Referrals & Second Opinions
If you are a vet who would like to refer a case - please email a full medical history, including the client's contact information, to topcat@simplycats.net with "Referral" in the subject line and a brief overview of the case.
Our client care team will contact your client to arrange their referral appointment. Once your patient is discharged from our care, we will follow up with a full report.
If you are a cat owner who would like to be referred - speak to your vet about arranging a referral. The cat's current vet makes referrals.
If you are a cat owner who wants to move practices for a second opinion, please get in touch with us.
If you have any referral questions, ring or email our friendly team who will be happy to help.
Email - topcat@simplycats.net
Call - 01913859696
What is the difference between a referral and a second opinion?
What is the difference between a referral and a second opinion?
Referrals are made by veterinary surgeons who wish to entrust a patient to a colleague with specialized skills, qualifications, or experience. Referred patients remain under the care of their usual veterinarian and return to them following treatment or investigations. The referring veterinarian will provide the patient's medical history, and we will ensure a comprehensive report is sent back to them after the consultation.
Second opinions occur when a cat owner decides to transition to another practice, often permanently. In accordance with our professional obligations to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, we require a complete medical history from the cat’s previous veterinarian before providing a second opinion.
Dentistry referrals - Dr Sarah Middleton BVSc MRCVS
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Dental band 1: Dental cleaning and x-rays £295
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Dental band 2: Dental cleaning, x-rays, dental surgery with up to 4 extractions £595
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Dental band 3: Dental cleaning, x-rays, dental surgery with up to 8 extractions £895
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Dental band 4: Major dental surgery with total or near-total mouth extractions £1295
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Band 4 can be staged in two halves on different days to avoid prolonged GA time. Price includes both stages if required.
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Pre-anaesthetic blood test £95 (done on the morning of the cat's dental procedure if they have not had blood tests to check their kidney function in the last 3 months)
Prices are approximate and may vary for different cases, please enquire at the clinic for more information.
Patients who have been seen by a veterinary surgeon and recommended for a dental procedure may book straight in as day patients.
Feline internal medicine referrals - Abdominal ultrasound & cardiology
We collaborate closely with a network of virtual specialists, enabling us to provide expert care while keeping our feline patients in a cat-only veterinary environment.
This approach allows us to access specialist expertise in areas such as internal medicine, cardiology, and abdominal ultrasound. Our specialists are highly experienced in treating cats, recognizing that their needs differ significantly from those of small dogs!