Veterinary Ambulance

This dedicated vehicle is kept on-site at Boston Spa, and provides a safe and suitable method to transfer patients between the two practices for particular treatments. Should a home visit be necessary for your pet, and following examination we feel that further care at the surgery is required, they can be transported quickly and efficiently, from your home to the appropriate practice.

Consultation Rooms

These provide a safe and private environment for routine treatments such as vaccinations, discussions with the vet, or an initial clinical examination should your pet show signs of illness.

Wards

It can be confusing for animals when they require hospitalisation, and of course an anxious time for the owners. However, we can assure you that our qualified team of staff provide gentle reassurance for your pets while they are away from home. You can feel confident that from admittance to discharge, they are kept safe, well cared for and receive the best possible treatment, to help them regain their health and return home to you.

Endoscopy

This allows us to look inside your pet's body by using a small camera on a flexible tube. This invaluable piece of equipment enables us to see in the more awkward areas of the body such as the nasal passages, throat, stomach, intestines, bladder and urinary tract, so as to help us identify your pet's condition.

Westwood Puppy Parties

When: every Monday evening
Where: Boston Spa practice
Time: 6.15pm until 7pm Cost: Free
Hosted by: Hazel Cothay - Animal Nursing Assistant
Well we don’t have jelly and ice cream, but we certainly do have lots of fun! Social interaction of a young puppy is essential in helping with their development and behaviour. So at our parties, we encourage the little ones to play and mix together to help them mature into happy socialised dogs. For the owners, plenty of informal but informative discussions on caring for your young pet. All puppies from both surgeries are welcome providing they have received the first part of their vaccination course.
To book a place please call Alice on 01937 842210

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Routine Vaccinations

Vaccinating and regular boosters are part of your pet’s routine healthcare, which help to protect your pet against infectious disease. The appointment also gives an opportunity for the vet to carry out a full health check. Happily most pets go home with wet noses and wagging tails, and for the owners peace of mind that their much-loved pet is in good health.
The primary vaccination course can begin at eight weeks old for puppies, and nine weeks for kittens. Protection is also available against Kennel Cough, which we recommend for dogs that attend training classes, are exercised where close contact with other dogs is common, or spend time in boarding kennels.

Routine Healthcare

If you are unsure of which flea, tick or worming product to choose, our nurses and vets are only too happy to discuss, which type would be suitable for your pet and show you how to administer them. Maintaining these regular treatments is so very important, as these irritating parasites can cause major skin irritation and other health problems if not dealt with quickly and effectively.

Dental Care

Bad breath can be a sign that your dog or cat has a dental problem. Decaying teeth and gum disease, may result in tooth loss and further complications. However, prevention is the key, so we provide free regular dental checks with our nurses who can also show you how to clean your pets’ teeth. Regular brushing and care will help avoid the build up of plaque and tartar, which causes oral disease. Should the teeth require de-scaling and a polish to remove plaque, this is quite a routine procedure and can be performed under a general anaesthetic.

Microchipping

It is very sad when a pet goes missing, and devastating to the owner if they are never found. Microchipping is a permanent means of identification that helps to happily reunite lost pets with their owners. A tiny chip, with an I.D. code unique to you and your pet, is injected under their skin and holds details that are stored on a central database, which is accessible 24 hours a day. Scanners are held by various rescue centres, dog wardens and veterinary practices, and used to read the details to identify the lost animal. This service is available at any stage in your pet’s life, and just a routine appointment is required.

PETS Passport

If you are considering taking your pet abroad for the first time, it is easy to prepare and obtain the passport for your pet to travel.  We are here to help you both through the process. You will need to allow 21 days from microchipping and the rabies vaccination before reentry into the UK.  So depending on your own personal plans, please take this into consideration before booking any tickets and embarking on your travels. Contact the surgery for more information or visit www.defra.gov.uk
or click on this link for their passport information.

Fees

We kindly ask that all fees be paid on completion of treatment. However if you feel that this may be a problem for you, please do not hesitate to speak with us prior to the commencement of your pet’s treatment. We accept payment by cash, cheque, credit and debit cards.  Payment of your account may also be made over the telephone, by credit or debit card. We are happy to provide an estimate of costs at your request. Thank you..

Pet Insurance

Modern veterinary medicine now enables us to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. However, treating your pet can sometimes incur expensive procedures, and the last thing you need is the added worry of costs. As accidents and sudden illness can happen to animals when you are least expecting them, you may wish to consider life-long insurance for your pet. There are many policies available, and they are all different, so it is very important to read them thoroughly to see exactly what they include.

One company you may wish to try
is Pet Plan. Just click this link.

Medication and Food Supplies

Our pharmacy is generally well stocked, but at times we may run low on certain items. Therefore, when calling the surgery to request further supplies for your pets, please provide us with 24 hours notice, so we can ensure there is sufficient quantity to fulfil and prepare your order ready for collection.

Repeat Prescriptions

If your pet is on long-term medication and requires a repeat prescription, a member of staff will be able to assist you. However, we will need to check your animal every three months to ensure their condition is stable, and to ascertain that the type or quantity of prescribed medication is having no adverse effects.