Internal Medicine

Our Internal Medicine service is the largest discipline in the Small Animal Referral Hospital. The service is led by a team of European Specialists in internal medicine  who work closely with fellow Specialists in neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology and dermatology to ensure a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach. The medicine team also work alongside the Soft Tissue Surgery service and may be involved with patient care both pre and post-operatively. 

Our specialities include:

Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Endocrine disease
Respiratory disease
Haematological disorders
Immune-mediated disorders
Exotic disease

Diagnostic procedures available:

• Arthrocentesis
• Blood transfusion
• Bone marrow aspiration and core biopsy
• Bronchoscopy and BAL
• CSF collection and analysis
• Cystoscopy
• Fluoroscopy (barium swallow)
• GI Endoscopy
• Retrograde urethrogram with fluoroscopy
• Rhinoscopy & trephination or nasal soak

Supportive services available:

• In-house diagnostics including blood gas analysis, haematology, biochemistry and coagulation testing
• Full on-site diagnostic laboratories providing same-day results
• Diagnostic ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI on site
• Transfusion medicine and blood products for both dogs and cats
• Enteral and Parenteral nutrition
• Multi-modal pain management
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• State of the art ICU with critical care specialists.