Island Life August/September 2018

Country Life
Top specialist vet now on Island
Ian Nicholson, recognised
by the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons
as a Specialist in Small
Animal Surgery, is now
working out of Island
VetCare (the Island’s
newest, independent
veterinary practice) in
Brading Road, Ryde.
As well as continuing his work
teaching qualified vets, vet
nurses, and students, to improve
their surgical skills, Ian offers
the highest level of Specialist
care to all pets on the Island.
Previously, pets needing expert
or major surgery would have been
sent by their vet to a mainland
Ian Nicholson
referral centre for treatment.
Now, if your pet needs surgery,
your vet can refer you directly to
Ian. This is a huge benefit for the
Island and, more importantly,
this service dramatically reduces
the stress and cost of mainland
trips for both you and your pet.
Since Island Referrals first
set up earlier this year, Ian has
already helped many pets from
across the Island, some just with
expert advice, and others using
a variety of procedures including
cruciate (knee) surgery, fracture
repair, key-hole shoulder surgery,
and liver cancer removal.
If your pet is ever unfortunate
enough to become ill or injured
and you would like specialist
assessment or treatment, it’s good
to know that a friendly expert is
now available on the Island – and
all you need to do is ask your vet to
refer you for an initial consultation.
For more information please see
www.islandreferrals.co.uk or call
Island VetCare on 01983 214747.
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