Church Street Veterinary Hospital, Mudgee
REFERRALS & SECOND OPINIONS

It is not uncommon for people to get confused or upset with their pet is sick or injured, due to the stress and worry that they are under. Here at Church Street Vet Hospital, we believe that good communication is a key element for good customer relations.

We will be happy to review your pet's case and provide a second opinion. We also take on secondary referrals — cases referred by other practices. Owners of animals with serious or elusive conditions often find a trip to Sydney very expensive both in time and money. At Church Street Veterinary Hospital, we can often provide an alternative.

Animals that are referred from other practices benefit from the extensive experience of our veterinarians and our highly equipped surgery. This is a major part of our practice.

After consultation and review of diagnosis, a full report is provided. The options for treatment or surgery can then be considered by the owner; after which the patient is referred back to the primary veterinary hospital for any ongoing treatment.

The following are examples of conditions which have been treated by Church Street Veterinary Hospital on a referral basis:

• Entropium (turned-in eyelids) in dogs.
• Tumor removal in dogs, cats, horses and alpacas using both our CO2 & diode laser units.
• Hormone deficiencies such as thyroid and Cushing’s diseases in dogs, cats and horses. Drugs can be specially prepared by our compounding chemists for these difficult diseases.
• Endometrial cyst removal from the uterus of older breeding horses using video endoscope and diode portable laser.
• A wide variety of orthopeadic conditions from simple broken bones to joint reconstruction. Assessment is enhanced by our advanced digital radiography service.
• Amputation of limbs using the CO2 laser where blood loss is significantly reduced.