Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH

13/03/2026

At Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, nutrition plays an important role in supporting the recovery of every inpatient.

When pets are admitted to the hospital, our clinical and nursing teams carefully assess their individual calorific and nutritional needs. This takes into account factors such as:

• Their medical condition and diagnosis
• Stage of recovery
• Body condition and weight
• Age, breed and species
• Any underlying health conditions

These considerations help determine the most appropriate diet and the amount of food required to support healing and recovery.

Our hospital has access to a wide range of veterinary diets, suitable for different species, life stages and medical conditions. This allows us to tailor nutrition for each individual patient.

For some patients who are unable to eat enough independently, we may provide nutrition using specialist tube feeding diets, ensuring they still receive the nutrients their body needs while recovering.

Where appropriate, and when it aligns with hospital infection control and hygiene protocols, we can also work with owners to keep feeding routines as close as possible to what their pet is used to at home.

We are fortunate to have team members with additional nutrition qualifications, who are available to provide guidance and help develop appropriate feeding plans for our patients.

Food preparation within the hospital is carried out by trained staff following strict hygiene procedures, and our food preparation areas are deep cleaned daily to maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.

By combining clinical expertise, nutritional knowledge and careful preparation, we ensure that every patient receives the nutritional support they need during their hospital stay.

13/03/2026

Check out this little film we made ahead of our Vet School Open Day at the - a week tomorrow - on Saturday 21 March - open 10am - 4pm full of family friendly activities! and interesting animal themed talks at 1pm and 2pm in our Lecture Theatre.

All the information is here: www.vet.cam.ac.uk/research/cambridge-festival

See you there! 🐾🦒👀🧬🦇 🔬

12/03/2026

📣 We are delighted to be offering a new Junior Clinical Training Scholarship in Veterinary Anaesthesia.

Starting from April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, you will receive training and tuition in all aspects of veterinary anaesthesia (primarily small animal) beyond the professional degree, providing extra practical experience and training in the clinical and basic sciences relating to anaesthesia under the supervision of EBVS approved Diplomates.

Being a Junior Scholar at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH in Cambridge, offers many additional benefits outside of the role, including onsite Cambridge accommodation, subsidised travel and the opportunity to join clubs and societies across the University.

📅 Closing date is midnight on 29 March 2026
👉🏽https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/junior-clinical-training-scholar-in-veterinary-anaesthesia-pp49035
​🐾 To read more about the JCTS programme at Cambridge👇🏼
https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1
🎥 Also check out this fun film made by some of our previous scholars 👉🏽 https://youtu.be/2lJ1A2PmgKs

09/03/2026

Meet Buddy - This brave boy suffered a life-changing injury while out running - a near-complete laceration of his quadriceps tendon.

Thanks to the incredible multi-disciplinary team here at Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH including our Orthopaedic Surgeons, Specialist Anaesthetists and dedicated Nursing teams -Buddy has made a miracle recovery.

After 5 months of healing, with an external skeletal fixator (the frame in the photo), and lots of physiotherapy, Buddy is back to doing what he loves most: running around and loving life! 🐕✨

Check out the full story of Buddy’s journey and his amazing recovery on our website:
👉 https://www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/buddys-big-comeback

06/03/2026

🐾 A huge thank you to Peanut and his owner!

We’re celebrating Peanut, who has officially joined the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital Blood Donor Programme after successfully passing all his donor health checks. We’re over the moon to welcome him as one of our newest lifesaving donors. ❤️

Every donation from pets like Peanut can help save the life of another animal in need... and we’re always looking for more amazing donors to join our blood donor bank.

Could your pet help?

Pets must be:
✔️ Relaxed, friendly and healthy
✔️ Aged between 1–8 years
✔️ Never had a blood transfusion
✔️ Not on any medications
✔️ Up-to-date with vaccines and parasite treatments
✔️ Born and raised in the UK
✔️ Preferably neutered and (for cats) indoor... though not essential

Weight requirements:
🐱 Cats: ideally 5kg (minimum 4kg)
🐶 Dogs: minimum 25kg

Donor pets receive:
🩺 Free blood testing
🩺 A full health check
🩺 Heart scan included for cats

If you think your pet could become a hero like Peanut, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 blood.donor@vet.cam.ac.uk

Thank you for helping us care for pets in need. 🐶🐱🩸

02/03/2026

🐾 Thinking of buying a puppy or new dog? 🐾

Before you take the leap, join us for a public educational afternoon on canine health and genetics on:
📅 Monday 16 March
⏰ 1.00 – 5.00pm
📍West Hub, Cambridge https://www.westcambridgehub.uk/

This event will help future dog owners understand:
✔️ Common inherited health problems
✔️ How to choose a responsible breeder
✔️ How DNA testing and health schemes work
✔️ How to give your puppy the healthiest possible start

You’ll hear from expert vets and canine geneticists and have plenty of time to ask questions in a friendly, relaxed setting.

🎟 Tickets are just £5 (refreshments included).
👉 Book now: https://www.canine-genetics.org.uk/events/

Please share with anyone you know who is thinking about getting a puppy or a new dog! 🐶

27/02/2026

Student Spotlight - Amani Kabeer-Ali, Final Year Veterinary Student

As part of my final year EMS (Extra-Mural Studies), I had the extraordinary opportunity to undertake a placement in the Galápagos Islands, one of the most unique and ecologically significant environments in the world.

Travelling to South America for EMS was both a personal and professional commitment. It meant travelling thousands of miles from Cambridge, adapting to a completely different clinical setting, and stepping into a role that demanded independence, initiative and resilience. But it was also one of the most formative experiences of my veterinary training.

During my time there, I was exposed to the intersection of veterinary medicine, conservation and public health in a way that simply cannot be replicated in a lecture theatre. Working within such a fragile ecosystem highlighted how deeply connected animal health, human health and environmental health truly are. Every case carried wider significance - whether supporting wildlife conservation efforts, contributing to population health initiatives, or engaging with local communities to promote responsible animal care.

The placement challenged me to think critically, work collaboratively across disciplines and adapt to limited resources - all essential skills for modern veterinary practice. It reinforced the importance of cultural awareness, communication and ethical responsibility when working internationally.

Experiences like this are only possible because of the breadth of training and encouragement we receive here. The Department of Veterinary Medicine and the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital foster curiosity, ambition and global perspective. We are supported not only to become competent clinicians, but thoughtful, well-rounded professionals capable of making a difference far beyond the walls of the hospital.

At a time when the future of the Vet School has felt uncertain, the level of training, guidance and support we receive has never wavered. The Department of Veterinary Medicine enables students to travel across the world in pursuit of knowledge, grow in confidence and capability, and contribute meaningfully to animal welfare on a global scale.

I am incredibly proud to be a final year student here, and deeply grateful for the opportunities this school continues to provide.

Amani Kabeer-Ali
Final Year Veterinary Student
Queen's Veterinary School Hospital

26/02/2026

The University of Cambridge’s veterinary school has been saved from closure after an “unprecedented level” of support from the community.

The decision follows weeks of campaigning against the move, thousands of formal submissions and a protest march.

You can read about the decision, and the reaction to it, below.

24/02/2026

We are absolutely delighted to confirm that the recommendation to close the Veterinary School has been denied.

The full official statement regarding this decision and what it means next is now available to read on our website.

🔗 Read the full statement here: https://savethevetschool.co.uk

Thank you to everyone who stood with us, shared, supported and made their voices heard.

23/02/2026