We provide an exceptionally high level of service to referring vets, clients and their pets. Based at our main hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire our referral team is composed of Certificate holders and surgeons currently studying for diplomas in their specialist areas.
We provide a friendly supportive and efficient service. For any queries or to arrange a referral appointment, please contact us on 01793 528341.
We are happy to discuss any case with you and arrange a suitable appointment directly with your client if you wish.
We currently accept referrals in the following areas:
- Dentistry - oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Soft tissue surgery including cardiothoracics, laprascopy and thoracoscopy.
- Orthopaedics
- Opthalmology
We can also answer any queries that you have have regarding the use of our CT scanner.
Click HERE to download a referral form
Click HERE to view current CPD Courses available
PARTNERSHIP GUARANTEE
We understand that how we treat your clients reflects not only on us as providers of referral services but also on your practice as you have made the recommendation for referral. We believe that a successful referral case is one which enhances both our reputation and yours.
We also understand that our relationship with you as the referring practice should be a partnership based on confidence and trust. We therefore will: Communicate fully and clearly with you at all times. Listen to and act on any comments or suggestions that you make about our service.
Guarantee that we will not register referred clients in our first opinion practice for life.
The Referral Team
Peter Southerden BVSc MBA DipEVDC MRCVS
Peter qualified in 1984 and established Eastcott Veterinary Hospital in 1987. He became a Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Dentistry in 2010 and is a recognised European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry. Peter has been seeing referral cases in oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry for several years.
Tim Charlesworth MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS
Tim qualified in 2001 & joined Eastcott Veterinary Hospital in 2003. He obtained the RCVS certificate in small animal surgery (CertSAS) in 2006 & is currently enrolled & studying towards the RCVS diploma in small animal soft tissue surgery – DSAS(ST).
Duncan Barnes MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS
Duncan qualified in 2001 & after working in small animal practice in Essex he joined Eastcott Veterinary Hospital in 2007. He was awarded the RCVS Certificate in small animal surgery in 2006.
Ida Gilbert BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS
Ida graduated from Bristol in 1995. She joined the practice in 1997 after two years in mixed practice. She obtained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2001.
We understand that how we treat your clients reflects not only on us as providers of referral services but also on your practice as you have made the recommendation for referral. We believe that a successful referral case is one which enhances both our reputation and yours.
We also understand that our relationship with you as the referring practice should be a partnership based on confidence and trust. We therefore will: Communicate fully and clearly with you at all times. Listen to and act on any comments or suggestions that you make about our service.
Guarantee that we will not register referred clients in our first opinion practice for life.
Mon to Fri 7am - 8pm
01793 528341
01793 491066
