ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists is launching a new oncology service to provide specialist cancer treatment to cats and dogs in the Northwest of England.
The oncology theatre at ChesterGates
Patients being admitted to ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists will receive the highest level of care. The new ChesterGates oncology service will offer a wide range of treatments, including chemotherapy, surgery and palliative care.
To accommodate diagnosis and treatment of cases a new oncology department has been set up. This includes a dedicated chemotherapy room, access to a variety of chemotherapy drugs, and a fully equipped operating theatre – offering soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery services for surgical oncology cases. The department also has access to high frequency ocular ultrasound, magnetic resonance (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scanning equipment to assist with the diagnosis of each animal.
The new oncology service will be led by residency-trained clinician in Small Animal Oncology, Nina Vigevani DVM MRCVS. She graduated in 2019 from the University of Milan, completed a rotating internship and worked in general practice in Milan, before moving to the UK to start on an oncology internship in a busy referral practice in the South of England. Prior to moving to ChesterGates, she completed her Residency in Small Animal Oncology at the University of Liverpool.
A dedicated and compassionate nursing team will also look after oncology patients and facilitate their investigations, care and treatment. This will include experienced nurse Deborah Sayer who has a specialist interest in oncology.
Nina and Deborah will both be supported by a network of oncologists within CVS’ specialist hospitals within the UK, along with a ChesterGates team of receptionists and support colleagues who will assist with client queries[i].
Nina Vigevani, Resident in Small Animal Oncology at Chestergates, said: “Many cats and dogs living to an older age may develop cancer. These cases need to be thoroughly investigated to ensure that diagnoses are properly determined and adequate treatment provided, while assuring the best quality of life to each patient. Our service is designed to help guide owners to make the most informed decision about the varied treatment options available to them and what impact these might have on their pets. We are very pleased to be able to open our new oncology service for cat and dog owners in the Northwest this month to provide this essential service.”
Oncology consultations and surgical procedures will be offered at ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists to any dog or cat from Monday to Wednesday on a weekly basis. If veterinary professionals wish to refer a case in oncology or to see what else ChesterGates has to offer, visit the dedicated services page.
ChesterGates Veterinary Referrals is a leading specialist led, multi-disciplinary veterinary referral hospital situated just north of Chester in the Northwest of England. It offers 24 hour 365 days supervised hospitalisation area, separated by species. The ChesterGates team offer a broad range of specialist veterinary referral services including anaesthesia and analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, cruciate repair, diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation & physiotherapy, soft tissue & general surgery, and total hip replacement.
[i] Including insurance issues
