Referrals within VCT

At VCT we are very fortunate to have six veterinarians on our staff. This allows us to easily access another opinion (or opinions) from within the practice if an unusual case arrives.

By utilising the wisdom and experience of the older vets, and the innovative new diagnostic and treatment options of the newer vets, we can provide comprehensive assessments from within the practice. 

Referrals to VCT

Through ongoing investments in continuing education, modernising our equipment and many years of experience in companion animal practice, VCT accepts selected referrals of difficult cases from other practices.

We emphasise that we do not have specialists on our staff. If owners are willing and able to travel to specialist practices in Auckland or to Massey University teaching hospital we will always encourage this. However where travel is not possible Campbell is happy to offer services in surgery and endoscopy, and Paul in radiology and ultrasound.

Paul can also offer opinions on xrays mailed to him from members of the NZVA. Alternatively digital photos of xray images may be emailed to him rather than posted. If you would like more information on these services please contact us.

Referrals from VCT

For difficult cases where the very best of expertise is needed we encourage referral to specialist practices in Auckland (e.g. www.vsg.co.nz) or to Massey University (vethospital.massey.ac.nz/). Vets at these practices have spent at least 3-4 years in overseas Universities doing post-graduate training in their field of expertise. They become veterinary dermatologists (skin), opthalmologists (eyes), radiologists (xrays, ultrasound, MRI, CT-scans) and surgeons in the same way human specialists train. These vets have access to the very latest equipment and are highly skilled in their areas of expertise.

We are fortunate to have Dr Craig Irving (Veterinary Opthalmologist) visit VCT on a regular basis. This allows specialist advice on eye problems to be acquired without leaving Tauranga.