Cancer Care for Pets is an independent veterinary oncology referral service. We are based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, within Donaldson's Vets' Somerset Road facility.
Cancer Care for Pets is owned and operated by Neil Palmer BVSc, MSc(Clin Onc), MRCVS and Kirsty Chippendale Dip AVN RVN. Together we bring more than 45 years in the profession to the new referral service. We have a unique approach, where our team's clinical skills and experience are combined with the knowledge each family has of what is best for their pet. We have focused on patient-centred cancer care for a number of years honouring the bond between patient and owner, to build a team that creates an individual, holistic treatment plan for each patient. We are passionate about managing and supporting our patients throughout their entire cancer journey, creating a comprehensive palliative care plan that will look after your pet's wellbeing beyond treatment.
Cancer Care for Pets has access to all the facilities that you would expect at a modern veterinary hospital, including state-of-the-art advanced imaging equipment and chemotherapy suite, and its own, private, more reflective, consultation area. Your pet's plan may include diagnostic investigations, specialised imaging, surgery, chemotherapy and palliative care.
BVSc, MSc (Clin Onc) MRCVS
Neil graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1987 and has been in practice since then across West Yorkshire and Lancashire. He attained his MSc in clinical oncology with distinction from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and has focused on cancer care for many years. Neil's particular interest is in reco
BVSc, MSc (Clin Onc) MRCVS
Neil graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1987 and has been in practice since then across West Yorkshire and Lancashire. He attained his MSc in clinical oncology with distinction from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and has focused on cancer care for many years. Neil's particular interest is in reconstructive surgery and the use of chemotherapy in both the adjuvant and neo-adjuvant settings.
Dip AVN, Dip HE CVN, FdSc , RVN
Kirsty qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010, gaining her foundation degree from Harper Adams University before working in first opinion practice in West Yorkshire. She began working in oncology with Neil at their previous practice in 2014 and has since completed her Advanced Nursing diploma, passing with
Dip AVN, Dip HE CVN, FdSc , RVN
Kirsty qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010, gaining her foundation degree from Harper Adams University before working in first opinion practice in West Yorkshire. She began working in oncology with Neil at their previous practice in 2014 and has since completed her Advanced Nursing diploma, passing with distinction. She has a special interest in quality of life for our patients as well as palliative care. Kirsty has recently Started studying for her post graduate certificate in Veterinary Oncology Nursing.
Dip AVN, Dip HE CVN, RVN
Jenna gained her nursing qualification in 2018, before joining our oncology team in 2019. She has been with us since we opened our doors in 2021 and is an integral part of our team. Jenna is a thoughtful, caring and dedicated professional, gained her Advanced Veterinary Nursing Diploma with Distinction in 2022, st
Dip AVN, Dip HE CVN, RVN
Jenna gained her nursing qualification in 2018, before joining our oncology team in 2019. She has been with us since we opened our doors in 2021 and is an integral part of our team. Jenna is a thoughtful, caring and dedicated professional, gained her Advanced Veterinary Nursing Diploma with Distinction in 2022, studying Stress reduction techniques within veterinary practice, which we implement in our day to day care and gentle handling approach for all our patients.
RVN
Holly joined the team in July 2022, following a stint as a locum veterinary nurse. She has previously worked as a senior medical nurse at both first opinion and referral practice. Holly shares our core values around patient centred
care, gentle handling and anxiety reduction for all our patients. She has recently completed a course in
RVN
Holly joined the team in July 2022, following a stint as a locum veterinary nurse. She has previously worked as a senior medical nurse at both first opinion and referral practice. Holly shares our core values around patient centred
care, gentle handling and anxiety reduction for all our patients. She has recently completed a course in Oncology Veterinary Nursing. Holly has a particular interest in feline friendly practice and has been instrumental in helping previous practices achieve their ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic.
DVM, PhD, GP Cert (Oncology), MRCVS
Giulia joined Cancer Care for Pets as full time medical oncology vet in December 2022. Giulia qualified from the University of Bologna in 2012, she holds a General Practitioner Certificate in Oncology, and graduated with a PhD after three years of study at the School of Veterinary Science in Edinburgh. G
DVM, PhD, GP Cert (Oncology), MRCVS
Giulia joined Cancer Care for Pets as full time medical oncology vet in December 2022. Giulia qualified from the University of Bologna in 2012, she holds a General Practitioner Certificate in Oncology, and graduated with a PhD after three years of study at the School of Veterinary Science in Edinburgh. Giulia shares the Practice's firm belief that we are treating patients, not just cancer, and adopts our same holistic approach to pet care. She is delighted to be working as a vital member of our team within an independent oncology practice.
Diane joined us as our client care receptionist in January 2023, with 15 years experience as a veterinary receptionist. She has become an integral member of our client facing team and is relishing being able to spend time supporting our pet families as they move through their journey with us.