Services

Acupuncture is the ancient art of placing fine needles into specific parts of the body to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease. It has been used by Chinese and other Eastern Cultures for many thousands of years as a component of their health care system.

Acupuncture treatments should always follow an accurate diagnosis of the problem and a discussion about the available treatment options.  In many cases acupuncture is best used in conjunction with conventional treatments, although sometimes it can be used as a sole treatment. Adding acupuncture to a treatment plan can sometimes decrease the requirement for conventional medication.

Acupuncture can legally only be carried out on animals by a qualified veterinary surgeon, and is extremely safe and well accepted by most animals.

The benefits of acupuncture treatment include:

• pain relief
• increased ability of the body to recover from disease
• anti-inflamatory
• increased blood flow to diseased tissues

Many insurance companies will cover the cost of acupuncture treatment, however please check your  insurance policy.

To discuss your individual requirements please contact Rachel Forster at our South Molton surgery, who has been trained by, and is a member of the Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA).

Home Visiting Service

Our dedicated service is especially for clients who would prefer not / are unable to bring their animals to the surgery. If you have transport difficulties, multiple pets, nervous pets that don’t like to travel, our team are happy to visit. Consultations and treatment are held in the calm and relaxed comfort of your own home. One of our Veterinary Surgeons and a Nurse will visit and, where possible, treat animals in their own home. The home visiting vehicles are fully customised to carry all the necessary medical treatment that might be required.

Further Treatment

Should your animal require further treatment or investigative work that cannot be carried when we visit, our Animal Ambulance will, for no additional cost, transport your pet to one of our clinics and return them to you once the treatment is complete.

Animal Ambulance Collection Service

Our pet ambulance is available to collect and deliver your pet to the surgery if required and then return them to you afterwards. For this service we will charge a small fee to cover our costs.

This is a particularly useful service for pets that are coming in for routine operations, providing convenience and removing the stress and expense of arranging transport.

We are giving our Commitment to:

•     Improving our services to meet customer needs.
•     Innovative solutions to provide the best services for our customers and their pets.
•     Peace of mind and convenience.
•     Quality care for your animals.

Home Visiting Offers the following Services:  

•     Consultations
•     Vaccinations
•     Microchipping
•     Animal Health Checks
•     Repeat prescription consultations
•     Worming and flea control

What is Laser Therapy?

Class IV K-Lasers delivers specific red and nearfrared wavelengths of laser light to include a therapeutic effect within the body. These include increased circulation, decreased swelling, reduction of pain and enhanced tissue repair. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since 1970s and was cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2002.

Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with:

• Osteoarthritis
• Joint Pain
• Tendinopathies
• Oedema and Congestion
• Ligament Sprains
• Muscle Strains
• Puncture Wounds
• Post Traumatic Injury
• Post Surgical Pain
• Neck and Back Pain
• Hip Dysplasia
• Burns
• Chronic Wounds
• Rehabilitation
• Post Orthopedic surgical recovery