FAQs

Our hospital is located at Manchester Veterinary Specialists, Unit A2, Priestley Road, Worsley, Manchester M28 2LY.

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Much in the way a doctor may refer you to a consultant in a hospital for a complex condition or procedure outside of their level of expertise, your local primary care vet might suggest that you are referred to a Specialist veterinary surgeon.

To become a Specialist, a vet must focus entirely on their area of specialisation for three to five years, training under an experienced Specialist in that field. During this time, they will examine, diagnose and treat a wide range of cases, publish clinical research in this field and prove themselves to be at the forefront of their discipline. The title Veterinary Specialist is awarded as formal recognition of their expertise in their chosen speciality after completing advanced examinations.

As well as offering continuing education to other members of the profession, our Specialist vets regularly attend scientific meetings in order to keep up-to-date in their specific fields of expertise. Find more information by visiting the ‘About Us’ page.

A Specialist veterinary referral hospital is a facility that provides advanced veterinary care services for animals with complex or challenging conditions that require specialised treatment or diagnostics beyond what a general practitioner can offer. Referral hospitals typically have a team of board-certified Specialists in various areas of veterinary medicine, supported by a team of other veterinary staff, including qualified vets working towards further qualifications. Find more information by visiting the ‘About Us’ page.

During your pet’s first visit, our referral clinician will review your pet’s medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. Depending on the reason for the referral, additional diagnostic tests or imaging studies may be recommended. Our referral clinician will discuss the recommended treatment plan with you and answer any questions you may have before we proceed so that you can have the final decision on what you think is best for your pet. You can find more information on what will happen during the consultation via the ‘Your Pet’s Journey‘ page.

Treatment costs vary widely between different conditions and therefore providing an accurate estimate prior to seeing a patient can be difficult. For up-to-date consultation fees, please contact reception. During your consultation, the referral clinician will be able to give you an accurate estimate of treatment costs. The ultimate decision remains yours and alternative options will be discussed with you during the consultation. Visit our dedicated page for more information on the ‘Payments and Insurance‘ page.

Claim forms can be left with us for completion and sent off to the insurance company. Most forms are completed and submitted within 7 days of receiving them.