Nurse Consults

What Happens During a Nurse Consultation?

A nurse consultation is a relaxed, informative appointment where you and your pet can benefit from:

• Weight and diet management – Regular weight checks, body condition scoring, and tailored advice to help maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity-related issues
• Dental checks – Early identification of dental disease and guidance on home dental care routines
• Parasite prevention – Advice and administration of flea, tick, and worming treatments
• Post-operative care – Suture removal, bandage changes, wound checks, and recovery monitoring following surgery
• Medication administration – Demonstrations and support with giving tablets, injections, or other treatments at home
• Puppy and kitten advice – Guidance on nutrition, socialisation, and early development for young pets
• Basic health monitoring – Blood pressure checks, repeat blood testing, nail clipping, anal gland expression, and microchipping
• Chronic condition support – Ongoing management of conditions such as diabetes or arthritis, with lifestyle and medication advice
• Behaviour and wellbeing advice – Tips on training, enrichment, and managing anxiety or stress

Did you know we are now offering free puppy adolescence clinics?

Our amazing nurse team have put together these clinics to help owners navigate their dogs’ key developmental stages.

These appointments will focus on areas such as;

• Socialisation at the vets
• Getting your puppy used to being handled and having a veterinary exam
• Answer common questions about basic general health, integration into family life, keeping dogs safe, diets & weight management, parasite control, neutering.
• Provide structured/tailored support to puppy owners at key developmental stages – so you aren’t overwhelmed by a huge amount of information when your puppy is only 2-3 months old.

These free clinics will be offered when your puppy is 4, 6 and 9 months old.

Our nurse team are passionate about these clinics and hope that you, and your dog find these beneficial.

Why Choose a Nurse Consultation?

• Preventive focus – Nurse consults help catch potential health issues early, before they become serious, through regular monitoring and practical advice
• Personalised support – Our nurses take time to answer your questions and provide tailored recommendations for your pet’s unique needs
• Empowering owners – We equip you with the knowledge and confidence to care for your pet at home, supporting their long-term health and happiness