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BRINGING THE VETERINARY SPECIALIST
DIRECTLY TO YOUR PRACTICE

REFER A CASE

Anaesthesia – Diagnostic Imaging – Cardiology – Internal Medicine – Feline Medicine – Neurology – Dermatology – Dentistry – Oncology – Ophthalmology – Exotics


VVS is your multi-disciplinary Virtual Referral Service


The VVS digital platform makes it possible to have real-time live interactions with Veterinary Specialists, enabling you to access specialist knowledge and advice for your patients wherever and whenever you need it.

Convenient for your clients. Less stressful for your patients, as they remain in the familiar surroundings of your clinic.

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Working with you to improve your patient outcomes


Improve your knowledge and skills through working up your own cases under the real-time live guidance of our Specialists. From interactive case discussions to real-time live consultations and guided case work-ups.

SERVICES

VVS Mission Statement

Our goal is to support veterinary colleagues to achieve clinical excellence, by bringing world-class,
multidisciplinary specialists into first opinion practices by using and developing ground breaking technology.

We focus on optimal animal welfare, upskilling and empowering veterinary professionals
with a clear aim of encouraging their growth as businesses and individuals.

Practice Excellence

VVS – What We Do


What Vets Say About VVS

The VVS service was introduced to our practice about a year ago as a cardiology
second opinion service but quickly expanded to other disciplines.

For me and all the vets in the practice, this was the very first contact to the much-talked-about telemedicine.

We were pleasantly surprised to find that VVS provided all the necessary kit to start the service
immediately and the support to use the tools has been extremely good from start.

The veterinary specialists are extremely helpful and patient to explain clearly the different
conditions and they always take extra time to improve my knowledge and, in case of the cardiology
service, my ultrasound scanning skills.

Communication is definitely one of the strongest points. The VVS specialists help us achieve a
diagnosis quicker, formulate a treatment plan and pass the information on to the clients in a clear way.

The real benefit for me is being able to follow up a case that otherwise would have been referred
elsewhere with little chance for me to learn the diagnostic process or the treatment; doing so I
can also improve my practical skills under the guidance of a specialist.

Dr. Luca Gaffuri
MRCVS

I highly recommend the Virtual Veterinary Specialists service. My patients, my clients and my team have benefited enormously. My patients and clients have received a specialist opinion, without needing to leave the practice and in a cost-effective manner. As a feline veterinary surgeon, this has been fantastic, as so many cats go without the help they need because owners do not want to travel them. As a veterinary surgeon, it has allowed me to develop my technical skills in ultrasound under the guidance of an understanding and helpful Specialist and given me tailored CPD. As an employer, it has given my team the help and motivation to work up their cases fully with resultant job satisfaction. As a business owner, it has helped keep the financial benefits of case work up within my business. I look forward to utilising the full range of services as they become available. I believe Virtual Veterinary Specialists is the future of veterinary medicine and will play a key role in retaining great vets in general practice in years to come.

Dr. Ellie Marriott BVSc MANZCVS MRCVS
Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine - Feline

The service you provide is excellent and I think well worth the cost to the client.

Dr. Carli Bentley
BVSc GPCert(SAM) MRCVS

The VVS platform has dramatically improved my work up of cardiac cases. I started as a novice in echocardiography. Nuala is a superb teacher and guides you through the echo process with patience and clarity. It’s ideal for patients who would otherwise have to travel to benefit from the expertise of a cardiology specialist. Nuala is very easy to work with and my own knowledge has increased way beyond what I could have gleaned from a referral report. Both my understanding of cardiology and my practical skills in performing the echo have improved through the ongoing discussion during the work ups. This really is an invaluable tool – I can’t recommend it enough!

Dr. Kat Hull
BVetMed MRCVS

Having the VVS service has been invaluable for us as a busy 24-hour hospital. We have been able to keep complex cases inhouse as well as progress as individuals with the more routine cases. I had zero experience of cardiac ultrasonography before having the VVS service and it has given me confidence that I can get a diagnosis! CPD just for working up a case is such a bonus. The patience shown when you first start is amazing and the teaching throughout top-notch! Our clients think it is a very forward-thinking service and love that we can get specialist input (both for initial diagnosis and follow up) but they can continue being cared for by the vets they know and trust.

Dr. Kelly Burrow
BVetMed PGCertSAS MRCVS

VVS has been such a great addition to our practice both for staff and owners. The service has given us the ability and confidence to pursue the diagnosis of conditions in-house, meaning that we as vets have a greater interest in the case, the owner and pet stay in a familiar environment and the practice financially benefits.

I quickly realised this was going to be a win, win, win situation when we trialed the service. There was no pressure but great support and endless patience from the team at VVS.

My staff have really benefited from being able to use this service too – their skill set has grown without feeling like they are stepping into uncharted territory. Whether it is advice on Oncology, live ultrasound guidance or Internal Medicine case reviews, the VVS Consultants have been there with up to date information, years of experience and moral support.

I can’t speak highly enough of all the VVS team.

Dr. Johanna Headley
BVetMed MRCVS

Having worked with VVS for 2 ½ years now, I could not be more impressed with the service, high-level medical expertise and equipment used. For a first opinion vet with an interest in cardiology, the opportunity to be able to offer specialist-level cardiology workups in-house has been invaluable. The service provides great value for money for the client, as well as the convenience of being able to have their much-loved pets assessed by a specialist without the stress or difficulty of distant referral.

Dr. Oliver Duprey
BVetMed BCs CertAVP MRCVS

Thanks again for all your help, I now have a bonded client for life but more importantly this dog is now free of pain.

Dr Anna Minoli
MRCVS

Using Virtual Veterinary Specialists has been easy, convenient and extremely beneficial.

Our clinic has been using the VVS phone call and written report service for approximately 10 months now and all our vets are thrilled with the service.

In contrast to calling a referral centre, we get a detailed written summary which incorporates case images, lab results and full clinical history. During phone consultations we don’t have to frantically take notes when discussing the case but can relax and engage in the conversation and listen to the playback later. Even better, this counts towards our CPD!

We have been able to share phone call recordings with each other to help with case sharing and our own learning. Whenever we need help we get a quick response and phone consultations are arranged at times which are convenient for us. When we have needed follow up on a case we have been able to speak to the same specialist for continuity.

Everyone we have had contact with at VVS has been considerate and supportive and they have helped us to make decisions about complex cases within the limitations of our clinic, giving us more confidence in our treatment plans.

We are a young progressive team who are eager to learn and we can’t wait to incorporate the live guided work ups into our practice. We thoroughly recommend the Virtual Veterinary Specialists service”.

Town and Country Vets Team, Aberdeen

What Vets Think Of Our Service

Satisfaction Levels
97%

Very Satisfied

Sound Quality
91%

Excellent / Very Good Quality

Video / Image Quality
97%

Very High / High Quality

Patient Care Improvement
90%

A Great Deal

Register for Free to Start Using the VVS Services Today!

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Recent Articles

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In Conversation: Internal Medicine Mentorship

A Vizsla with Ventricular Premature Complexes

Benefits To You

Here are a few of the many ways that VVS can benefit you, your practice and your patients.

THE VET

Specialist guidance empowers you to do more for your patients.

THE OWNER

Increased convenience in a familiar setting.

THE PET

Faster diagnosis under one roof.

THE SPECIALIST

Giving more pets access to specialist care.


Features

FEATURE 1
INCREASED SPECIALIST ACCESS


Integrate specialists seamlessly into your practice.

FEATURE 2
GROUNDBREAKING TECH


User-friendly patented technology allows the specialist to see what you see and hear what you hear.

FEATURE 3
WRITTEN REPORTS


All services are followed up with a written report.

FEATURE 1
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES


Personalised continuous professional development with certification on your own cases.

FEATURE 2
TIME EFFICIENT


For the patient, client, vet and specialist.

FEATURE 3
EASY TO ACCESS


Service can be accessed from desktop, laptop, tablet and your mobile.


Our Services

VVS offers a number of ways to access specialist support for your cases effortlessly.
From advice calls to live, guided real-time case investigations.

60 MINS | 30 MINS | 15 MINS

Specialist Real-Time Investigation

  • Retain case investigations in-house
  • Work-up your case with live specialist guidance using VVS Platform
  • Specialists can see what you see and hear what you hear.
  • Reach a diagnosis and discuss treatment plan, together.

1 REPORT

Specialist Online Report

  • Upload or email history and relevant test results
  • Receive full written specialist report for your case
  • Discipline-based

15 MINS

Specialist Advice Call

  • Talk to a specialist in the discipline you need, guaranteed
  • Helps you improve your case management
  • Specialist Advice Call can be attached as a file to your patient record
Do you enjoy cardiac scanning? Is this a skill you would like to grow and develop?

You can now perform specialist cardiac work-ups on your patients with the live-guidance of the experienced and friendly VVS cardiology team. 

Email info@vvs.vet for more information or visit www.vvs.vet.

You may also like to register for our upcoming 'Basic Echocardiography Continued' webinar with Dr  Brigite Pedro- Find the link in our bio. 

Catch Part 1 of the webinar series on Youtube. Link in Bio.

#virtualvet #virtualspecialist #veterinarycardiology #vetecho #vetcardio #cardiologist #smallanimalcardiology #smallanimalcardio #veterinarycpd #vetcpd #veterinaryreferral #virtualreferral #vetwebinar #smallanimalvet #smallanimalmedicine
Join us for an introduction to cardiac scanning and common cardiac measurements with our FREE Cardiology Webinar: Basic Echocardiography Continued. 

During this one-hour webinar, our host RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, Dr. Brigite Pedro, will talk continue to talk through the common views as well  and top tips to help you in your next cardiac work-up! 

‘Really helpful session, clear, concise and with excellent images.’

‘Extremely helpful webinar and all of the questions I had about echocardiography have been answered by Brigite.’

‘Great presentation! Very encouraging and am certainly keen to try these new skills learnt now!’

This webinar is a the second installment of our cardiology webinar series and is an excellent watch for those looking to advance their knowledge of echocardiography and improve patient care. Can’t make it live? Sign up, and you’ll receive the recording.

Sign up today and share with your colleagues! Find the link in our bio. 

If you missed the first webinar in the series on cardiac scanning and common echo views, you can catch up on our Youtube or through the link in our bio. 

www.vvs.vet

#vvs #virtualvet #virtualcpd #veterinarywebinar #veterinarycpd #vetcpd #vetwebinar #freecpd #cardiologycpd #vetcardio #veterinarycardiology #veterinaryreferral #virtualreferral
Happy Bank Holiday Monday!

We hope you are having a wonderful day, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather. 

If you are working today, remember we continue to be on hand today with our bookable advice calls and specialist-guided cardiology work-ups for your emergency patients. 

VVS are here for you. 

#virtualsupport #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #maybankholiday #bankholidayavailability 

www.vvs.vet
* Friday Feature *

In honour of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, we are celebrating the contributions of the wonderful RVNs at Virtual Veterinary Specialists.

Today we catch up with Referral Coordinator, Laura Richards. 

“I qualified from Hartpury University in 2019 and I’ve worked as an RVN in small animal first opinion practice and a university referral hospital as the deputy head theatre RVN. I served as a BVNA council member back when I was an SVN and have also been a council member as an RVN too! Since qualifying, I have gained my surgical nursing certificate and I am currently working towards a master’s degree in advanced veterinary nursing. I joined VVS as a referral coordinator in September last year and I absolutely love the different aspect of nursing that this role gives me.

What I love most about being an RVN is the endless opportunity that it provides. It provides an endless opportunity to learn. In a profession that is constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of what is already known, learning is the unique power to facilitate amazing care of patients. What being a part of VVS has taught me is that that power is not limited to being in practice, and we can do truly amazing things for animals, for vets, for owners all virtually. I am a true advocate of empowering RVNs, whether that be a nurse in practice, or a nurse that is branching out, breaking the mould, and diversifying into a different path. The nurses that I have worked alongside in the past, the present and who I will work alongside in the future are all incredible human beings, and I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of it."

Get in touch to find out more about working with VVS.

www.vvs.vet 

#planetRVN #VNAM2023 #whatVNsdo #EmpowerOurVNs #VNAM #bvna #veterinarynursing #vetnurseawarenessmonth #vetnurse #registeredveterinarynurse #vetstagram #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral
🌷 May Bank Holiday Monday 🌷 

We continue to be on hand during the upcoming bank holiday Monday with our bookable advice calls and specialist-guided cardiology work-ups for your emergency patients. 

Unable to get hold of a referral centre? Is your usual support network away from the practice this weekend? VVS are here for you. 

#virtualsupport #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #maybankholiday #bankholidayavailability 

www.vvs.vet
“Being able to offer my clients high value, referral-level scans, with myself in house has been invaluable. 

The VVS specialists are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable; they provide comprehensive advice to help with stabilisation, diagnostics and treatment plans. 

During my first cardiac scan with the VVS, the specialist cardiologist, Nuala, was calm, encouraging and clear with her instructions; I felt truly supported throughout. I left the scan with a real sense of achievement: I was able to obtain a diagnosis that previously would have been outside my level of expertise. 

The VVS team have not only helped my patients but they have also helped to build my clinical experience and confidence. “ 
- Dr Kirsty Stratfull MRCVS

Get in touch to find out more. 

www.vvs.vet 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #vvs #vetcardio #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #vetempowerment #vetlearning #upskilled #veterinarycardio #veterinaryimaging
* Friday Feature *

In honour of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, we are celebrating the contributions of the wonderful RVNs at Virtual Veterinary Specialists.

Today we catch up with Referral Coordinator, Abi, who will be taking over our Instagram stories today, so do head over and ask any questions you may have for her!

“I have worked as an RVN now for years. Initially in first opinion practice before moving over to sole charge OOH night nursing for two years. Last year I joined VVS and continue my nursing career here with an amazing team of nurses by my side.

I am a huge advocate for empowering and upskilling our fellow colleagues. The beauty of nursing lies in its wide-ranging opportunities, but our true power stems from our unwavering dedication to animal welfare and our sense of community. By supporting and empowering one another, we can continue to demonstrate the significance of our profession! 

The nurses we work with in practice are incredible, and I am so lucky to be able to work so closely with them all.’

Get in touch to find out more about working with VVS.

www.vvs.vet

#planetRVN #VNAM2023 #whatVNsdo #EmpowerOurVNs #VNAM #bvna #veterinarynursing #vetnurseawarenessmonth #vetnurse #registeredveterinarynurse #vetstagram #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral @thebvnaltd
Did you catch our recent webinar with Dr Clare Knottenbelt- 'Cancer Conversations: Breaking the News'.

Don't worry if you missed it, watch it back through the link in our bio. 

www.vvs.vet

#vetcpd #veterinarycpd #virtualvet #veterinaryoncology #veterinarysoftskills #veterinarysupport #vetlearning #veterinarylearning #veterinaryoncologist #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #vetmed #veterinarymedicine
*Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 2023*

Undertaking the numerous roles of a Veterinary Nurse takes blood, sweat and tears at times. To be the voice of the voiceless, and care for them with dignity and compassion around the clock, takes emotional, physical and mental strength. We are so grateful to all veterinary nurses for their hard work and the dedication they give to the role and to the profession. 

www.vvs.vet

#planetRVN #VNAM2023 #whatVNsdo #EmpowerOurVNs #VNAM #bvna #veterinarynursing #vetnurseawarenessmonth #vetnurse #registeredveterinarynurse #vetstagram #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral @thebvnaltd
* Friday Feature *

In honour of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, we are celebrating the contributions of the wonderful RVNs at Virtual Veterinary Specialists.

We catch up with senior Referral Coordinator, Hannah, who discusses what empowerment in the veterinary nursing profession looks like to her.

“My work in a busy primary practice showed me the difficult balance required to offer an outstanding service, often on a limited budget, whilst managing client expectations and above all protecting patient welfare. My years in referral nursing exposed me to the cutting-edge treatment options available to our patients and experience in managing complex clinical cases across 11 specialist disciplines.

Veterinary nurses play a pivotal role in a patient’s outcome, often spending more hands-on time with a particular patient than the case vet. This puts them in the optimal position to monitor patient status and detect early signs of potential deterioration or complications. It is so important to value, upskill and truly utilise the knowledge and skillset within our profession.

My role at VVS as referral coordinator allows me to support both vets and nurses in practice, facilitating advanced procedures for patients who need them within the comfort of their primary practice. Not only do we get to help the patients but also support our nursing colleagues with the challenge of managing patients with advanced heart disease and other conditions.

It is a pleasure to work for a company who sees the true potential of veterinary nurses, encouraging professional development by their involvement in the unique and exciting CPD and clinical services we offer.”

Get in touch to find out more about working with VVS.

www.vvs.vet

#planetRVN #VNAM2023 #whatVNsdo #EmpowerOurVNs #VNAM #bvna #veterinarynursing #vetnurseawarenessmonth #vetnurse #registeredveterinarynurse #vetstagram #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral @thebvnaltd
🔎🔬 Working out the problem 🔬🔍 

Peggy is a 7-year old neutered female Persian cat who presented with a five day history of progressively worsening inappetence. 

She also vomited up some white frothy material just before being brought to the clinic, and the owner reports she has become lethargic at home. 

Follow along Professor Rob Foale’s problem-orientated approach to Peggy’s case on the blog on our website. 

Find the link in our bio. 

Professor Rob Foale offers internal medicine mentorship for vets, contact info@vvs.vet for more information or visit our website buff.ly/3GRPJk6 for more details. 

#internalmedicine #smallanimalmedicine #smallanimalinternalmedicine #veterinaryblog #vetcpd #problemorientatedmedicine #veterinarycpd #virtualvet #veterinarymentorship #veterinarylearning #vetlearning #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist
📋 Patient with weight gain and abdominal distension 📋 

Read the full case study, and find what this laproscopy image means in our recent blog post.

Link in our bio. 

www.vvs.vet 

#vetcpd #vetblog #vetcasestudy #veterinaryblog #vetmed #smallanimalmedicine #caninemedicine #smallanimalmedic #veterinarycpd #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #internalmedicine #virtualreferral #vvs #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist
👑 Coronation Weekend 👑 

If you are watching the coronation service, attending a 'Big Lunch' in your community or volunteering for #TheBigHelpOut we wish you a wonderful weekend. 

Here at VVS we will be dining on Coronation Quiche and listening to the Coronation concert. 🎵 

Remember, we are available for emergency support on Monday 8th May in all specialist disciplines! 

www.vvs.vet

#Coronation #coronationweekend #kingcharles #virtualvet #vvs #virtualsupport #virtualspecialist #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral
Cancer conversations with clients can be challenging and emotive and sometime it is difficult to know how to deliver the news in both a compassionate but informative way.

In our recent webinar Dr Clare Knottenbelt discussed this important topic and shared her experiences when breaking the news. 

We can't recommend this engaging and thought provoking session enough. Find the link in our bio. 

Please watch, save and share with your colleagues.

www.vvs.vet

#veterinaryoncology #veterinarycancer #veterinarycommunication #vetskills #vetcpd #vetmed #oncology #veterinarycpd #vetsupport #veterinarycpd #virtualvet #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist #veterinaryreferral #vetchemo #veterinarychemotherapy #vetwebinar #veterinarywebinar
!Oncology Webinar- This Evening!

Tonight at 7.30pm join Dr Clare Knottenbelt, VVS Oncology Specialist as she guides you through the difficult 'Cancer Conversation'. 

Register for the free webinar through the link in our bio. 

We hope to see you there 😀 

www.vvs.vet 

#veterinarywebinar #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #vetwebinar #virtualreferral #vvs #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #veterinaryoncology #smallanimalmedicine #veterinarymedicine #oncology #vetonco #vetsupport #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist
📒 Case Study 📒 

“Billy” is an 8-year-old MN Labrador who had been in his owners’ possession since he was a puppy.  He had been regularly vaccinated, he had no travel history, and no past history of illness at all.  However, he presented to his vet due his owner starting to become concerned that he was “putting on weight”, he was more lethargic than normal and he seemed to get tired much more quickly than he used to when he was out on a walk. 

Read more about Billy's case in our blog post through the link in our bio. 

www.vvs.vet

#vetcpd #vetblog #vetcasestudy #veterinaryblog #vetmed #smallanimalmedicine #caninemedicine #smallanimalmedic #veterinarycpd #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #internalmedicine #virtualreferral #vvs #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist
BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AVAILABILITY

We would just like to remind you that we are here to help over the upcoming bank holiday Mondays ☀👑

We have emergency availability in cardiology, radiology reports (with urgent turnaround available everyday), internal medicine, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology and anaesthesia! 

Contact us via email (info@vvs.vet) or complete our online referral form if you have any cases that we can help with!

We hope you have a lovely long weekend, 

The VVS Team 😊

www.vvs.vet
💊 * Free Oncology Webinar- Next Week *💉 

Join Dr Clare Knottenbelt, VVS Oncology Specialist as she guides you through the difficult 'Cancer Conversation'. 

Clare will share her experience and advice to help guide you in these discussions with clients. 

Clare strongly encourages you to have all the facts when breaking bad news as this can make a real difference to both you and the owner. 

🕥 When: Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 7.30pm 
💻 Where: Online (Zoom) 
📜 CPD Certificate?: Yes! All who watch live on the night will get a CPD certificate. 
👀 Can I watch back? Yes! A recording will be shared afterwards to all registrants. 

Register for FREE through the link in our bio. 

www.vvs.vet 

#webinar #vetwebinar #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #freevetcpd #virtualvet #vvs #virtualreferral #veterinaryoncology #vetonco #veterinaryspecialist #vetspecialist #veterinaryreferral #vetlearning
❓ Syncope or seizure? ❓ 

The distinction between a seizure, a syncopal episode or simply falling over may be quite challenging. 

Read our blog post by VVS Cardiologist Dr Pedro Oliveira as he helps you to distinguish between the two....
 
Link in Bio!

#vetcpd #vetblog #veterinaryblog #vvs #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryreferral #smallanimalcardiology #smallanimal #veterinarycpd #vetsupport #vetcardio
Today is Earth Day and we are sharing ‘top tips for sustainability in practice’!

We are keeping these as simple as possible because easy actions can have big wins for the environment. 

1.	Reduce overall energy use and improve energy efficiency:
Turn off lights and swap to LED bulbs. Remember to power down computers and equipment at the end of the day, or when not in use, rather than leaving on standby mode. Look into how well insulated your practice building is, and also find out if you are with a renewable energy provider. 💡

2.	Reconsider your resource usage and wastage:
Reduce resources, where clinically appropriate, consider reusable items instead of single use. Repair or repurpose items, can older, faulty, or broken equipment be refurbished or given a new home elsewhere? Recycle and segregate waste appropriately, consider terracycle schemes and check your local council recycling policies. ♻️

3.	Create a sustainability culture:
Facilitate conversations about climate change and sustainability in your team. Involve everyone in the practice, individual actions propel collective change and together we can all take steps to look after our environment better. 🌳

www.vvs.vet

#sustainability #sustainabilityinpractice #veterinarypractice #veterinarypracticetips #ecovet #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #whatvetsdo #whatvnsdo #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist
* Join us for our upcoming oncology webinar * 

Join Dr Clare Knottenbelt, VVS Oncology Specialist as she guides you through the difficult 'Cancer Conversation'.

Clare will share her experience and advice to help guide you in these discussions with clients. Clare strongly encourages you to have all the facts when breaking bad news as this can make a real difference to both you and the owner.

🕥  When: Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 7.30pm 
💻  Where: Online (Zoom)
📜 CPD Certificate?: Yes! All who watch live on the night will get a CPD certificate. 
👀  Can I watch back? Yes! A recording will be shared afterwards to all registrants. 

Register for FREE through the link in our bio. 

www.vvs.vet 

#webinar #vetwebinar #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #freevetcpd #virtualvet #vvs #virtualreferral #veterinaryoncology #vetonco #veterinaryspecialist #vetspecialist #veterinaryreferral #vetlearning
We just had to share this wonderful testimonial!

" Being able to offer my clients high value, referral-level scans with myself in house has been invaluable. 

The VVS specialists are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable; they provide comprehensive advice to help with stabilisation, diagnostics and treatment plans. 

During my first cardiac scan with VVS, the specialist cardiologist, Nuala, was calm, encouraging and clear with her instructions; I felt truly supported throughout. I left the scan with a real sense of achievement: I was able to obtain a diagnosis that previously would have been outside my level of expertise. The VVS team have not only helped my patients but they have also helped to build my clinical experience and confidence." 

- Dr Kirsty Stratfull MRCVS

www.vvs.vet 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #vvs #testimonial #vetcardio #vetsupport #veterinarysupport #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #veterinarylearning
Become the clinician you want to be with our VVS Internal Medicine Mentorship! 

It’s the perfect way to build confidence in your clinical decision making, and develop your internal medicine approach. 

Our flexible mentorship programme is lead by Professor Rob Foale, RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and includes: 
 - A monthly interactive, live case-based group seminar 
 - Monthly private one hour 1-2-1 Mentorship Session 
 - Supportive closed Facebook Group 
 - In-depth case analysis and learning 

www.vvs.vet/vvs-mentorship/ 

#veterinarymentor #veterinarymentroship #smallanimalmedicine #internalmedicine #virtualvet #virtualsupport #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #vetlearning #vetsupport #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #veterinarysupport #vvs
📢 Calling all Veterinary Practices 📢 

Did you know you can submit your radiographs for specialist review easily through our website? It is now available to all practices in the UK.... and beyond. 

Follow the link below to request a specialist report for your radiographs. 

www.vvs.vet/vvs-radiology-service/ 

#veterinaryradiology #radiologyrequest #virtualvet #veterinarycare #vetmed #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist #vvs
Happy National Pet Day!

Today is a day to appreciate and celebrate our pets and all of the joy they bring in to our lives.

We are honoured to be trusted with so many peoples precious pets. As pet owners ourselves we know how important our furry friends are and it is a real privilege. 

Extra belly rubs and ear scratches for all our wonderful pets today!

www.vvs.vet 

#happynationalpetday #nationalpetday #virtualvet #virtualreferral #petvet #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #vvs
Happy Easter from all of us at VVS!

We continue to be on hand during the upcoming bank holiday monday with advice calls and specialist-guided cardiology work-ups for your emergency patients.

Unable to get hold of a referral centre? 

Is your usual support network away from the practice this weekend?

VVS are here for you. 

#virtualsupport #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #easterweekend #easteravailability

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❣️ Basic Echocardiography Webinar ❣️

Join Dr Brigite Pedro, VVS Cardiology Specialist as she shares her top tips on how to approach echocardiography. 

From how to position yourself comfortably when scanning to common echo views and what to be assessing when obtaining these views. 

Catch up for free through the link in our bio. 

We have had amazing feedback from everyone who came on the night, so definitely one to watch! 

www.vvs.vet 

#vetcpd #vetcardio #veterinarycardiology #vetwebinar #veterinarycpd #vvs #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #echocardiography #vetlearning #vetsupport
Wishing you a very happy Easter period! 🐣 

Virtual Veterinary Specialists remains available to support you during the easter period. We will be providing cardiology availability on bank holiday Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April with specialist support for your urgent and emergency cases. Please do get in touch on those days should you require assistance. 💐 

We also remain available for advice calls and written reports across all of our disciplines during this time:
•	Cardiology
•	Anaesthesia
•	Internal Medicine
•	Oncology
•	Neurology
•	Dermatology
•	Ophthalmology
•	Exotics
•	Radiology reports 
 
Please do get in touch via WhatsApp, email (info@vvs.vet) or phone (0207 043 2283) on those days should you require support. 📱

With warmest wishes. 🐤 

The VVS Team 🐰 

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#virtualvet #virtualreferral #specialistsupport #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #easteravailability #happyeaster #vvs #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #vetmed
April Fools! 🃏 

Fear not, we will most definitely not be introducing the VVS Roulette!
 
Our advice calls are always tailored to your needs and specific to your case requirements. We request history in advance of the call to ensure the specialist from your requested discipline are fully up to date with your patient’s history and your key concerns. They are organized for a time convenient to you. 👏 

See our specialists as a supportive extension of your clinical team. 

We can support you with your clinical cases in 11 specialist veterinary disciplines... 

• Cardiology ❤️ 
• Anaesthesia 💉 
• Internal Medicine 📋 
• Feline Medicine 🐱
• Oncology 💊 
• Diagnostic Imaging 💻 
• Neurology 🧠 
• Dermatology 🐩 
• Ophthalmology 👁️ 
• Exotics 🦎 
• Dentistry 🦷 

To arrange specialist support for your clinical case with one of our friendly, experienced specialists email info@vvs.vet to arrange or complete our referral form on our website. 

Support is available as a specialist advice call or as a written report depending on your preference. www.vvs.vet/refer-a-case/ 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #vvs #veterinarysepcialist #veterinarysupport #veterinarycare #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #clinicalsupport #aprilfools
April Fools! 🃏 

Fear not, we will most definitely not be introducing the VVS Roulette!
 
Our advice calls are always tailored to your needs and specific to your case requirements. We request history in advance of the call to ensure the specialist from your requested discipline are fully up to date with your patient’s history and your key concerns. They are organized for a time convenient to you. 👏 

See our specialists as a supportive extension of your clinical team. 

We can support you with your clinical cases in 11 specialist veterinary disciplines... 

• Cardiology ❤️ 
• Anaesthesia 💉 
• Internal Medicine 📋 
• Feline Medicine 🐱
• Oncology 💊 
• Diagnostic Imaging 💻 
• Neurology 🧠 
• Dermatology 🐩 
• Ophthalmology 👁️ 
• Exotics 🦎 
• Dentistry 🦷 

To arrange specialist support for your clinical case with one of our friendly, experienced specialists email info@vvs.vet to arrange or complete our referral form on our website. 

Support is available as a specialist advice call or as a written report depending on your preference. www.vvs.vet/refer-a-case/ 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #vvs #veterinarysepcialist #veterinarysupport #veterinarycare #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #clinicalsupport #aprilfools
Introducing VVS Roulette!

Take your chance with the VVS Roulette in our new advice call service. 🎲 

Half the price of our usual VVS specialist advice calls, spin the wheel and enjoy a total surprise of which VVS specialist you speak to! 🎰 

At the end of the line you could find our lovely anaesthetist, one of our brilliant internal medics, a smiley VVS ophthalmologist or anyone from our team of 11 specialist veterinary disciplines! ☎️ 

Chance your luck, you may get the discipline you need first time. If not you enjoy a fun and interesting chat with one of our friendly VVS specialists. 🍀 

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#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #vvs #veterinarysepcialist #veterinarysupport #veterinarycare #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #clinicalsupport
What disciplines can you support me with? 🤔 

We can support you with your clinical cases in 11 specialist veterinary disciplines... 

• Cardiology ❤️ 
• Anaesthesia 💉 
• Internal Medicine 📋 
• Feline Medicine 🐱
• Oncology 💊 
• Diagnostic Imaging 💻 
• Neurology 🧠 
• Dermatology 🐩 
• Ophthalmology 👁️ 
• Exotics 🦎 
• Dentistry 🦷 

To arrange specialist support for your clinical case with one of our friendly, experienced specialists email info@vvs.vet to arrange or complete our referral form on our website. 

Support is available as a specialist advice call or as a written report depending on your preference. buff.ly/3vnmgYP 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #vvs #veterinarysepcialist #veterinarysupport #veterinarycare #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #clinicalsupport
When Should I Start Pimobendan? 💊 

In our latest blog post Dr Joao Neves discusses the usefulness and limitations of murmur intensity in managing pre-clinical stages of mitral valve disease in small breed dogs. 

Link in Bio 📲 

#vetcpd #vetblog #veterinaryblog #vvs #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryreferral #smallanimalcardiology #smallanimal #veterinarycpd #vetsupport #vetcardio
It's Friday! We hope you have a brilliant weekend!

If you are curious about what it is like working with VVS? This testimonial says it all!

Interested? Get in touch by emailing info@vvs.vet or visit www.vvs.vet 

#testimonial #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #vetsupport #veterinarysupport #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #virtualreferral
Become the clinician you want to be with our VVS Internal Medicine Mentorship! It’s the perfect way to build confidence in your clinical decision making, and develop your internal medicine approach.

Our flexible mentorship programme is lead by Professor Rob Foale, RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and includes: 

-	A monthly interactive, live case-based group seminar 
-	Monthly private one hour 1-2-1 Mentorship Session 
-	Supportive closed Facebook Group
-	In-depth case analysis and learning

Visit the link in our bio!

#veterinarymentor #veterinarymentroship #smallanimalmedicine #internalmedicine #virtualvet #virtualsupport #vetcpd #veterinarycpd #vetlearning #vetsupport #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #veterinarysupport #vvs
❔ A Small Breed Dog With A Heart Murmur – Should I Start Pimobendan? ❔ 

In our latest blog post Dr Joao Neves discusses the usefulness and limitations of murmur intensity in managing pre-clinical stages of mitral valve disease. 

Find the link in our bio 📱 

#vetcpd #vetblog #veterinaryblog #vvs #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryreferral #smallanimalcardiology #smallanimal #veterinarycpd #vetsupport #vetcardio
📢 Calling all Veterinary Practices 📢 

Did you know you can submit your radiographs for specialist review easily through our website?

It is now available to all practices in the UK.... and beyond. 

Follow the link below to request a specialist report for your radiographs. 

www.vvs.vet/vvs-radiology-service/ 

#veterinaryradiology #radiologyrequest #virtualvet #veterinarycare #vetmed #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist #vvs
🍗 Are we starving our patients for too long before anaesthesia? 🍖 

How do you talk to your clients about pre-anaesthetic starvation in your patients? 

 “Don’t give him any breakfast” 🥐 
 “Starve from 10pm the night before” 🕙 
 “Don’t give her anything to eat after midnight” 🌃 

This often leads to very prolonged starvation times, especially if owners give the animal their evening meal at the usual time and then nothing but water afterwards. For a patient fed their supper at 6pm, that has an anaesthetic at 11am the next morning, they have been starved for 17 hours! 

The consensus is that the likelihood of regurgitation is greater with starvation times of 12-18 hours, than it is with shorter starvation times of 2-4 hours. In people, it was found extending the duration of preoperative fasting was associated with increased gastric acidity and an increased occurrence of reflux. 

Current American Animal Hospital Association guidelines are for a fasting period of just 4-6 hours in healthy adult patients with no water withhold. Animals less than 2kg in weight or less than 8weeks of age should be fasted for 1-2 hours only. The only patients that should have a more prolonged starvation are those at risk of regurgitation e.g. those with delayed gastric emptying. 

The way we communicate with our owners should also change; try talking about a “give a final small meal” time rather than a “starve from” time. 

Get in touch to book a virtual appointment with Dr Nicki Grint, our European RCVS recognised specialist in veterinary anaesthesia, to revise your anaesthesia protocols. 

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#anaesthesia #anaesthesiaspecialist #veterinary #virtualveterinaryspecialists #VVS #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #virtualreferral
'Platelet Concentrate: What is it?'

Watch this fascinating webinar from VVS Internal Medicine Specialist Professor Rob Foale as he discusses platelets and the new product from Pet Blood Bank UK. 🩸

Watch now for free through the link in our bio! 📲

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#vetcpd #petbloodbank #veterinarywebinar #veterinarycpd #freecpd #petbloodbankuk #vvs #vvsvet #virtualvet #veterinarymentorship #veterinaryreferral #smallanimalmedicine #internalmedicine
You can now submit your radiographs for specialist review easily through our website!

Available to all practices in the UK and beyond. Follow the link to find out more and request a specialist report for your radiographs.

https://www.vvs.vet/vvs-radiology-service/ 

#veterinaryradiology #radiologyrequest #virtualvet #veterinarycare #vetmed #virtualreferral #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist #vvs

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