Pet Nurse consultation
For Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Small Rodents (Hamsters, Rats, Gerbils, etc.), Ferrets · Consultation & preventative care
A nurse consultation is an appointment with one of our registered veterinary nurses. Nurses run the practical, hands-on side of care – weight checks, post-operative checks, nail and anal gland work, dressing changes and advice on getting medication into a difficult patient.
About Nurse consultation in pets
Our nurses are qualified, registered professionals, and a lot of care is better done by them than by a vet. Nurse appointments are usually easier to get and cost less than seeing a vet.
What nurses can help with
- Weight checks and weight-loss support.
- Post-operative checks and suture removal.
- Dressing and bandage changes.
- Nail clipping and anal gland expression.
- Microchipping.
- Advice on diet, dental care, parasite treatment and giving medication at home.
- Second vaccinations in a course, where the vet has already examined your pet.
What a nurse cannot do
Nurses cannot diagnose a new problem or prescribe medication – that has to be a vet. If a nurse finds something during your appointment that needs a vet, they will tell you and we will get your pet seen.
What it costs
Nurse appointments are charged at a lower rate than seeing a vet. The fee is on our price list, and several of our pet health plans include nurse appointments or a discount on them.