
Advanced vet referral,
emergency & critical care.
Our team of Advanced Practitioners work collaboratively to deliver exceptional multi-disciplinary referral and emergency & critical care so your patients can get the care they need, on their doorstep.
Collaborative working for better veterinary outcomes
Together we are more than the sum of our parts.
That’s why we’re committed to working collaboratively with you, your clients, and with our wider teams. Thanks to our sister companies, we provide your patients with seamless care. Both night and day. All under one roof.

Advanced vet referral care. In your hands.
We know that to deliver the best patient care, you need access to referral teams that partner with you and respect your role as the guardian of your patients’ health. We provide a comprehensive range of referral services, including:
Ophthalmology
- Medical & surgical eye conditions
- Canine eye health screening
Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Soft tissue surgery
Laparoscopy
- ‘Keyhole’ neutering surgery
- ‘Keyhole’ biopsies
Diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasound
- Outpatient CT
Internal medicine
- Diagnostic investigation & treatment
- Full range of medical disorders
Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy
- Hydrotherapy

Dedicated emergency vet care. Open to all.
We believe that you and your clients should always have expert care on your doorstep, 24/7. That’s why we built a dedicated team with advanced emergency & critical care training and decades of experience to offer you and your clients reassurance and expert care. Working from two state of the art veterinary hospitals, we provide a compassionate and dependable service.
Your questions, answered:
How do I refer a case to South Downs Veterinary Referrals?
For non-urgent cases, if you would like to discuss the case with one of our clinicians prior to a referral, please complete our advice request form and our clinicians will be happy to offer advice and guidance on the management of your cases.
To arrange a direct referral, please complete our online referral form here.
Once we receive the completed form, we will contact the owner directly to arrange the appointment before contacting you with confirmation of the appointment details. Please be aware that this form is to be completed for non urgent enquiries only and we will respond within 2 working days.
Do you accept urgent or emergency referrals?
Can I speak to a clinician before referring?
Can I use South Downs Emergency Vets for our out of hours cover?


