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The Drove, Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4BA

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services

As a Tier 3 RCVS Small Animal Hospital we must provide a wide range of services for our clients and their pets. We are pleased to offer these and a wide range of other healthcare services to a very high standard. We hope the list below gives you some useful information on what we offer at the Hospital and our branch practice at Nether Stowey.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is available for lameness and pain related conditions by appointment with our vet Rachel Thomas.

 

Admissions to Hospital

Admissions to the hospital for routine procedures usually take place between 7.30 and 9.00am by appointment.

 

Ambulance collections and deliveries

Ambulance collections and deliveries can be arranged within weekday (Mon-Fri) daytime hours (9am to 5pm) for those clients who have problems transporting their pet to the Hospital.

 

Behavioural consultations

Behavioural consultations can be arranged during surgery hours. A behavioural questionnaire is usually completed in advance of this appointment to help us to fully assess the problems.

 

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy to help treat cancers is available.

 

Consultations

Consultations are by appointment at the main Hospital and in an ‘open’ surgery at Nether Stowey.

 

Dentistry

Dentistry to scale and polish teeth and remove or repair damaged teeth is available most week days following consultation with a vet.

 

Diagnostic laboratory tests

Diagnostic laboratory tests are either carried out in our laboratory (see ‘Practice facilities’) in which case results are available within a few hours or are sent away to a veterinary laboratory in which case results usually take a few days.

 

Digital Radiography

Digital Radiography (X-ray) is available for hip and elbow scoring and clinical diagnostic tests (see ‘Practice facilities’).

 

Dog training

Dog training can be arranged with our clinical partner Katherine Tomlinson (see ‘Clinical Partners’ in ‘Links’)

 

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is available for diagnostic procedures (see ‘Practice facilities’).

 

Eye scoring

Eye scoring – see Hip and elbow scoring.

 

Hip and elbow scoring

Hip and elbow scoring through the BVA / KC scheme can be arranged for any week day. These procedures require the pet to have a general anaesthetic or deep sedative and for radiographs (x-rays) to be taken. Referral for Eye scoring can also be arranged.

 

Home visits

Home visits can be arranged within weekday (mon-Fri) daytime hours (9am to 5pm). The staff will help advise you if a home visit is appropriate for your pet’s condition.

 

Identi-chipping

Identi-chipping involves placing a unique microchip under the skin of the pet between the shoulder blades. This is a quick and painless procedure and can be carried out at any vet or nurse appointment. Identi-chips are recorded in a central database.

 

Neutering

Neutering of pets of all sizes can usually be arranged on any weekday with a few days notice.

 

Nurse clinics

Nurses can give advice on choosing a new pet, pet nutrition, pet training and behavior, carry out procedures such as bandage changes, post operative checks and clipping nails and run specific clinics for puppies and kittens, senior pets, overweight pets and dental care. Clinics are by appointment.

 

Nether Stowey practice

The Nether Stowey practice is our branch practice located on Castle Street, Nether Stowey.

 

Pet Care Products

A wide range of Pet care products and specialist pet foods are available in our shop area.

 

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can be arranged with our clinical partners Liz Pyne and Helen Mathie (see ‘Links’).

 

Puppy parties

Puppy parties allow puppies to socialize and begin basic training and help owners learn more about dog care.

 

Repeat prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions of mediation can be ordered for collection for pets needing ongoing or repeated medications prescribed by the vet. Please telephone the Hospital in advance and allow 24hrs for the prescription to be authorized and dispensed.

 

Surgery

Surgery (operations) take place every week day (and at other times in emergency). For routine and non-emergency procedures operations are usually booked a few days in advance. All surgery takes place in our modern theatre areas (see ‘Practice facilities’).

 

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is available for pregnancy diagnosis and for clinical tests (see ‘Practice facilities’).

 

Vaccinations

Vaccinations for dogs, cats and rabbits can be carried out at any appointment (see ‘Pet Healthcare’)

 

Wildlife

In common with all other veterinary practices, we are happy to provide treatment for sick or injured British wildlife brought in by the general public. Following treatment, all cases require a period of rehabilitation in a suitable specialist facility before release. We are fortunate to have an excellent working relationship with Secret World Wildlife Rescue.