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Cancer care centred on quality of life

Specialist veterinary oncology, close to home

Every pet and every family experiences cancer differently. Our specialist oncology team takes the time to understand your pet, your goals, and what matters most to your family before developing a personalised treatment plan. Working closely with your family veterinarian and specialists across the hospital, we provide coordinated, compassionate care with quality of life at the centre of every decision.

  • Full range of veterinary oncology specialist treatments including chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy and off-site radiation
  • A collaborative team of oncology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia and critical care specialists working together for your pet
  • On-site 24/7 emergency and critical care, providing immediate support should complications arise during treatment.
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What to expect during your visit

Preparing to meet your veterinary oncology specialist

We know that a diagnosis of cancer can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to make sure you feel informed, supported, and never alone in the decisions ahead. Every conversation is honest, compassionate, and centred entirely around what’s best for your pet and your family.

Questions before your appointment?
Our team is always happy to help you understand what to expect and make sure you and your pet feel prepared for your visit.

Initial Consultation

Your vet oncology consultant will review all previous medical history, examine your pet, and discuss diagnostic and treatment options with you in detail. If a cancer diagnosis hasn’t yet been confirmed, we’ll talk through the next steps together before anything is decided.

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Every treatment plan is built around your individual pet, taking into account the type and stage of their condition, realistic prognosis, and what matters most to you and your family. All options, including palliative care, will always be discussed openly and without pressure.

Ongoing Care and Support

Our vet oncology consultants walk alongside you through every stage of your pet’s journey. From active treatment through to ongoing monitoring, our team provides not just clinical care but genuine emotional support for the whole family.

Types of Cancer:

Our oncology team has experience across a wide range of cancer types. Whatever your pet’s diagnosis, we’re here to help you understand their options and find the best path forward.

  • Lymphoma and leukaemia
  • Mast cell tumours and other skin and subcutaneous cancers
  • Haemangiosarcoma
  • Osteosarcoma and other bone and joint cancers
  • Soft tissue sarcomas
  • Cancers of the endocrine system including thyroid, adrenal, and insulinoma
  • Cancers of the lungs and respiratory system
  • Gastrointestinal and urogenital cancers
  • Liver and biliary cancers
Contact our oncology team and we'll walk you through every option available for your pet.
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Facing a cancer diagnosis together

Our vet oncology consultants approach every case with honesty, compassion, and a genuine commitment to finding the best possible path forward. They take the time to truly understand your pet, your family, and what matters most to you, making sure every decision feels informed and considered. From the very first conversation to the last follow up, they’re with you every step of the way.

Meet Our Specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn what to expect during your pet’s cancer treatment journey, with answers to common questions about diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

A veterinary oncology specialist is a veterinarian with advanced training in diagnosing and treating cancer in pets. At ACES, our veterinary oncology specialist works closely with our wider specialist team to develop personalised treatment plans and guide your pet’s care from diagnosis through every stage of treatment.

Your first consultation is an opportunity to understand your pet’s diagnosis and discuss the treatment options available. We’ll review your pet’s medical history, explain the likely outlook, answer your questions, and work with you to develop a treatment plan that reflects your pet’s needs, your family’s goals, and their quality of life.

Unlike human oncology, veterinary chemotherapy is carefully tailored to maintain quality of life. Most pets tolerate treatment remarkably well and continue to enjoy their normal daily activities throughout their treatment. If side effects do occur, they’re usually mild and our team will work closely with you to manage them.

Every pet, every family and every cancer diagnosis is different. We’ll take the time to explain the available treatment options, discuss the likely benefits and limitations of each approach, and help you make a decision that aligns with your pet’s quality of life and your family’s goals. There is rarely just one “right” answer, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

At ACES, our vet oncology team understands that not every cancer journey is focused on curative treatment, and that quality of life is just as important as length of life. Our veterinary oncology specialist will always present palliative care as a valid and compassionate option where appropriate, working with you to make sure your pet is as comfortable and happy as possible for as long as possible.