Our Services
Consultations
We offer first- and second-opinion consultations for all the species we treat. Additionally, we offer a referral service for rabbits and all exotic species.
If you would like to book a consultation with our team we
must be provided with the clinical history from your previous vets. This is in-line with guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and will ensure we are able to provide the best level of care.
Additionally, please bring with you a photo of your pet's environment, details of their diet and a faeces sample.
For reptiles, amphibians and aquatics please also include temperature, lighting and humidity details. This will allow our team to to fully discuss your pet's health, including husbandry, diet and any applicable parasitology.
Nurse clinics
Our experienced nursing team provide a range of services, caring for your pet from the start of their life, to the end. You may book a consultation with one of our nurses for:
- Second vaccinations
- Health checks
- Post-operative checks
- Bandage and wound care
- Administer medications
Microchipping
Many exotic animals are kept under CITES so are required to be microchipped. We also know that many owners like the reassurance of their rabbit/cat or exotic animal being chipped in case they were ever lost. We therefore use MicroID chips which are the smallest microchips on the veterinary market - just 8mm long! Your pet may require a brief anaesthetic in order for the chip to be placed (mainly for birds).
Beak and Nail Trims
Depending on the species and temperament, your pet may be able to see our nurse for their beak and nail trims. However, many birds require a brief anaesthetic to minimise stress.
We may require an initial consultation with a vet to assess the temperament of your pet.
Surgery
We perform all aspects of surgery from neutering of rabbits to celiotomies of tortoise. We use ventilators for many of our reptiles, birds, rabbit and small mammal surgeries. Most patients will have intravenous cannulas placed and received, where appropriate, fluids and pain relief.
Diagnostic Imaging
- We have excellent digital radiography capable of imaging a small goldfish to an elephant. Additionally, we've invested in a top-of-the-range dental x-ray machine which we use for all cat dental procedures and for rabbits and exotics species where standard x-ray is not adequate.
- Ultrasonography
We are able to ultrasound a 10 gram gecko or a 1 tonne rhino. This is a mobile unit and we are able to use this outside of the practice where a patient is not able to be transported, e.g. zoo collections - Endoscopy
An endoscope allows us to view clear images of inside the body in real time. We routinely use endoscopy, especially for rabbit and rodent dental imaging
Electrocardiography (ECG)
We routinely use ECG to monitor our anaesthetics and also our cardiac patients.
Dr Sophie Jenkins and Dr Tom Bailey from Origin Vets are collecting data towards the research of normal and abnormal ECG of our exotic patients.
Labarotory Services
We regularly blood sample both our cat and exotic patients, whether it is a routine health screening or for illness. Samples may be performed in house or sent away to an external laboratory depending on what we are looking for.
