We understand that it can be a worrying time if your pet needs to be referred to us by your regular vet. It’s why here at Wear Referrals, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide explaining what happens when you come to see us and how we do everything we can to help your pet feel safe and comfortable.
When am I seen by a referral vet?
We can only see pets which have been referred by your regular veterinary practice or surgeon. Vets can phone us directly to discuss a patient before referral or for advice on a case.
When referring a patient, your vets will send us your pet’s clinical history, lab results and radiographs.
We will ask your regular vets for as much information as possible, as this will help us ensure the correct department is assessing the case, and ensure the most appropriate vet sees you and your pet.
We can then arrange a suitable time and date to see your pet. We may also ask for specifics, such as videos of your pets for some neurological and orthopaedic patients.
We’ll discuss the costs of treatment with you, and provide as accurate an estimate as possible based on the information we have.
Due to the varying nature of the work carried out at Wear Referrals, it is difficult to provide set prices for clients and veterinary surgeons.
We aim to provide as much information as possible for any clients prior to an appointment and will always provide an estimate at the time of registering.
A more precise estimate will be given to you during your consultation once a vet has carried out a physical examination.
More information
Our owner factsheet has more information about referrals.
