Pennine Vets
Info for Referring Vets
Who are we?
Pennine Vets has two vets that take cases for all exotic pets. Ian Mostyn holds the RCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine and has been interested in exotic pets for the last 8 years. He has spent time working in Edinburgh Zoo and at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island, USA. He is currently working towards his Diploma in Zoo Med. Ian accepts first opinion, second opinion & referrals for all birds, reptiles, small furries and fish.
Gillian Mostyn is currently working towards the RCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine, only being delayed by maternity leave! She has been interested in zoo & exotic animals for over 10 years and has spent time working at Dallas Zoo. Gillian is happy to see all birds, reptiles, small furries and fish.
Where are we?
We are located in the centre of Tottington to the north of Bury, Lancashire. Bury is located between Bolton & Rochdale, just north of Manchester. Bury is easily accessible from the motorway network as it is just off the M66 and close to the M60, M62 and M6. It takes about 20 - 30 minutes from Manchester and less than 1 hour from Leeds. For more directions, please see our map.
How to Refer a Case
In the first instance, please contact us by phone to discuss the case and any previous tests / treatment. We then ask that you send us a referral letter by fax, post or e-mail depending on the time available. Please can you include any results from any lab tests performed and send any radiographs taken. Radiographs can be sent either in original form (we will return them at the end of any treatment course) or in digital form via e-mail. Guidelines for digital x-rays are below. Once you have registered your client / case, please ask them to ring us to make a suitable appointment time. At the end of the treatment, we will send you a detailed letter about the case and ask you to conduct any follow up as needed.
Guidelines for Digital X-Rays
- Place a normal x-ray on a x-ray viewer and using black or dark coloured paper block off any extra light and unwanted x-ray.
- Using a digital camera take a photo of the radiograph from as close as will focus. The quality should be set to medium or 300dpi. The highest quality settings will result in a very large file if sent by e-mail and is probably unneccesary.
- The file should then be saved onto a computer as a JPEG and sent as an e-mail attachment or on floppy disc / CD.