Veterinair Verwijscentrum Gouda

About Veterinair Verwijscentrum Gouda

Veterinair Verwijscentrum Korte Akkeren is a secondary-care practice in Gouda. The practice focuses mainly on cancer treatments and specialised dental procedures, and offers radiotherapy, surgery, imaging and physiotherapy, among other services.

Specialist care

The referral centre treats oncology patients and performs specialised dental procedures. The centre also lists surgery, imaging, physiotherapy and care for rodents.

• Oncology
• Radiotherapy
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Imaging
• Physiotherapy
• Rodents

Radiotherapy

Radiation can be used to treat cancer and osteoarthritis. The centre describes treatment plans for various conditions, sometimes combined with surgery or chemotherapy.

• Mast cell tumour
• Oral melanoma
• Nasal squamous cell carcinoma
• Intraoperative radiation
• Osteosarcoma
• Fibrosarcoma
• Lymphoma
• Osteoarthritis
• Epulis

Animal physiotherapy

Physiotherapy focuses on the musculoskeletal system and includes curative and palliative treatments. An intake is followed by a functional examination and a treatment plan.

• Manual therapy
• Magnetic field therapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Chiropractic care
• Dry needling
• Training advice and exercise therapy

Treatment approach

Hydrotherapy is used for musculoskeletal complaints and recovery after operations. The animal physiotherapist works closely with veterinarians.