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Spring is here - but look out for the hazards that can harm your dog

8 April 2026

Spring Hazards for Dogs Spring is a welcome change for both pets and owners, bringing longer days and more opportunities to get outside. However, the season also introduces a number of risks for dogs. Being aware of these hazards can help you keep your pet safe and well. Allergies Dogs can develop sensitivities to pollen...

In expert hands - outstanding orthopaedic care at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital

31 March 2026

When your pet needs surgery, you want the best possible hands, the most advanced technology, and a team that truly cares. At the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH), we offer world-class orthopaedic care that does more than just fix a joint - it contributes to the future of animal health. Choosing the QVSH means...

Buddy’s big comeback!

9 March 2026

buddy_ortho_case.jpg Meet Buddy, a wonderf ully brave collie dog who recently faced a very serious injury. While out doing what he loves most, running around, Buddy suffered a near-complete laceration of his quadriceps tendon. This tendon is vital for straightening and supporting the back leg, making an injury of this...

Sharing positive news with our referring veterinary partners

27 February 2026

A message to our referring vet practices from Professor Nick Bexfield, Managing Director of the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. Dear Colleagues You may be aware that the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital and the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge...

Statement from the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine - 25 February 2026

25 February 2026

Statement issued from the Department of Veterinary Medicine on Wednesday 25 February 2026. We are pleased and heartened by Monday's decision of the University of Cambridge’s General Board to reject the recommendation of the Council of the School of the Biological Sciences (CSBS) to close our undergraduate course and...

Meet Mickey – a true inspiration

2 February 2026

mickey_dog_2.png In April 2024, Mickey underwent major surgery here at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, including a median sternotomy - a complex procedure in which the breastbone is carefully divided to allow access to the organs in the chest. This approach was necessary to safely remove a cyst on his thymus gland...

Team Takeover Continues - Meet Amy, Our Soft Tissue Specialist Nurse

19 January 2026

Amy is our Soft Tissue Specialist Nurse here at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, where she plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, specialist nursing care within the Soft Tissue Team. Her position reflects the diverse and rewarding career pathways available to veterinary nurses, with opportunities to develop...

New CPD Evening at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital

14 January 2026

Epilepsy and Sleep Clinic: New CPD Evening at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital Building on the success of the recent other CPD events, the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH), University of Cambridge, is pleased to announce the next event in its expanding neurology CPD programme: Epilepsy and Sleep Clinic ...

An incredible recovery and outstanding teamwork at the QVSH!

7 January 2026

butler_1a.jpeg Meet Butler, a 10-year-old Beagle who suddenly became critically unwell after collapsing in the garden. Imaging revealed abdominal free fluid and gas, and he was quickly confirmed to be septic. Further investigation showed an abnormal area around the caecum, prompting urgent exploratory surgery. Our Soft...

Happy New Year as the QVSH Farm Team helps deliver a Christmas calf

5 January 2026

The start of 2026 has brought with it some lovely new beginnings for our Farm Team, including the delivery of a new calf born on Christmas Day. andre_and_aviator_1.jpg You may remember the recent story of Andre, a calf born at a client’s farm following an out-of-hours visit. Quick-thinking farmers recognised that something...

Spring is here - but look out for the hazards that can harm your dog

In expert hands - outstanding orthopaedic care at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital

Buddy’s big comeback!

Sharing positive news with our referring veterinary partners

Statement from the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine - 25 February 2026

Meet Mickey – a true inspiration

Team Takeover Continues - Meet Amy, Our Soft Tissue Specialist Nurse

New CPD Evening at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital

An incredible recovery and outstanding teamwork at the QVSH!

Happy New Year as the QVSH Farm Team helps deliver a Christmas calf

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