Many of us have been referred to a consultant by our GPs when we have more complex health issues. Veterinary medicine is similar to human medicine , so there are times when your own vet may need to refer your pet to someone with more expertise in a particular area. Abington Park Referrals accept referrals from vets in primary care/ first opinion practice – we also run our own first opinion practice which runs from our three surgeries in Northampton. For further details visit Abington Park Veterinary Group.

Any medications your pet is taking. Any letters, clinical history, test results or x-rays that your vet may have given you. If your pet is insured please bring a copy of the insurance claim form, signed and completed by the holder of the insurance and a copy of the insurance policy. A means of payment, as this is required at the time of consultation. For more information on insurance, see the payments section of our Terms & Conditions
 

The referral clinician will examine your pet, review any previous treatments given by your own veterinary surgeon, explain what tests are recommended and give you an estimate of the likely costs involved before any treatment is given.

To get an idea of possible costs involved please see our Price Lists.

The referral clinician may advise that your pet needs to be admitted as an inpatient for diagnostic tests, treatments or surgery .

Our dedicated veterinary and nursing staff will care for your pet 24/7.

If your pet needs to stay with us for any length of time you will be updated daily with your pet’s progress and also kept informed of ongoing costs of treatment.

The referral clinician will discuss any test results or surgery with you and formulate your pet’s treatment plan.

The Referral Clinician will discuss your pet’s treatment with you and advise you whether any further tests, followup appointments or medications are required.

The referral clinician will communicate any results to your own vet, so they will be aware of any treatments or medication your pet has received while under our care.

This depends on each individual case, your pet may be able to have follow-up care provided by your own veterinary surgeon.

In some cases your pet may need to return to see our referral clinicians for further diagnostic work or treatments.

Our referral clinicians will keep you and your vet fully informed throughout the referral process.