Specialty Clinics
RCVS-recognised specialists hold Diplomate status in their field. Referrals usually go through your primary vet.
Useful UK resources
ECVO/RCVS specialist ophthalmologists across the UK.
Leading orthopaedic and neurology centre, Surrey.
Multidisciplinary referral hospital, Cambridgeshire.
Birmingham — dermatology, oncology, cardiology specialists.
External links are provided for convenience. PawHub is not affiliated with these organisations.
Specialty referrals
Ask what a veterinary specialist actually treats, how referrals work, and what to expect from a second opinion.
PawPal gives general guidance — it isn't a substitute for a registered professional.
Planned: specialist vet guidance calls
Live video guidance with UK specialist vet professionals is something we intend to add in a later phase. It is not available yet, nothing is bookable, and we will only describe checks we have actually carried out.