The majority of your pet’s health needs will be met at the Nation Veterinary Hospital; however, there are circumstances where the services of a veterinary specialist may be required. Under these circumstances, we will refer you to a specialist who is a veterinarian with advanced knowledge in a particular area of veterinary medicine or surgery. In these cases, specialized equipment is often required to perform procedures that are not performed by general veterinary practitioners. Examples of veterinary specialists include ophthalmologists, oncologists, surgeons, etc