Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vets across the country are following Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and British Veterinary Association guidelines and supplying only emergency consultations. This mean that non-urgent or routine treatments are being delayed at this time to help maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus. It is important to remember that the virus is thought to survive on the fur of animals, just like other surfaces. Therefore, reducing the contact of our staff with pets, where possible, is just as important as reducing contact with owners. We thought it would be useful to give an idea of what constitutes a true veterinary emergency:
In all instances, we ask that you always phone the practice to discuss your pet’s concern with one of our vets first, to avoid using the reception area in the building. We are still open from 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and 10am-1pm Saturday. At all other times we have one of our own vets available for emergencies and contactable by telephone 24/7. We have telephone consultations available for non-emergency concerns and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ guidelines on remote medicine prescribing have been relaxed during this time to allow us to treat more animals remotely. We are committed to remaining open and available to you and your pets during this difficult time. If you have any questions, please contact us on 01458 832972.
