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BRINGING THE VETERINARY SPECIALIST
DIRECTLY TO YOUR PRACTICE

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


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

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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
Last month we welcomed Dr João Neves, European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, to the VVS team!

João will be presenting his debut VVS webinar on Feline Heart Disease later this month.

📅 Wednesday 25th May 2022
⏱️ 7.30pm
📍 Zoom (Online)
🔗 https://buff.ly/3N1zGBv

Does the loudness of a murmur correlate with the severity of heart muscle disease? Is a cat with no audible murmur still at risk of HCM? 

Join VVS as we navigate the world of feline heart disease, complete with a Q&A session for your burning cardiology questions!

Sign up at https://buff.ly/3N1zGBv

#virtualveterinaryspecilialists #vrtualvet #veterinarycpd #vetcpd #vetcardiology #cardiologyspecialists #cardiology #felinecardiology #felineheartmurmur #vetheartmurmur #freewebinar #freecpd #freevetcpd
Our Profession, Our Resilience 💚

Undertaking the numerous roles of a Veterinary Nurse takes literal 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.

To be able to care for your patients, you must first take care of yourself.

What does Veterinary Nursing mean to you? What are your top tips on self-care and resilience?

VVS supports the @thebvnaltd #VNAM in recognising the outstanding work and invaluable contributions to veterinary science from the veterinary nursing community. We are proud to work with and support veterinary nurses in practice.

#VNAM2022 #whatVNsdo #whatRVNsdo #OurProfessionMyResilience #bvna #veterinarynurse #rvn #veterinarynursingawarenessmonth #vetnurse #vnawarenessmonth #rvnlife #virtualnurse #virtualreferral #veterinarynursingcpd #veterinarynursingskills #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist @bvnapresident @vnam_bvna
💚 This May is Vet Nurse Awareness Month 💚 and here at VVS we want to recognise and celebrate some of the amazing veterinary nurses working within our partner practices! 

We love working with so many incredible VNs and RVNs and know that the VVS service would not be possible without all the effort behind the scenes. 

We asked our practices to nominate one or more of their fabulous nursing team and we were overwhelmed with responses and glowing nominations. 

All of our brilliant nominees will receive a certificate to celebrate their nomination. It was tough to chose our final winners, as we know everyone nominated goes above and beyond and is a deserving winner. However we did make a final decision and we just can't wait to share our winners with you over the coming weeks!

www.vvs.vet

@thebvnaltd
#VNAM #VNAM2022 #whatVNsdo #whatRVNsdo #OurProfessionMyResilience #bvna #veterinarynurse #rvn #veterinarynursingawarenessmonth #vetnurse #vnawarenessmonth #rvnlife #virtualnurse #virtualreferral #veterinarynursingcpd #veterinarynursingskills #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist
Ivy was the perfect patient for the team at @sunninghillvets to practice their cardiac ultrasound skills on last week. Being a vet’s dog, she is very used to being a 'guinea pig' for training! She was promised a lovely treat for being so well behaved. 

Get in touch if you would like some in-house cardiac CPD or to start offering specialist cardiac work-ups using your existing ultrasound machine!

www.vvs.vet 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualcpd #cardiaccpd #veterinarycardiology #cardiology #vetecho #vetecg #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist
💚 It is May, and this month we are supporting BVNA's Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month! 💚

We recognise the importance of the role of the veterinary nurse in practice and their value to the profession as a whole. 

We are incredibly proud and lucky to have two fantastic RVNs within our team. Hannah Jones and Abi Julian (VVS Referral Coordinators) play a pivotal role in supporting VVS to deliver specialist-level care to patients every day! 🙌

At VVS we are passionate about up-skilling and empowering the whole veterinary team, including veterinary nurses who play a pivotal role in the successful outcome of our veterinary patients.

So this month we celebrate all Veterinary Nurses! We think you are superstars. ⭐

@thebvnaltd
#VNAM #VNAM2022 #whatVNsdo #whatRVNsdo #OurProfessionMyResilience #bvna #veterinarynurse #rvn #veterinarynursingawarenessmonth #vetnurse #vnawarenessmonth #rvnlife #virtualnurse #virtualreferral #veterinarynursingcpd #veterinarynursingskills #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist
This week I am sharing my ‘top tips for sustainability in practice’, and I wanted to keep 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. 🌳

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#sustainability #sustainabilityinpractice #veterinarypractice #veterinarypracticetips #ecovet #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #whatvetsdo #whatvnsdo #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist
📢 Calling all ECVDI! 📢

✔️ Do you have a passion for diagnostic ultrasound?
✔️ Do you love teaching?
✔️ Do you want to feel that you are making a real difference to both animal health and welfare but also your veterinary colleagues through active clinical support and mentorship?
✔️ Do you value being part of a large multidisciplinary specialist team?
✔️ Do you have an interest in new innovative and immersive ways of delivering veterinary specialist healthcare to ensure it is accessible to as many patients as possible?
✔️

 Do you want to work from anywhere in the world, choose the hours you work and receive great remuneration?
If so, then this could be the role for you!

https://www.ecvdi.org/.../remote-working-diagnostic...

VVS are now offering an exciting opportunity for an additional board-certified small animal veterinary diagnostic imager to join our team.

To find out more visit the link below, or email info@vvs.vet

https://vvs.vet/join-the-virtual-veterinary-specialists.../

#jointheteam #vvsteam #diagnosticimaging #veterinarydiagnosticimaging #ecvim #boardcertified #veterinaryultrasound #ultrasound #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed
What is it like working with VVS?

Here is what one of partner practice vets had to say!

“Thank you all so much for the help… Thank you also all for being so quick and responsive, fantastic as normal.” 
Dr Thea Gardner MRCVS, MV Potters Bar

#testimonial #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryspecialist #workwithus 

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Ellie Duffy, our newest Commercial Manager, tells us what Earth Day means to her. 

"I think Earth Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness about environmental issues. But for me it is important to think about these issues every day. Alongside being a vet myself, I have a love for preserving our planet and a master’s degree in Environment, Development and Policy. So, I am passionate about creating climate-related discussions in the veterinary profession. 

I love that VVS can dramatically reduce the amount of travel that patients may otherwise do, whether that be through a specialist advice call, assisting the management of a case in-house, or a live-guided work-up, meaning the patient doesn’t need to travel potentially a long way to an external referral centre. Reducing the overall distance travel reduces that pet’s carbon footprint.

The VVS workstations are also bespoke modular designs, meaning we can repair and recycle parts and ultimately minimise the creation of any waste. This is so important to preserve our Earth’s finite resources. 

But there is always more to improve on, and we are continuously working on this behind the scenes, so for me every day is an opportunity to help our planet and profession a little more."

Next week Ellie will share her tops tips for how to be more sustainable in clinical practice. Keep an eye out for these helpful hints!

www.vvs.vet

#earthday #earthday2022 #sustainablevet #sustainablepractice #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #ecovet #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialists #virtualvet #virtualreferral #vvs
📢 Calling all ECVDI! 📢

✔️ Do you have a passion for diagnostic ultrasound?
✔️ Do you love teaching?
✔️ Do you want to feel that you are making a real difference to both animal health and welfare but also your veterinary colleagues through active clinical support and mentorship?
✔️ Do you value being part of a large multidisciplinary specialist team?
✔️ Do you have an interest in new innovative and immersive ways of delivering veterinary specialist healthcare to ensure it is accessible to as many patients as possible?
✔️ Do you want to work from anywhere in the world, choose the hours you work and receive great remuneration?

If so, then this could be the role for you!
https://www.ecvdi.org/.../remote-working-diagnostic...

VVS are now offering an exciting opportunity for an additional board-certified small animal veterinary diagnostic imager to join our team.
To find out more visit the link below, or email info@vvs.vet

https://vvs.vet/join-the-virtual-veterinary-specialists.../

#jointheteam #vvsteam #diagnosticimaging #veterinarydiagnosticimaging #ecvim #boardcertified #veterinaryultrasound #ultrasound #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed
❓ Cardiology clinical conundrum ❓

These echocardiography images are from a 10-year-old German Shepherd with episodes of collapse. 

Based on these images, what should you do next?

  1. Treat with furosemide
  2. Pericardial drainage
  3. Recommend surgery
  4. Chemotherapy

See comments for the answer!

These are challenging cases that benefit from the input of a cardiology specialist. Not all echo images will be so helpfully labelled! 
The VVS cardiology team would be delighted to help you manage your cases with pericardial effusion. We can help guide you through live pericardial drainage, and support you with aftercare and a clinical plan for the patient once the pericardial effusion has been successfully drained. 

For further information visit www.vvs.vet

#veterinarycardiology #veterinarymedicine #veterinarylearning #veterinaryeducation #veterinarycpd #teamvet #vetcpd #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualdiagnostics #veterinaryreferral #vetmed #clinicalconundrum #testyourself
Unique opportunity for a remote-working diagnostic imaging specialist with passion for ultrasound!

✔️ Do you have a passion for diagnostic ultrasound?
✔️ Do you love teaching?
✔️ Do you want to feel that you are making a real difference to both animal health and welfare but also your veterinary colleagues through active clinical support and mentorship?
✔️ Do you value being part of a large multidisciplinary specialist team?
✔️ Do you have an interest in new innovative and immersive ways of delivering veterinary specialist healthcare to ensure it is accessible to as many patients as possible?
✔️ Do you want to work from anywhere in the world, choose the hours you work and receive great remuneration?

If so, then this could be the role for you!

VVS are now offering an exciting opportunity for an additional board-certified small animal veterinary diagnostic imager to join our team.

To find out more visit the link below, or email info@vvs.vet

https://vvs.vet/join-the-virtual-veterinary-specialists-team/

#jointheteam #vvsteam #diagnosticimaging #veterinarydiagnosticimaging #ecvim #boardcertified #veterinaryultrasound #ultrasound #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed
We continue to be on hand during the upcoming bank holiday weekend 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 #easterweekend #easteravailability

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⭐️ Introducing VVS Cardiology Specialist Dr João Neves ⭐️

We are delighted to welcome fantastic Veterinary Cardiologist, Dr João Neves to the VVS team.

Joao says “ I am very excited about joining VVS as I always enjoyed help veterinarians to practice better cardiology. Echocardiography and cardiology in general can be difficult to learn if you do not have support from someone with more experience and here at VVS we can provide that support at the same time as offering specialist level case management. Basically, VVS is the service I wanted to have when I developed my interest in Cardiology”

João enjoys all aspects of medical and interventional cardiology, but he has a particular interest in congestive heart failure management, cardiorenal syndrome and arrhythmias.

If you would like to work alongside João virtually in your own practice and benefit from his expertise whilst you assess your cardiology patients together, this is now possible with VVS. Please get in touch to find out more. 

www.vvs.vet/vvs-cardiology-specialist-joao-neves/

#virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #virtualvet #vvs #veterinarycardiologist #welcometotheteam #veterinarycardiology
💙 The VVS Team 💙

As a virtual company we so enjoyed getting together as a team last week.

A good opportunity to share ideas, make plans for the future and spend time together!

#teamtraining #vvsteam #virtualreferral #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #teambuilding
Unique opportunity for a remote-working diagnostic imaging specialist with passion for ultrasound!

✔️ Do you have a passion for diagnostic ultrasound? 
✔️ Do you love teaching?
✔️ Do you want to feel that you are making a real difference to both animal health and welfare but also your veterinary colleagues through active clinical support and mentorship?
✔️ Do you value being part of a large multidisciplinary specialist team?
✔️ Do you have an interest in new innovative and immersive ways of delivering veterinary specialist healthcare to ensure it is accessible to as many patients as possible?
✔️ Do you want to work from anywhere in the world, choose the hours you work and receive great remuneration?

If so, then this could be the role for you!

VVS are now offering an exciting opportunity for an additional board-certified small animal veterinary diagnostic imager to join our team.

To find out more visit the link in our bio or email info@vvs.vet

#jointheteam #vvsteam #diagnosticimaging #veterinarydiagnosticimaging #ecvim #boardcertified #veterinaryultrasound #ultrasound #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed
❤️ Meet Handsome Royden ❤️ 

Royden presented to the team at Medivet Alder with a 3 day history of vomiting, anorexia and lethargy. 

He was started on supportive treatment and booked in for a VVS live-guided specialist abdominal ultrasound. 

Royden's brilliant case vet scanned his abdomen with the guidance of VVS diagnostic imaging specialist Dr Christelle le Roux. 🤝

Together they identified a small intestinal foreign body, with regional reactive mesenteric fat. The FB looked to be a linear piece of plastic or a toy, but was not causing ultrasonographic evidence of obstruction. An exploratory laparotomy was recommended.

At ex-lap the offending object was identified... a soft rubber ball! Swipe to see the offending object. ⚽️

Due to the wonderful care of all of the team at Medivet Alder, Royden is recovering well and back to his normal lovable self. 

Just remember to keep away from the balls in future Royden! 🏀 

#vvssuccessstory #reallifecase #virtualvet #virtualsupport #virtualguidance #veterinarydiagnosticimaging #veterinaryimaging #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #ultrasound #veterinaryultrasound #vetdi #teamvet #veterinarysupport #vetcpd #veterinaryreferral #virtualreferral @medivet_uk
🃏 April Fools'! 🃏

Did we fool you? 

We haven't developed a new hologram specialist advice call service... but don't worry our existing specialist advice call service is brilliant without it!

To arrange a specialist advice call in any of our eleven specialist disciplines get in touch by emailing info@vvs.vet or visit our website. We can't wait to work with you!

www.vvs.vet

#aprilfools #didwefoolyou #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #specialistadvice #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral
We are excited to launch our new VVS hologram specialist advice call service!

Invite your favorite VVS specialist into your practice like never before, with our brand new unique, exciting hologram solution. 

Effective real-time visual communication with VVS specialists. Brought to you through the force of Skywalker & Leia communications. Check out their brilliant reviews from the Phantom Menace. 

Find out more by emailing us at info@vvs.vet and quoting 'HologramAF2022'

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💥 Keep your finger on the VVS Pulse 💥

Subscribe to our new-look newsletter The VVS Pulse!

👍 Be the first to know about upcoming CPD events.

👍 Exclusive access to news and 
clinical content.

👍 Get to know the VVS team and services available.

Straight to you inbox every month!

Subscribe on our website or follow this link: https://buff.ly/36Y8gg6

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#newsletter #thepulse #veterinarynewsletter #veterinarycontent #vetblog #vetmed #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral
The average life span of a BOAS patient is 3 years less than that of breeds of a similar body shape which are not brachycephalic.

Read more about the implications of BOAS clinically, focusing on GI disorders and sleep disorders in our latest blog post. 

Link In Bio

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryreferral #smallanimalmedicine #webinar #BreedToBreathe #BOAS #brachycephalic #sleepdisorders
💐Happy Mother's day to all of our wonderful veterinary mums! 💐

If you are celebrating Mother's (or others) day today we hope you are spoilt and get some time to relax with your loved ones.

#vetmums #vetnursemums #rvn #rvnmum #petmums #mothersday #teamvet #veterinaryspecialist #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #vetmed #veterinaryreferral #virtualreferral

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👋 Meet the VVS Team 👋

Today we would like to introduce Lydia Morgan, who is one of the VVS commercial managers!

Lydia worked for 6 years as a first opinion small animal vet before joining VVS.

Lydia knows how challenging it can be to work up complex cases in first opinion practice. She is really passionate about offering vets the ability to access specialist support for their clinical cases, whilst maintaining continuity of care. She is motivated to improve the clinical confidence and skills of the whole veterinary team in a supportive and engaging way.

If you would like to refer a case to VVS you can do this through our online form www.vvs.vet/refer-a-case/ the VVS team at info@vvs.vet.

#vet #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #teamvet #vetmed #meattheteam
Anaesthetising an 8-week old puppy. 🐶

How to make an anaesthetic plan! 👩
‍
Max was an 8-week-old cross breed puppy, weighing in at only 2.68kg!

He had been vomiting regularly since early that morning, and his referring vet had palpated a firm object in Max’s mid-abdomen. 

Their suspicions of a foreign body were confirmed after taking a conscious abdominal radiograph. A a radio-opaque object was apparent in the mid-ventral abdomen, looking suspiciously like a baby’s dummy... 🍼

Have a read of our blog post to find out how VVS anaesthesia specialist Dr Nicki Grint approached this case.
 
https://vvs.vet/anaesthesia-an-8-week-old-puppy-making.../

Anaesthesia in young patients or patients with complex comorbidities cases can feel overwhelming to deal with in general practice. With the support of VVS’ friendly, world-class anaesthetist, you can decide on suitable and tailored anaesthetic protocols for your patients in the familiarity of your own practice. 

Find out more at www.vvs.vet

#veterinaryanaesthesia #veterinaryblog #veterinarymedicine #vetereinaryanesthesia #virtualvet #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #veterinaryspecialist #clinicalcase #veterinarylearning #veterinarycpd #teamvet #vetcpd #vetmed
We so enjoyed meeting the team at @roehampton_medivet and installing our VVS workstation last week.

We are excited to work with them with and support them with their cases through our live-guided specialist procedures including cardiac work-up and abdominal ultrasound.

To try this practical, unique, empowering way of working up your patients in your practice, get in touch by emailing us at info@vvs.vet. 

We can't wait to work with you too!

#virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #liveguided #realtimesupport #veterinaryspecialist #veterinarymedicine #VeterinaryCPD #veterinarysupport #vetmed #teamvet #workingtogether
We so enjoyed meeting the team at @roehampton_medivet and installing our VVS workstation last week.

We are excited to work with them with and support them with their cases through our live-guided specialist procedures including cardiac work-up and abdominal ultrasound.

To try this practical, unique, empowering way of working up your patients in your practice, get in touch by emailing us at info@vvs.vet. 

We can't wait to work with you too!

#virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #liveguided #realtimesupport #veterinaryspecialist #veterinarymedicine #VeterinaryCPD #veterinarysupport #vetmed #teamvet #workingtogether
👋 Meet the VVS Team 👋

Today we would like to introduce Rafe Garvin, VVS Director of Finance and Operations!

Rafe held senior roles for over two decades within leading international financial institutions where he led teams and built businesses. Rafe enjoyed most working with entrepreneurs as he found their focus and creativity infectious. 

He has a long-established strong interest in the veterinary profession and in particular the use of technology to improve existing business and service delivery models. 

As a proud owner of two rescue dogs and a cat he knows how important the VVS experience is for the pet owner as well as the veterinary team. 

For more information visit www.vvs.vet

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #teamvet #meettheteam
You have a ten-year-old chocolate entire male Labrador with a pruritic dermatitis. What should you use to control his pruritus? 🤔

1.	Oclacitinib
2.	Prednisolone
3.	Lokivetmab
4.	Ciclosporin
5.	Something else

To find out the answer to this dermatology puzzle please join Dr Rosario Cerundolo, VVS Dermatology Specialist as he discusses ‘Challenging Atopy Cases in Dogs’ tonight at 7.30pm. 🤓

To register for this Zoom webinar please use the link in our bio. 📱

We look forward to seeing you tonight! ⭐️

#vetcpd #veterinarycpd #veterinarywebinar #freewebinar #vetderm #veterinarydermatology #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #dermatology #atopy #vetmed #teamvet
The sun is shining and it feels like spring is on the way ☀️

We just had to share this great feedback we received last week. 💌

"Thanks so much again for today guys. So nice to have specialist advice without feeling like a burden and where the client doesn't need to go all the way to a referral centre. Thank you" Dr Adam Quigley MRCVS. 🤝

If you want your cases to benefit from specialist advise without the travel email us at info@vvs.vet or use our online referral form www.vvs.vet/refer-a-case/

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veternarysupport #specialistadvice #veterinary #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #testimonial #veterinaryreferral #veterinarycpd #specialistsupport
👋 Meet the VVS Team 👋

Today we would like to introduce Hannah Jones, who is a an essential part of our brilliant referral coordination team!

Hannah worked at a small animal referral centre as both a multi-disciplinary veterinary nurse then as a emergency and critical care night nurse.

Hannah has experience of working alongside both established specialists and new-grad vets, and enjoys supporting the whole veterinary team to achieve clinical excellence with their cases. 

As referral coordinator, Hannah is on hand to guide vets through the VVS referral process, making the acquisition of specialist input, on even the most complex of cases, as easy as possible.

If you would like to refer a case to VVS you can do this through our online form www.vvs.vet/refer-a-case/ alternatively email Hannah or a member of the VVS referral coordination team at info@vvs.vet.

#rvn #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #teamvet
🔬 One week to go until our free dermatology webinar! 🔬

Join Dr Rosario Cerundolo, VVS Dermatology Specialist as he discusses the topic of ’Challenging Atopy Cases’ on Wednesday 16th March at 7.30pm.

To register for this Zoom webinar please use the link in our bio: 📲

Attendees on the night will receive a CPD certificate. The webinar will also be recorded and shared with anyone who registers for the event.

We look forward to seeing you then! 🖐️

#vetcpd #veterinarycpd #freewebinar #vetderm #veterinarydermatology #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #dermatology #atopy #vetmed #teamvet
Happy International Women's Day!

Today we celebrate all of the passionate, talented and dynamic women who shape VVS and help make it what it is. 👏

#internationalwomensday #iwd2022 #iwd22
#veterinarywomen #veterinarymedicine #teamvet

www.vvs.vet
❔ Clinical Conundrum ❔

What do you think? How many brachycephalic dogs with BOAS have gastrointestinal signs?

1.  Almost 100%
2.  Almost 50%
3.  Hardly any of these
4.  Around 75%

Sadly, number 1 is correct. Gastrointestinal signs are highly prevalent in BOAS patients. This is linked to decreased inspiratory intrathoracic pressure secondary to the increased breathing effort required in BOAS dogs. 

To find out more about the gastrointestinal impacts of BOAS in dogs catch up on our enlightening and engaging webinar by Dr Stefanie Mitze. 

Link in Bio. 

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryreferral #smallanimalmedicine #webinar #BreedToBreathe #BOAS #brachycephalic #sleepdisorders
⭐️ Welcome Ellie Duffy to the VVS Team! ⭐️

We are so pleased to welcome Ellie as a new member of the commercial manager team. 

Ellie is a vet who has worked both in first opinion and referral small animal hospitals. She is also very interested in environmental sustainability and One Health and  obtained her Masters degree in Environment, Development and Policy in 2021.

Ellie is passionate about supporting vets in practice to provide excellent veterinary care that is forward-thinking and helps deliver the best options for the patient, the practice and the planet. She loves seeing vets in practice thrive, working as a team alongside the specialists to provide exceptional individual care.

We hope you join us in welcoming Ellie to the team and enjoy working with her as much as we do!

#welcometotheteam #vet #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #teamvet
🔬We are excited to share with you our upcoming dermatology webinar! 🔬

Join Dr Rosario Cerundolo, VVS Dermatology Specialist as he discusses the topic of ’Challenging Atopy Cases’ on Wednesday 16th March at 7.30pm. 

To register for this free Zoom webinar please use the link in our bio. 📲

Attendees on the night will receive a CPD certificate. The webinar will also be recorded and shared with anyone who registers for the event. 

We look forward to seeing you then! 🖐️

#vetcpd #veterinarycpd #freewebinar #vetderm #veterinarydermatology #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #dermatology #atopy #vetmed #teamvet
💥 Keep your finger on the VVS Pulse 💥

Subscribe to our new-look newsletter The VVS Pulse!

👍 Be the first to know about upcoming CPD events.

👍 Exclusive access to news and 
clinical content.

👍 Get to know the VVS team and services available.

Straight to you inbox every month!

Subscribe on our website or follow this link: https://buff.ly/3IwwQTl

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#newsletter #thepulse #veterinarynewsletter #veterinarycontent #vetblog #vetmed #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral
⭐️ Welcome Abi Julian to the VVS Team! ⭐️

Abi is a registered veterinary nurse and we are so pleased to welcome her as a new member of the referral coordination team. 

Abi worked as a night nurse in a busy first opinion practice in Cornwall before joining VVS this month.  Abi is a friendly and experienced point of contact for all of your bookings and enquiries!

We hope you join us in welcoming Abi to the team and enjoy working with her as much as we do!

#welcometotheteam #rvn #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinaryreferral #teamvet
As you may be aware, Dobermanns have an unusually high risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy, DCM. 

In fact, in Europe the prevalence is approximately 50%!

Read our latest blog post to find out how to identify subtle signs of preclinical DCM and what investigations are recommended for any Dobermann over the age of 3. 

Blog link in our bio!

#veterinaryblog #veterinaryblogpost #cardiology #veterinarycardiology #dobermann #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #newblog #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryreferral #clinicalconundrum
What is your bubble of calm in the veterinary clinic? 

For Sarah it is scanning with VVS cardiology specialist Dr Nuala Summerfield. 

"And it's tough in practice at the moment. We're all working really, really hard. Nice to have those times with Nuala- it's like going into this little bubble of calm for an hour when nobody else can get me.” Sarah Aldridge MRCVS, Daventry Vets

Have a listen to the full podcast with Sarah and Nuala through the link to the Borborygmi podcast in our Bio. 

#veterinarypodcasts #borborygmi #veterinary #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #teamvet #vetled #virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #vsgd #testimonial
👋 Meet the VVS Team 👋

We have been introducing the VVS specialist team over the past few months and today is the turn of VVS founder and Cardiologist Dr Nuala Summerfield.

Nuala combines her extensive cardiology knowledge with her caring and compassionate approach to teaching. She is wonderful at what she does, and everyone who works with her remarks on how much they have enjoyed their experience. 

Nuala co-founded Virtual Veterinary Specialists in 2017 when she recognised the need to make specialist veterinary healthcare more collaborative and easily accessible. 

Nuala obtained her ACVIM Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 2002 and has spent the past 16 years working in both academia and private practice in UK, France and Switzerland. She is a regular speaker at both national and international conferences, as well as CPD courses and has published widely in the field. 

Nuala areas of particular interest are canine dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias, but is happy to advise on all areas of cardiology.

www.vvs.vet/nuala-summerfield-cardiology-specialist/

If you would like to work with Nuala you can refer a case through our online form www.vvs.vet/refer-a-case/ alternatively email a member of the VVS team at info@vvs.vet.

#virtualvet #virtualreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinaryspecialist #veterinarycardiology #vetcardio #teamvet #meettheteam #veterinarymedicine #veterinarydiagnostics

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If you would like any further information about VVS or are interested in signing up for our service, get in touch today by calling, emailing or filling in the contact form. VVS offers flexible solutions that can be designed around your practice’s needs and preferences. Please contact us to discuss pricing options and how to get started. We look forward to working with you.

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