250 metres of elevation, and completed the challenge over 12 hours. An amazing achievement and a fantastic contribution towards our team total! 💪✨

A huge well done to everyone who has already got involved. We can't wait to see what the rest of August has in store as we continue to raise money for this fantastic cause.

If you'd like to support the team and donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:
💚 https://www.justgiving.com/page/willowschallenge?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=OF

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31/07/2026

🎉👏 Congratulations to Toby Gemmill! 👏🎉

We are delighted to congratulate our Orthopaedic Specialist Toby Gemmill on his appointment as Chair of the AO Veterinary Education Commission (AO VEC) for a three year term, beginning in July 2026 🌍📚

The AO Foundation is a global not for profit organisation dedicated to advancing the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through education, research, innovation, and collaboration. Through its international education programmes, the AO helps train veterinary surgeons from around the world, shaping the future of orthopaedic surgery.

Having been part of the Willows team since 2005, Toby's appointment is a testament to his expertise, dedication, and passion for veterinary education.

Speaking about his appointment, Toby said:

"I am proud and humbled to have been elected to this role as Chair of the AO Veterinary Education Commission. The next three years will inevitably bring challenges but also opportunities, and I am looking forward to continuing to position the AO as the premier provider of veterinary orthopaedic surgical education around the world." 🌍

Congratulations, Toby, on this fantastic and well deserved achievement. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of Team Willows! 💚🐾

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29/07/2026

💚🐾 The Great Willows Challenge Starts This Saturday! 🐾💚

This Saturday 1st August, members of the Willows team will be kicking off The Great Willows Challenge in support of Vetlife 🚶🏃🚴🏊🐕

Throughout August, we'll be challenging ourselves to see how many miles we can cover together by walking, running, cycling, swimming, or even walking our dogs. Every mile completed will contribute towards our collective team total because every mile counts! 🌟

This year, we're proud to be supporting Vetlife, a charity that provides vital emotional, health, and financial support to people working within the veterinary profession 💚

We'll be sharing regular updates throughout August, keeping you up to date with our progress, celebrating milestones, and showing you how much we've raised along the way.

If you'd like to support our challenge and help us raise money for this incredible cause, you can donate here:
💚 https://www.justgiving.com/page/willowschallenge?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=OF

Thank you for cheering us on and supporting both our team and the amazing work that Vetlife does! 🐾✨

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22/07/2026

🎓💚 Farewell to Our Rotating Interns 💚🎓

This month, we said a fond farewell to six of our rotating interns as they completed their 12 month internship at Willows 🐾✨

A huge congratulations to Laura, Rachel, Natalie, Joao, Eloise, and Sophie, who have each been an invaluable part of the Willows team throughout the past year. From supporting our clinical services to caring for patients during out of hours, their dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work have made a real difference 💚

We are delighted that two of our interns will be staying with Willows, joining our Out of Hours Service as Emergency Vets. The others are embarking on exciting new opportunities, including specialist internships, further qualifications, and roles in small animal practice.

Pictured here enjoying a farewell breakfast together, we want to thank them all for their commitment over the last 12 months and wish each of them every success in the next chapter of their careers. We can't wait to see where your journeys take you! 🌟

Good luck from everyone at Willows! 👏🐾💚

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15/07/2026

🐾💚 Simba's Journey to Recovery 💚🐾

After a suspected kick from a horse, Simba, a handsome Labradoodle, was referred to our Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial team with a serious jaw injury.

A CT scan confirmed a fractured lower jaw, along with a premolar tooth that had split in half. Simba first underwent surgery to remove the damaged tooth before returning to theatre the following day for specialist repair of his jaw, carefully realigning the fracture to give it the very best chance to heal 🦷✨

Following weeks of recovery and plenty of TLC, repeat CT imaging showed Simba's jaw had healed beautifully, with no further concerns 💚

Today, Simba is back to his mischievous self, enjoying life and making the most of his paddling pool in the garden! ☀️💦🐶

🎥 Watch Simba's remarkable recovery and see how he's getting back to doing what he loves most.

13/07/2026

🐾💙 Captain’s Journey to Recovery 💙🐾

Meet Captain, a handsome 9 year old German Shepherd and retired West Midlands Police general purpose dog 🐶🚔

After serving for three years, Captain retired in 2021 following a ruptured cruciate ligament. Unfortunately, the physical demands of his working life continued to take their toll, and advanced imaging later revealed significant damage to his spine.

Captain was referred to our Neurology team through the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, an incredible charity dedicated to supporting, rehabilitating, protecting, and celebrating both serving and retired police dogs across the United Kingdom 💙🐾

To help relieve the pressure on his spinal cord and improve his comfort and mobility, Captain underwent spinal surgery at Willows. Following his procedure, he is now recovering well at home with plenty of rest, alongside a tailored rehabilitation programme including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.

We are delighted to see Captain making great progress and hope he will soon be back to enjoying everything retirement has to offer after years of dedicated service 💚

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Address

Willows Veterinary Centre, Highlands Road, Shirley
Solihull
B904NH

Telephone

+441217127070

Website

https://www.willows.uk.net/

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