Services

As a general rule we advise worming all adult dogs and cats every 3 months and to follow an appropriate flea prevention strategy. Puppies and kittens require worming more frequently.
Please speak to one of our nurses or vets for a tailored flea and worm strategy for all the animals in your household.

Microchipping can help you get reunited with your lost pet. Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are inserted under the skin on the scruff of the neck. They are easily inserted, and each microchip contains a unique number that links via computer to your details so that you can quickly be identified as your pet’s owner.
If your pet is found it will usually be taken to either a rescue centre, a charity, the local authority dog warden, or a Veterinary Surgery. All such places usually have hand-held scanners that can be used to detect and read a chip. If a chip is found, then the details you provided at the time of chipping can be used to contact you and reunite you with your pet.
Microchipping is also a legal requirement for dogs over the age of 8 weeks in England, Scotland, and Wales, and cats over the age of 20 weeks in England.
If you are interested in microchipping, or need to update your details for an already-chipped pet, please contact us on 01509 212437.

Dental care is as important for pets as it is for us. Without regular brushing, it is quite likely that most pets will get some level of dental disease and it has been estimated that 80% of dogs and cats over the age of three need dental treatment.
Dental check-up clinics are with our experienced Veterinary Nurses who know a lot about dental care and the different ways that oral health in pets can be managed. Dental check-ups are advised every 6-12 months. During these check-ups, the nurse can demonstrate cleaning and discuss how to keep your pets mouth in good condition.
These clinics are free for pets on our Pet Health Plan!

Dietary advice is available from all of our Veterinary Surgeons and qualified Veterinary Nurses.
Puppies and kittens have very different nutritional requirements from adults. Similarly, older pets can benefit from supplements for joint health. At the various stages of life your pet’s energy requirements can also be quite different.
Our pets are all individuals and some diets are more appropriate for some than others so please feel free to discuss your needs with one of our vets or nurses.
We only recommend top quality foods for your pets and we can supply specialist varieties that are not generally available through high street outlets.
Food is a very important part of treatment for many diseases. These include such things as kidney, bladder, skin, and intestinal ailments as well as mobility and weight problems. If a special diet is required for your pet, this will be prescribed by your vet.

Our nurses offer free socialisation clinics for any pets that need a bit of a confidence boost for coming into the practice. We work with you and your pet to find the best way to provide comfort in the veterinary environment.
These appointments are free.

If you are concerned about your pet’s weight, we are happy to offer a weight management clinic appointment with one of our Veterinary Nurses, during which we can weigh your pet and provide dietary advice.
These appointments are free.

This is a free club, which is both fun and informative for all of the family. Your puppy or kitten will benefit from your increased knowledge but also will gain confidence at the surgery and realise that a routine visit to the vets can and should be fun! You will receive a free information pack and goodies along the way.

Our on-site laboratory is where we test most of our patient’s blood and urine samples. Having these facilities on-site means that we have rapid results, allowing us to make prompt, informed decisions about your pet’s needs and treatment.
Sometimes, we need to send samples off for further testing that can’t be conducted in-house. Our vets will always discuss this with you before we do.

We use a similar x-ray machine to those used in hospitals. X-ray is an invaluable diagnostic tool and is especially useful for looking at bones, for example when investigating fractures and osteoarthritis.
Ultrasound is an invaluable diagnostic tool. It provides a dynamic view of the inside of your pet. It is used for investigating many problems and also for confirming pregnancy. It can also be used as a guide to allow us to take non-invasive needle biopsies. Some of our vets have undergone specific training related to ultrasound techniques and have particular skills and interests in this area.
We have recently acquired an endoscope, allowing us to perform more complex procedures.