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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...

Letter to our referring vet colleagues

15 December 2025

An important update for our veterinary community As valued members of our veterinary community, we wanted to write to you directly following recent news that the University of Cambridge’s Council of the School of the Biological Sciences has recommended that the University cease veterinary education at Cambridge...

Team spotlight continues - Meet our Soft Tissue Surgery Team

5 December 2025

We’re delighted to continue our Team Spotlight series by handing the baton over to our exceptional Soft Tissue Surgery Team. Laura and Ivy pic Our specialist surgeons, Laura Owen, Julia Riggs and Akash Alexander, bring more than 25 years of combined experience to the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital. Together, they...

The QVSH General Practice Team praised for life-saving care of much-loved farm cat

5 December 2025

The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital’s General Practice and on-call teams have received heartfelt thanks from the Hayes family after providing life-saving care to their 14-year-old farm cat, 'Mouse'. Mouse – described fondly as the family’s “chief rodent operative” – found himself in serious trouble last week after...

Cardiology Team spotlight: Gizmo’s story and a heartfelt thank you to our team!

2 December 2025

As we conclude our Cardiology Team Spotlight, we’re proud to share the story of Gizmo, a 1.5-year-old Cocker Spaniel whose journey reflects the expertise, compassion and dedication of our specialist clinicians. gizmo_dog.jpg Gizmo was referred to the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital after his owners noticed he was...

Spotlight on Cardiology: Inside the QVSH HCM Clinic and Mia’s Story

20 November 2025

As part of the ongoing spotlight on our Cardiology Team here at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH), we’re highlighting the vital work taking place in our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Clinic - a service dedicated to the early detection and management of heart disease in cats. Meet Mia, a gentle domestic...

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

Letter to our referring vet colleagues

Team spotlight continues - Meet our Soft Tissue Surgery Team

The QVSH General Practice Team praised for life-saving care of much-loved farm cat

Cardiology Team spotlight: Gizmo’s story and a heartfelt thank you to our team!

Spotlight on Cardiology: Inside the QVSH HCM Clinic and Mia’s Story

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