When you seek a veterinary practice for a beloved family pet, you don’t want just any old clinic. You want the best. One of the most important things to consider when choosing the best practice is how they operate. Many clinics employ a single surgeon and one staff member, but others will have more vets and nursing and various support staff.
How to Find a Practice?
One of the easiest ways to find a veterinary clinic in Stoke on Trent is to visit the website for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. There you can access a tool they have called “Find a Vet.” When using this tool, you can search for a vet practice close to you using the name of the practice, your postcode, or the town you reside in. Their website also allows you to search for clinics that treat specific animal species or whether the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme accredits them.
Other Factors to Consider
When searching for a veterinary clinic, always make sure they offer 24-hour emergency care, seven days a week. If they aren’t advertising this kind of care, you can inquire at the front desk about it. Some examples of how they provide this care include:
- The veterinary clinic covers it themselves
- Dedicated out-of-hours service
- Different clinics work together to rotate the care
In addition to emergency care, the clinic you are considering should be clean and well-maintained. The waiting area should provide plenty of space for multiple pet owners to wait in at once without crowding one another or their pets. The staff also needs to be friendly and knowledgeable.
