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We are starting the year with the exciting announcement that we have expanded our Specialist Dermatology team, making Willows in Solihull the only referral centre in the UK to be home to two Dermatology Specialists.   Tania Nunes Rodrigues, EBVS® European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, has joined our team, where she will be working…

Our industry-leading soft tissue specialists displayed all of their expert keyhole surgery skills when carrying out a lifesaving procedure on a beloved pet labrador. Eleven-year-old Oreo was referred to us here at Willows in Solihull for treatment of an adrenal mass, with our state-of-the-art small animal hospital one of just a few across the UK…

Our new emergency and critical care specialist here at Willows in Solihull has spoken of the need for fast action but cool heads in dealing with emergency cases. Fernanda Camacho is a member of our specialist-led Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service and just qualified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency…

A dachshund puppy born with a defective palate is now all smiles after life-changing surgery here at Willows in Solihull.   The miniature wire-haired dachshund, called Frieda, was just three months old when she began suffering from recurring infections in her nose and breathing difficulties, resulting in several courses of antibiotics. Little Frieda was also…

The team here at Willows are delighted to have earned prestigious recognition for our outstanding efforts to create an environmentally-friendly workplace.  We have recently received a Green award from Investors in the Environment (iiE), the national accreditation scheme for businesses working to reduce their carbon footprint.  The Green award is iiE’s highest accolade and is…

Top netball player Holly Finelli is aiming high after achieving her goal of joining our expert veterinary physiotherapy team here at Willows.   Holly, who plays for Barr Beacon in Division One of the West Midlands League, has joined the internationally-renowned Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, in Solihull.    While she has international pedigree of her…

Willows has rubberstamped our commitment to the environment with the introduction of an in-house oxygen generator.   We have recently invested £35,000 in a deluxe compressor and state-of-the-art oxygen generator system as part of an ongoing eco-friendly campaign which has already seen our team earn prestigious national accreditation. Last year, we earned a silver award…

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a highly experienced RVN and Nursing Manager as our new Hospital Director. Tom Reilly has taken up the management role here at Willows having joined from our parent company Linnaeus, where he was Referral Field Nursing Manager. The appointment is not Tom’s first experience with Willows, however,…

Why do we need to keep antibiotics working? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria mutate and adapt to reduce the effects of antibiotics. Antibiotics can also affect ‘good bacteria’ and cause harm. New antibiotic drugs are not easy to develop, so we need to preserve the efficiency of the drugs we have. Antibacterial resistance is a…