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Eastcott Referrals is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company).

13/07/2026

🫀 Last Thursday we hosted our free Practical CPR for Nurses evening, led by our fantastic anaesthesia nurse, Nini.

It was a fun, interactive, and informative session, with nurses and patient care assistants getting hands-on experience and building confidence in how they can help during a CPR emergency. We strongly believe that everyone working in veterinary practice should have the knowledge and confidence to help in these situations.

💬 We'd love your feedback! For our next nursing CPD event, would you prefer: 🌙 An evening event 📚 A full-day event covering a range of topics

Let us know in the comments below!

📧 If you'd like to be added to our nursing CPD mailing list and hear about future events, please email [email protected].

11/07/2026

🌾Grass Seed Alert: What Every Dog Owner Should Watch For 🐶

Dogs love running in long grass and through crop fields and thankfully this doesn't cause any problems for the vast majority of dogs. Dogs do often get grass seeds stuck in their coat - this can cause irritation or even possible small abscesses to develop if they burrow through the skin. Rarely, dogs can inhale seeds or cereal awns and this can cause much more significant problems.

These inhaled seeds can end up in the lungs where they can migrate through the tissues before entering the chest cavity. This causes life threatening pneumothorax (free air released into the chest) and associated infection (pyothorax). These dogs then need major surgery to find and remove the seeds together with any infected/irreparable tissue. We do stress this is a very unlucky event should it happen to your dog but we have seen a lot of these cases over the last 3-4 weeks with our soft tissue surgeons removing multiple seeds from multiple dogs during this time.

Thanks to our skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and ICU teams here at Eastcott Referrals, all of our patients are now back home with their families and are currently doing well but seeds represent a bit of a hidden menace this time of year.

Our advice - keep grass short in gardens and do not let dogs run through overgrown fields/cereal crops at this peak "seedy" time of year. Also be aware that many inhaled seeds can be removed using a bronchoscope if caught early enough so please do contact your vets if your dog starts coughing after running through the fields! 🐾

Images show - A CT image of a dog's chest. The green arrows show areas that contained seeds, the double arrow is free air (pneumothorax). A pot containing seeds surgically removed from a dog's chest on Friday. The long grass culprit!

10/07/2026

👁️ On Tuesday , we welcomed some of our local referring vets to Eastcott Referrals for an Ophthalmology CPD Day.

The day combined practical and theory sessions covering ophthalmic examinations, ophthalmic emergencies, glaucoma, uveitis and corneal ulcers.

By sharing knowledge and practical skills, we can help vets recognise and manage ophthalmic conditions earlier—whether cases are treated in primary care or referred to our specialist team. Ultimately, it’s all about ensuring pets receive the right treatment at the right time, achieving the best possible outcome for both patients and their owners.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to an engaging day of learning and collaboration. 🐾

06/07/2026

🚨2 spaces left on our FREE Nurses’ CPR Training Evening - Thursday July 9th 🚨

Want to feel confident when it matters most? Join us at Eastcott Referrals for a hands-on CPR evening designed just for veterinary nurses.

⏲️Light buffet at 6pm with hospital tour, training starts at 7pm
🔹 Practical, real-world skills
🔹 Led by experienced clinicians
🔹 Boost your confidence in emergency situations

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
👉 Book your spot now - email [email protected] to book your space or email [email protected] for more details

04/07/2026

Studying for a certificate or keen to develop your knowledge in a particular area?

Our clinical shadow days give vets and nurses the opportunity to spend a day (or two!) with your chosen team see a wider variety of cases, learn from our specialist teams, gain valuable insights in their chosen discipline and get to know our clinicians in a friendly and supportive environment

We've already welcomed colleagues into our Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Imaging, Dentistry and other specialist departments, with fantastic feedback from attendees.

💬 "The day was great – I found it really useful and learnt loads!"

If you'd like to experience a day at Eastcott Referrals, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Email [email protected] to arrange your visit.

30/06/2026

What’s it really like working at Eastcott Referrals? 🐾

We asked one of our nurses to share her experience of making the move from primary care into a busy referral hospital… Take a look at her story below 👇
From building strong foundations in first opinion practice to working alongside specialists and developing new skills, her journey gives a real insight into the opportunities, support, and progression available here at Eastcott.
Thinking about your next step in nursing? We currently have some exciting opportunities in our referral nursing teams .. https://www.eastcottreferrals.co.uk/careers/

29/06/2026

🚨Last few spaces remaining on our free Nurses’ CPR Training Evening - July 9th 🚨
Want to feel confident when it matters most? Join us at Eastcott Referrals for a hands-on CPR evening designed just for veterinary nurses.
🔹 Practical, real-world skills
🔹 Led by experienced clinicians
🔹 Boost your confidence in emergency situations
Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
👉 Book your spot now - email [email protected] to book your space or email [email protected] for more details

27/06/2026

🚨 Last space remaining! 🚨
Due to a last-minute cancellation, we’ve got 1 FREE place left on our very popular Ophthalmology CPD day at Eastcott Referrals on Tuesday 7th July.
✅ 5 hours of CPD
✅ Build confidence in ophthalmology exams & cases
✅ Practical, hands-on learning
This won’t be available for long!
📩 Email [email protected] to secure the spot

26/06/2026

We are delighted to introduce Tristan Merlin as the new Clinical Director at Eastcott Referrals. Tristan is an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to the role.

Having been part of the Eastcott team for the past eight years, Tristan has a deep understanding of our hospital, our culture, and the needs of our referring practices. He is passionate about delivering the highest standards of patient care, supporting our multidisciplinary teams, and is looking forward to building even stronger relationships with our referring vets.

25/06/2026

🐾 Meet Milly ❤️
Milly is 12 years old and recently had cataract surgery — and she is feeling like a puppy again! 🐶✨

Before surgery, cataracts were affecting her vision and making it harder for her to fully enjoy the world around her. Many owners assume that a dog going blind with cataracts is simply a normal part of getting older, but losing vision is not something our older pets should have to accept.
For suitable patients, cataract surgery can restore sight and make a huge difference to their confidence, independence and quality of life. Being able to see again means getting back to the things they love — exploring, playing, and interacting with their family.

Milly’s owner says:
💬 “We are just so happy that she can see her ball again when we are out in the forest (and doesn’t walk into bushes!). It has really improved her quality of life.”

At 12 years old, Milly is proof that age alone shouldn’t stop us considering options to help our pets enjoy their golden years. 💛

👁️ If your dog has cloudy eyes or you have noticed changes in their vision, speak to your vet about whether cataract assessment could help.

Address

Edison Business Park, Hindle Way, Off Dorcan Way
Swindon
SN33FR

Telephone

+441793528341

Website

http://www.eastcottreferrals.co.uk/

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