Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re a pet owner or a referring veterinarian, we’re here to help make the referral process as simple as possible.
If your animal is currently under the care of a veterinarian:
- Ask your primary veterinarian to download and complete the referral form below.
- Have your veterinarian email the completed referral form, along with your animal’s clinical history and any relevant test results, to info@thelifestylevet.co.nz.
Don’t have a regular veterinarian?
No problem. Simply call us on 027 838 5433 to discuss your animal’s needs. We accept self-referrals in many situations and will happily talk you through the options available.
How does veterinary referral work?
A veterinary referral is the act of handing over the care of an unwell animal, from the primary veterinarian that has been caring for that patient, to a veterinarian who has particular skill set, or who is a registered specialist in the appropriate discipline.
What happens once an unwell patient has been referred to us?
We keep your primary/referring veterinarian in the loop and provide them with a summary of the patient’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations in the discharge instructions. Your primary veterinarian may be able to provide the patient with follow-up care after discharge.
The Lifestyle Vet team have expertise in the following
- Medical workups for complicated cases
- 24/7 hospitalisation for all patients
- Imaging capabilities for patients (X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI)
- Blood and plasma transfusions
- Anaesthesia support and services
- Dentistry for a range of species
- Surgical solutions for abdominal and orthopaedic issues
- Camelid skin disease treatment plans
- Lameness investigations
- Critical neonatal patient care
What unique services do we provide?
- Consultations for veterinarians requiring guidance on complicated cases
- 24 hour hospitalisation and monitoring for unwell patients referred to us or under our care
- Transportation for unwell animals to and from our hospital facility under veterinary guidance
- Referral options to specialists that can help with orthopaedic cases
