Southfields Veterinary Specialists

🎃 Happy Halloween to all those celebrating! 👻 Halloween can be a ‘spooktacular’ time for many, but it can be a stressful experience for pets. Here are some helpful tips to keep them safe and happy during the Halloween season: 🐶 Reassure your pets if you’re dressing up. Masks and makeup might be fun for you, but they could scare your pets if they don't recognise you. 🚪 Keep pets secure as doors open and close for trick-or-treaters. Make sure they stay away from escape routes, and ensure they're microchipped just in case! 🎆 If bright lights or loud noises are anticipated, provide a safe space where your pets can retreat and feel comfortable. 🍬 Keep treats out of reach—chocolate, sweets, and anything with xylitol can be dangerous for pets. 🎃 Decorations add to the fun, but keep them out of reach. Avoid open flames, small lights, or anything that could tempt curious pets. We hope you and your pets have a safe and 'fang-tastic' Halloween, but if you need us, we're here to help! 💚 #DaviesVeterinarySpecialists #ProudlyDavies #ProudlyLinnaeus #happyhalloween

📅☕ Join us at our upcoming coffee morning! Date: Saturday 9 November Time: 10:30am Location: Southfields Veterinary Specialists, Cranes Point, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AP Join us for an insightful coffee morning designed specifically for pet owners. This event will provide you with the opportunity to meet our dedicated Oncology Team and gain insights into the exceptional care we offer our patients. What to expect... ✨ Informative presentation: Learn about what to expect during your pet's oncology treatment. 🏥 Guided tour: Explore our Oncology department and its facilities. 💬 Q&A session: Engage with our Nurses and address any questions you may have. Please note that spaces are limited. To reserve your place, please email Jo Ryan: Jo.Ryan@Southfields.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming you to our hospital soon! 🐾💖 #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

Service Highlight: Oncology As one of the leading centres in the UK for the treatment of cancer in dogs and cats, we have a highly experienced team of leading professionals with unsurpassed expertise in the treatment and care of pets with cancer. Our dedicated Veterinary Oncology and Radiotherapy suite opened in May 2023 and provides our highly-skilled team with the equipment they need to ensure our patients have the widest range of treatment options open to them. We're also one of only a handful of specialist veterinary centres within the UK to have a linear accelerator (LINAC) to administer radiotherapy in-house. To learn more about our Oncology service, visit >>> https://bit.ly/3uQKw6m #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

#MeetOurPatient 🐱 Meet Gatto, a brave cat who faced a life-threatening illness at just nine months old. 🧡 Severely anaemic due to a rare immune disease called precursor-targeted immune-mediated anaemia (PIMA), Gatto came to Southfields as he urgently needed a blood transfusion. 🩸 With no immediate cat donors available, Gatto received dog blood to keep him going! 🐶 Thanks to the incredible generosity of local cat blood donors, Gatto received the three life-saving blood transfusions he needed. 🙏 Gatto regularly takes steroids to manage his underlying condition, and he is now back to his playful, cuddly self. 🐾 Your cat could help save a life, too! 🌟 Consider signing them up as a blood donor – it could make all the difference for a cat in need. Contact us to learn more! ❤️🐾 #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence 💙 #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

📅☕ You're Invited to our coffee morning! Join us on Saturday 9 November, at 10:30am at our hospital for a special coffee morning exclusively for pet owners! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our Oncology Team and hear firsthand from our Nursing team about the exceptional care we provide to our patients. 🎤 What to expect: 💬 Informative presentation: Learn what to expect if your pet requires oncology treatment with us. 💬 Guided tour: Explore our oncology department and see our facilities. 💬 Q&A session: Chat with our Nurses and get answers to all your questions. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot! To register, please email Jo.Ryan@Southfields.co.uk. We can’t wait to see you there! 😊 #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

📢 OPHTHALMOLOGY CPD WEBINAR – OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCIES Join Kerry Smith and Stefan Savov, two of our Ophthalmology team at Southfields Veterinary Specialists, for an Ophthalmology CPD webinar session on ‘Ophthalmic emergencies’. 📅 Date: Thursday 21 November 2024 🕒 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 📍 Online webinar 👩⚕️ Speakers: Kerry Smith and Stefan Savov Spaces are limited, so book now! 🔗 Register here >> https://ow.ly/Fjo150TE3Lb #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus #FreeCPD

Service highlight: Exotics🦎 Our Exotics service offers specialist-level care for all exotic species. We care for a wide variety of species including exotic mammals, reptiles and invertebrates, amphibians, birds and ornamental fish. 🐠 We provide 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care for exotic species to provide an out-of-hours service on their behalf. For more information on our Exotics service, visit >>> https://bit.ly/3ZL8CjF #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

The neurology team has presented five posters at the European College of Veterinary Neurology Congress, which was held this year in Porto.🍷 Bruno Lopes received his diploma at this event, and the residents and interns presented some of their research work! Thanks to Beth Mahon, Hamish Glover, Jad Abouzeid and Jessica Lobb for representing Southfields in such a positive light! #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

Service highlight: Orthopaedics. 🦴 Our orthopaedic surgeons focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions in both dogs and cats. 🐶😺 Our extensive experience in small animal surgery ranges from minimally invasive keyhole surgery to limb deformity, providing sensitive care which is so important to your pet in post-operative recovery. For more information on our Orthopaedic service, visit >>> https://bit.ly/46uU0EW #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus

Our team's wellbeing is always a priority and that focus has remained more important than ever. Since the nearby fire which forced our hospital to close, we have worked closely with our team and mental health professionals to put measures in place, such as providing a temporary communal workspace and arranging counselling and wellbeing days, to allow our associates to explore different avenues of support. This has included 'walk and talks', team-building exercises and weekly yoga sessions at a local sports club. #SouthfieldsVeterinarySpecialists #CommittedToExcellence #ProudlySouthfields #ProudlyLinnaeus