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| VETERINARY SERVICES The veterinary surgeons are assisted by caring, friendly and professional support staff. All patient records are computerised. All types of animal can be given microchip identification (as required for pet passports). Every vaccination includes a full clinical examination of the patient, and to make your journey easier there is ample car parking at the surgery. Our facilities include an operating suite and hospitalization
wards allowing for Our surgical suite is well equipped for both orthopaedic and major soft tissue surgery with modern anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment including electrocardiographs and doppler blood pressure monitors. All surgery is performed under sterile conditions. We have a separate area for minor or non sterile procedures. Our surgical preparation room is where most pets are anaesthetised and prepared for surgery. There are no waiting lists and most procedures can be carried out immediately if in an emergency situation, or at a few days notice otherwise. X-rays and ultrasonography can often be undertaken on the same day. Modern diagnostic equipment includes X-ray machines for both equine and small animal use, ECG machines for dogs and cats, ultrasonography for small animal, equine, and farm animal reproduction, and endoscopes, along with a well equipped in-house laboratory with biochemical and haematological blood analysers to provide rapid back up to the clinicians. We are able to carry out most of the routine tests on blood, skin and urine. This enables us to conveniently carry out preanaesthetic blood testing to ensure your pet is healthy immediately prior to surgery and provides rapid results, often while you wait, for diagnostic tests such as skin scrapings and hair pluckings, urine biochemical and crystal analysis, and examination of cell aspirates from suspect lumps, among others. Electrocautery and laser therapy are available, as well as up to date dental scalers, polishers, burrs and drills to keep all our patients as well as our clients smiling. One of the problems of being a large practice is that a patient can see several different vets during a course of treatment. We are happy for clients to choose their preferred veterinary surgeon and to work mainly with that person. The overnight emergency service is staffed by our own vets, no outside cover is used so we always have full access to the clinical records, and in the emergency situation you will be seen by a familiar face. Please feel free to phone in advance of visits to make sure a particular vet is able to see you, indeed clients should feel able to phone us whenever they require help or advice. All our vets and nurses undertake post-graduate training and specialisation courses within areas of particular interest. |
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observation of critical cases. Our Ward areas can accommodate
patients in individual heated kennels, with separate areas for cats, for
isolation of patients if necessary, and for those in need of intensive care. A
dedicated nurse is responsible for the hospital wards.