Meredith has new appetite for life after spleen removal

When a young pup became ill, her owner had no hesitation as to where to turn for help – as she is lucky enough to work at Paragon Veterinary Referrals. Meredith the German Shepherd was approximately five months old when owner Debra Scuffham, referral hospital manager at Paragon, noticed she had been vomiting and had…

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Small animal surgery specialist joins team at Paragon

A £5 million referral centre in Yorkshire which has just celebrated its first anniversary has added a third specialist to its ranks. Turlough O’Neill, an RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, joined Paragon Veterinary Referrals, in Wakefield, last week. He brings with him a wealth of experience…

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Vetlife benefits from £2,000 donation at successful opening day

Staff at Paragon Veterinary Referrals celebrated the centre’s first birthday by raising money for a charity close to their hearts. We hosted an open day on Saturday, February 9, which included a sponsored bike ride to raise money for Vetlife, a charity which supports people in the veterinary industry who are suffering from emotional, health or…

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Miracle escape for dog found unconscious on railway line

A dog which was found unconscious on a railway line before being diagnosed with four skull fractures has made a miraculous recovery thanks to swift intensive care carried out at a Yorkshire vet centre. French Bulldog Finn was discovered on the tracks between Leeds and Skipton with a severe wound on his head and damage…

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Paragon’s Bake Off bonus for Yorkshire charity

Staff at Paragon Veterinary Referrals risked piling on the pounds to raise plenty of pounds for a Leeds animal charity. Vets, nurses and administrative team members staged their own version of the hit TV show, The Great British Bake Off, as a fun fundraiser for Hope Pastures.  Run in collaboration with sister vet practice, Calder…

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Husband and wife team are new specialists at Paragon

A £5 million referral centre in Yorkshire has made significant strides to bolster its team with the appointment of a new clinical director and a soft tissue surgery specialist. Paragon Veterinary Referrals has announced Sophie Adamantos, an RCVS Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care, will join the centre as clinical director this month, alongside her…

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Paragon team sign up as Dementia Friends

Caring staff at Paragon Veterinary Referrals have reinforced their commitment to helping humans, as well as treating animals. Twenty staff have completed a training session run by the charity Dementia Friends, aimed at increasing their awareness and understanding of the disease. Debra Scuffham, referral hospital manager at Paragon, said the training would be invaluable in…

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Paragon invests in vet nurses of the future

A new, multi-million-pound vets in Yorkshire has earned swift recognition for its staff and facilities after being endorsed as an official training centre for veterinary nurses of the future. Paragon Veterinary Referrals, in Wakefield, has already been listed as an ‘Approved Training Practice’ by industry regulator, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), just six months…

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More helping hands for humans at Paragon

A £5m vet centre which is setting the standard for animal care is reinforcing its commitment to looking after humans, too, with a pledge to provide first aid training to every member of staff. Paragon Veterinary Referrals, in Wakefield, is making it mandatory for all staff to complete first aid training and already 50 per…

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Crushed William back on all fours thanks to Paragon

A Dachshund puppy who sustained horrific injuries when he was crushed under the wheels of a car is back on all fours thanks to the swift work of two Yorkshire vet practices. Four-month-old William sustained three pelvic fractures, two dislocated ankles and a ruptured abdominal wall in the accident, leaving owner John Schofield fearing the…

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