Independent specialist referral practice opens in Yorkshire
The state-of-the-art clinic is based on the Thorp Park Estate in Wetherby and has a team of 15 in place, which will rise to 20 within the next year
Vets Rob Quinn, Nick Blackburn and Stuart Cooke have launched Vita Referrals to offer orthopaedic and neuro surgery to pets in Yorkshire and beyond.
The new clinic aims to ensure every pet owner has access to reasonably priced surgical care.
Vita Referrals will offer treatment to pets with a wide range of injuries and illnesses including spinal conditions, cruciate disease, fractures, arthritis and elbow disease.
The company will have referral lists costs for all of its major surgical specialties on its website and will offer upfront, fixed costs with a 12-month post-surgical complications warranty.
The state-of-the-art clinic is based on the Thorp Park Estate in Wetherby and has a team of 15 in place, which will rise to 20 within the next year.
Quinn said: “Many pet-owners are unaware that there are three major companies which own the vast majority of veterinary practices in the UK. That is not necessarily of benefit to those using the services, as prices can rise when competition is low. Myself, Nick and Stuart felt very strongly that there was a different way to do things.
“No one becomes a vet to see animals suffer or pet-owners struggle to make tough financial decisions. We knew it was possible to offer a top quality service, with the best facilities and equipment available, whilst also keeping prices at a realistic level – and that is where the vision for Vita Referrals came from.”
He added: “We also wanted the freedom to offer collaborative decision-making, the removal of complex forms and bureaucracy and what we believe is an industry-leading 12-month complications guarantee on routine surgeries. It’s time there was more disruption and competition in the sector – and that will, ultimately, only be a good thing for pets, owners and vets.”
