About us
The Small Animal Teaching Hospital is part of the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, and based on the Leahurst Campus in Wirral.
As one of the largest and most advanced hospitals built for small animals in Europe, the facility sees referral appointments from far and wide. Our team of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and European specialists work at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine to deliver a service that is world-renowned. Our specialists are supported by residents (experienced and qualified vets working as “specialists in training”) and interns (qualified vets who are gaining more experience working in a specialist setting).
The hospital plays a key role in the education of veterinary students, teaching them the very latest concepts and techniques in a caring and supportive environment. The hospital also provides training towards clinical specialisation for qualified vets through its residency programmes. Clinical research is carried out within the hospital to improve the lives of pets everywhere.
In these pages you can find out about our specialist team and the state-of-the-art facilities and services we offer.
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Our team of RCVS Recognised Specialists and EBVS European Specialists work at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine to deliver a service that is world-renowned.
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Our hospital is one of the best-equipped small animal hospitals in Europe. A broad range of advanced diagnostic investigations and treatments are available and patients are cared for to the very highest standards.
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Funding is still very much needed; find out how you can help us continue to provide the best possible treatment and care for small animal pets.
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We are an RCVS-accredited hospital under the Practice Standards Scheme, meaning we maintain the highest standards of veterinary care.