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BRINGING THE VETERINARY SPECIALIST
DIRECTLY TO YOUR PRACTICE

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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

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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Recent Articles

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Dermatology case study: Otto’s issues!

Dermatology case study: Otto’s issues!

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
The second 'bitesize' triage webinar from VVS cardiologist Pedro Oliveira is now available! As with the webinar we shared last week we hope this may be useful for our small animal veterinary colleagues working hard with fewer colleagues available for back up due to the latest restrictions. This webinar covers what to do when triaging a feline patient in congestive heart failure. If you are would like clinical advice over this period and some specialist support for a clinical case, VVS may be able to help. Specialist case advice calls are available in any of our specialist disciplines for £60+VAT. Suitable for any case you feel would benefit from specialist input. There is no need to register or sign up, this service is available as a one off, as and when you need it. If you would like to arrange a case advice call with one of our specialists please email info@vvs.vet or use the 'refer a case' link on our website (https://vvs.vet/refer-a-case/) and we will be in touch. Specialist written case reports are also available as a one off submission for £80 + VAT. Submit the case history here: https://vvs.vet/refer-a-case/ For further information please visit www.vvs.vet Link in Bio #workingtogether #solechargesupport #veterinarycare #veterinarymedicine #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinarycpd #vetcpd
** FREE immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) clinical guide ** VVS have produced a number of clinical guides on small animal clinical emergency scenarios, with supportive guidance for each clinical presentation. These cover important topics from IMHA to how to manage blocked cats, DKA, lily intoxication and the emergency seizuring patient, all whilst working under the current restrictions. These free downloadable VVS clinical guides are available via https://vvs.vet/covid-19/ or follow the link in our bio. Alternatively email info@vvs.vet and we would be happy to email these through to you. The COVID-19 essential clinical guides include: • Management of blocked cats under COVID-19 restrictions. • How to manage the seizuring patient under COVID-19 restrictions. • How to manage canine IMHA cases under COVID-19 restrictions. • Management of Lily intoxication under COVID-19 restrictions. • Managing the diabetic patient under COVID-19 restrictions. • Treating Diabetic Ketoacidosis under COVID-19 restrictions. • Management of GI disease under COVID-19 restrictions For further information on the VVS service please visit our website www.vvs.vet #solechargesupport #workingtogether #veterinarymedicine #veterinarycpd #vetcpd #veterinarycare #vetmed #virtualvet #vvs #veterinaryreferral #virtualreferral #imha #veterinaryclinicalguide #veterinaryeducation
We thought this 15 minute webinar from VVS cardiologist Pedro Oliveira may be useful for our small animal veterinary colleagues. Particularly for those of you who are back working sole charge due to the latest restrictions. Please find the YouTube link in our Bio. This webinar covers what to do when triaging a canine patient in congestive heart failure. If you are working sole charge over this period and would like some specialist support for a clinical case, VVS may be able to help. Specialist case advice calls are available in any of our specialist disciplines for £60 + VAT. Suitable for any case you feel would benefit from specialist input. There is no need to register or sign up, this service is available as a one off, as and when you need it. If you would like to arrange a case advice call with one of our specialists please email info@vvs.vet or use the 'refer a case' link on our website (https://vvs.vet/refer-a-case/) and we will be in touch. Specialist written case reports are also available as a one off submission for £80 + VAT. For further information please visit www.vvs.vet #workingtogether #solechargesupport #veterinarycare #veterinarymedicine #virtualvet #virtualspecialist #virtualreferral #veterinarycpd
🎆 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆 We wish you all the best for 2021. If you are looking for new clinical innovations and opportunities in 2021 look no further then VVS! We enable vets to easily work with veterinary specialists, to deliver specialist-level care to their own patients in their own clinics. From video consultations to live-guided case work-ups, our goal is to promote collaborative care, the sharing of knowledge and the practice of evidence-based medicine, to improve clinical outcomes. The VVS service offers fully multidisciplinary specialist support using the VVS platform to enable live-guided abdominal ultrasound (including ultrasound guided FNAs), full cardiac work-ups (including auscultation, ECG, echocardiography, thoracocentesis and pericardiocentesis), neurology examinations, dermatology case work-ups (including video otoscopy), and assistance for bone marrow biopsy as well as a number of other real-time diagnostic procedures. If you like the sound of this way of working, drop us a message or visit our website www.vvs.vet to find out more. #veterinaryreferral #virtualvet #virtualreferral #veterinarycare #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #vetlife #independentvet #vetcpd #happynewyear #vvs
HOW DOES VIRTUAL REFERRAL BENEFIT THE SPECIALIST? 👩‍⚕️🏥 • Enables them to deliver specialist care to a greater number of patients. • Allows the development of a strong working relationship with first opinion vets through collaboration on clinical cases. • Opportunity to share their knowledge in a new and unique format. • Satisfaction from seeing first opinion vets develop their skills and knowledge through their assistance. • They empower vets to own the whole patient care cycle. • They help to expand the collective evidence-based knowledge of the veterinary profession. If this way of working sounds interesting to you, drop us a message or get in touch. We look forward to telling you more! #virtualvet #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #veterinarycpd #vetuk #vvs #veterinaryspecialist #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #vetlife
🎁🎄A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM VVS! 🎄🎁 To all of the wonderful veterinary practices we are lucky enough to work with daily we wish you a very Merry Christmas. We wish all our friends and followers a very Merry Christmas too. Sending thanks and warm wishes go to all of the hard working vets, vet nurses and support staff working over the Christmas period. With best wishes from the VVS team! #merrychristmas #vvs #virtualreferral #virtualmerrychristmas #virtualvet #veterinaryreferral
Would you like easy access to the latest VVS news? Why don't you sign up to our monthly newsletter! Then all the updates from VVS come straight to your inbox each month. Full of clinical conundrums, recent clinical cases and news from the VVS team. Signing up to our newsletter is really easy, simply enter your email address on the newsletter section of our website www.vvs.vet #virtualreferral #virtualvet #veterinaryreferral #vvs #newsletter #latestnews #vetmed #veterinarymedicine
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL... We can tell you all the reasons VVS can help you and your veterinary team, but we think it means so much more coming from Kat who is using the VVS service in her own practice...
WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎅🎄 Congratulations to ..... Nat White! The BSAVA Emergency Manual will be on its way to you shortly. Merry Christmas! Thank you to everyone who entered our Facebook and Instagram competition. www.vvs.vet #giveaway #virtualvet #veterinaryreferrals #virtualspecialist #vvs #virtualreferral #vetmed #ukvet #vetlife
HOW DOES VIRTUAL REFERRAL BENEFIT THE PATIENT? 🐶🐱 • Faster access to specialist veterinary care. • The patient receives a fantastic standard of care in a familiar setting. • Fewer stressful car journeys needed, particularly important for cats spending long periods in a cat carrier. • This really strengthens the bond with the whole veterinary team, and particularly the case vet and nursing team. • Familiarity means there is an increased ability to tailor specific care to the patients’ needs and be more aware of the patients’ likes and dislikes and sensitivities within the practice environment. www.vvs.vet #virtualreferral #virtualvet #veterinaryreferral #vvs #vet #vetcpd #veterinarysurgeon #veterinarymedicine #veterinarylife #vetmed
I NEED A SPECIALIST RADIOGRAPHY REVIEW... Look no further! Whether for a one off case or for ongoing help, VVS diagnostic imaging specialists can review your images! No need to register, or sign up to an account. You can refer a case and submit your images directly from the quick and easy referral form on our website! Link in bio. To find out more about this and the other services VVS offer included live-guided virtual consultations with veterinary specialists from the comfort of your own practice visit www.vvs.vet #virtualreferral #virtualvet #vvs #veterinaryspecialist #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #vetcpd #ukvet #vetlife #virtualspecialists
⭐🎄 DECEMBER GIVEAWAY 🎄⭐ To welcome December and the start of the festive season we are doing a GIVEAWAY for one lucky person to WIN a copy of 'BSAVA Manual of Canine & Feline Emergency and Critical Care'. For a chance to WIN: 🎁 Like this post 🎁 Follow us on Instagram 🎁 Tag a friend or colleague who is great in a Veterinary Emergency! For a second chance to WIN visit our Facebook page! The competition closes on Tuesday 15th December 2020 at midnight. The winner will be notified and announced on our social media pages. Only UK residents are eligible to enter this competition. Only one entry will be accepted per person on our Instagram page. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media accounts to see if you have won! Best of luck to everyone who enters! The VVS team 🎅 #giveaway #vvs #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #virtualspecialist #veterinarymedicine #vetlife #vetmed #bsavamanual #ukvet
Watch when disappointment turns to joy and elation during a successful live-guided bone marrow biopsy procedure over the VVS platform. We know bone marrow biopsies are a scary procedure for a lot of Vets, but they don't have to be. With the real-time support, encouragement and guidance from our experience Veterinary Specialists over our virtual platform you can achieve great outcomes! In this case Internal Medicine Specialist Susana Silva guided the Vet through the procedure for the very first time. A new skill gained and such a lovely moment of success shared between the Vet and the Specialist. Do you want to find your joy? Get in touch by messaging us or visiting our website www.vvs.vet so we can tell you more! #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #virtualvet #virtualconsult #telemedicine #telehealth #vvs #virtualspecialists #veterinaryspecialists #bonemarrowbiopsy #veterinarybiopsy #vetcpd #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #ukvet #vetlife #vetvideo
HOW DOES VIRTUAL REFERRAL BENEFIT ME AS A VET? 👩‍⚕️🐶 • Feel confident and supported in doing even more for your patients in your own practice with Specialist collaboration. • Enjoy one-to-one conversations and interactions with Veterinary Specialists and ask those burning questions you have been desperate to ask! • Develop your veterinary knowledge and practical skills with every case. During live-guided consultations you can improve your ultrasound confidence and diagnostic techniques. • Own the whole patient care cycle. Keep case continuity and strengthen that fantastic bond you have with your patient and their owner. • Increase the options available to your clients when a patient could benefit from Specialist level care. • Earn certificated CPD whilst working and generating income for your practice. • Feel satisfied and less stressed in your day to day role. If this way of working sounds interesting to you, drop us a message or get in touch. We look forward to telling you more! www.vvs.vet #virtualreferral #virtualvet #veterinaryreferral #vvs #vet #vetcpd #veterinarysurgeon #veterinarymedicine #veterinarylife #vetmed
FIT, FAINT OR FALLING OVER? The distinction between a seizure, a syncopal episode or simply falling over may be quite challenging. The distress of witnessing such an episode may also influence the ability of the carer of the pet to describe the events accurately. How can I distinguish them? Read our latest blog post from our new Cardiology Specialist team member Dr Pedro Oliviera to find out! Link in bio. If you think Specialist support would be valuable in working up your next collapsing patient our multi-disciplinary Veterinary Specialist team are here to help! Drop us a message or visit our website and get in touch. www.vvs.vet #virtualreferrals #veterinaryspecialist #virtualspecialist #veterinaryreferral #vvs #veterinarycardiology #cpd #veterinarycpd
**Introducing VVS Cardiology Specialist Dr Pedro Oliveira** We are delighted to welcome world renowned Veterinary Cardiologist, Pedro Oliveira to the VVS Team. Pedro's career spans two decades and has allowed him to practice in several European Countries as well as the UK. He has a particular interest in cardiac arrhythmias. He has co-authored the textbook Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography, teaches vets working towards their Cardiology Certificate and is a regular speaker at international congresses. Pedro brings a wealth of experience to our team. He also has the all-important human qualities of friendliness and empathy. We value these qualities as much as his outstanding clinical abilities. If you would like to work alongside Pedro 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 #virtualreferral #veterinaryreferral #virtualvet #vvs #veterinarycardiologist #welcometotheteam #veterinarycardiology
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL...
Following the latest government announcement of further lockdown measures in England we want to reassure all of our veterinary colleagues that we continue to be available for advice and support during this time. The wellbeing of the your patients, your clients and the whole veterinary team is incredibly important to us. Through our live virtual consultations and procedures, Specialist-level care will continue to be delivered in a safe and socially distanced manner in our partner practices. We are also available for Specialist case advice for all Vets across the UK. For further information on this service and how we can help please email info@vvs.vet or visit our website www.vvs.vet

Get In Touch

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.

Phone : 0207 043 2283

Email : info@vvs.vet

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