CONSULTATIONS
Small animal
consultations are by appointment only at our Brooke and Long Stratton
surgeries. Computer records are linked between the two surgeries. We ask that
you report to reception immediately on arrival at the surgery. If your dog is coughing
or barks a lot or does not like other dogs, you can wait outside or in your car
until the vet calls you in for your appointment. We ask that all cats, rabbits
and small cage pets are brought to their consultation in a securely fastened
and suitable pet carrier and that all dogs are on a securely fitting collar and
lead or slip lead.
Saturday morning
surgery at Long Stratton is for emergency and urgent cases only.
ADMISSIONS
Scheduled surgical
procedures and investigations are carried out from Monday to Friday at Long
Stratton. A hospital appointment will be made for your pet, booking them into
an appropriate kennel for the day. We ask that dogs and cats undergoing
sedation or anaesthesia have been starved from 8pm the night before the procedure. A bowl of water can be
left down all night and taken up first thing in the morning. Dogs should be
taken out to allow urination and defaecation before coming to the surgery. An
admission appointment will be made for the morning of the operation between
8.15 and 8.45am. At this appointment a nurse will go through the consent form
for your pet's procedure. You will be asked to sign this form to give
permission for us to carry out the detailed procedures and to say that you
understand that all fees are payable at the time of collection of your pet. We
also ask for contact phone numbers at this time. It is very important that we
are able to reach you on these numbers in case any unexpected findings or
procedures need to be discussed during your pets stay with us.
DISCHARGES
You will be phoned
to arrange a collection time for your pet after an operation or a stay in the
hospital. We always aim to get pets back to their own homes as soon as
possible. When you arrive to collect your pet, we ask that you report to
reception so that you can settle your bill. A nurse or vet will then speak to
you about the operation or procedure your pet has undergone. Post-operative
care will be discussed and any follow up appointments can be made.
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