8th November is World Radiography Day and marks the day when x-rays were first discovered in 1895. Since then, x-rays have gone on to become an integral and indispensable diagnostic tool in modern-day medicine and have given rise to all sorts of innovative imaging modalities, including CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound. […]
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Newly registered RVN Nia on beginning her vet nursing career at Fitzpatrick Referrals
We caught up with newly registered veterinary nurse Nia a few months after beginning her nursing career at Fitzpatrick Referrals, where she shares an insight into the world of referral nursing and the exciting opportunities it offers. Name: Nia Ball Team: Wards Job title: Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualified: July 2022 Joined Fitzpatrick Referrals: July 2022 What […]
How I got into the veterinary profession by Prep Auxiliary Emily
We’re often asked about the various career pathways into the veterinary profession. One of our youngest team members, Emily Maskell, recently returned to her college to represent Fitzpatrick Referrals at their careers day and to chat to students about the various opportunities in veterinary. Having joined Fitzpatrick Referrals in 2019 as an auxiliary, she’s kindly […]
Q & A with Surgical Intern Dr Dominique Palper
Our dedicated team of interns are qualified veterinary surgeons who join the practice for a 12-month supervised placement to work alongside our specialists and patient care team to advance their skills and experience in small animal referrals. We caught up with Dominique, who began her internship in September 2021, to share her experience so far. […]
Spotlight on imaging, for World Radiography Day
For World Radiography Day, we caught up with our radiography team to explore three of the imaging options that we use regularly and their pros and cons, which help our specialists diagnose and plan surgeries and/or treatments for patients in our care. We also look at the case example of ‘Doug the cat’ to show […]
Q & A with Canadian RVN Anna Mollame
Earlier this year, we welcomed Anna Mollame to our nursing team at Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology. Here, Anna has answered our Q & A to give an insight into her role and how she came to work in the UK as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Name: Anna Mollame Job title: Registered Veterinary Nurse […]
Q & A with Advanced Ortho Intern Sarah
Fitzpatrick Referrals specialist veterinary hospital benefits from a dedicated team of interns who work alongside our specialists and patient care team to improve their understanding of specialist treatment in their chosen disciplines. Our interns are qualified veterinary surgeons undertaking a 12-month supervised placement. Introducing Sarah Sarah is due to complete her surgical internship at Fitzpatrick […]
Q & A with Registered Veterinary Nurse Sarah
Every year in May, we’re proud to celebrate the work of talented veterinary nurses in our profession for Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. Over the course of the month, we’ll be sharing interviews with some of our dedicated nurses about their roles and how they’ve developed and furthered their skills and education at Fitzpatrick Referrals. Introducing […]
Meet our Interns – Alexandra
Our talented team of interns are vital members of our clinical care team, providing exceptional veterinary care and management options for our patients and clients. As qualified veterinary surgeons, interns join us on a 12-month supervised placement to improve their understanding of specialist treatment and care in their chosen disciplines. Alexandra is coming to the […]
Q & A with Ward Nurses Katrina and Francesca for Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
It’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month in May, so RVNs Katrina and Francesca have answered a quick-fire Q&A about their roles and professional interests. Katrina and Francesca are Ward Nurses at Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology in Eashing, Surrey. Why did you choose to work in veterinary nursing? Francesca: I’ve always loved medicine and have absolutely […]
Meet our Interns – Mario
Fitzpatrick Referrals’ team of interns are qualified veterinary surgeons undertaking a 12-month supervised placement with us to improve their understanding of specialist treatment and care in their chosen disciplines. Interns are pivotal in our clinical care team and provide truly exceptional veterinary care and management options for our patients and clients. Mario is currently nine […]
In conversation with Physiotherapist Hannah Carmichael
Hannah Carmichael is a chartered physiotherapist and talks about her journey from human physiotherapy graduate to animal physiotherapist at Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey. What drew you into a career as a physiotherapist? Spending time building a rapport with both animal and human clients is integral to my job as a physiotherapist and attracted me to […]