Services available during Covid-19 restrictions UPDATED 12.04.21

During the 2021 road map out of Lockdown we will be following guidance from BVA (British Veterinary Association) and RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) to offer our services through either social distanced consulting or telemedicine.

Telemedicine consultation can be offered if deemed appropriate

• Mild trauma
• Skin issues, including flea allergic dermatitis 
• Post-op checks (If vet deems appropriate)
• Repeat medication checks, if stable
• Vomiting/diarrhoea in a well animal
• Excessive urination or thirst
• Lumps
• Wounds
• Non-acute lameness
• Anorexia
• Vaginal discharge
• Non-specific lethargy

Social distanced consultation can be offered if deemed appropriate by the veterinary surgeon

• Any of the above deemed necessary following remote triage or consultation
• Neutering
• All pet vaccination courses
• Neutering rabbits
• Dispensing flea and worming treatments (in line with RCVS and VMD guidance)
• Microchipping
• Anal glands/scooting if in extreme discomfort
• Dental complaints if causing anorexia 
• Eye complaints
• Ear disease
• Severe trauma, eg RTA
• Seizures
• Jaundice
• Pallor
• Significant weakness or collapse
• Cough >one-week duration
• Difficulty breathing
• Dystocia
• Acute severe lameness
• Abdominal swelling
• Significant bleeding
• Retching
• Toxin ingestion (if phone/video triaged as significant. Please note you may be advised to contact the Animal Poison Line in advance)
• Struggling to urinate or defecate
• GI signs (vomiting and/or diarrhoea) with significant mental depression
• Ongoing treatment and monitoring of Addison’s patients
• Monitoring of unstable diabetics
• Flystrike
• Ileus (small mammals)
• Euthanasia  

Posted 12th April 2021