Purton Vets in Swindon - Purton Veterinary Group
Our Services
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We know how important it is to get the right start for your puppy or kitten.
The first six months of life are critical to help our pets develop into a happy, well adjusted and socialised individuals. We have been helping clients through this important period for years by giving sound advice.Our Head Nurse Jocelyn has a Diploma in Animal Behaviour and has years of experience solving problems but most important she understands how to set you up to succeed with your new addition. Having such an experienced behaviorist helps the rest of our team give the best advice.We offer a free registration check and we assess your pets development at vaccination and again at 6 and 9 months of age.Need more advice? Worried about something? Come in and see us as often as you like, we don't mind as long as your pet gets the right start in life. -
Free registration health assessments for new patients
Why not bring your pet in for a health assessment free of charge, to meet the caring team and find out more about us. The free consultation worth £29.05 applies to new registrations of healthy pets. Second opinions or pets with current problems requiring diagnosis and treatment are charged at our normal rates. -
Vet and Nurse consultations 7 days a week
Open all year except bank holidays for consultations. Appointments are required so please contact the surgery. We offer 15 minute appointment slots as standard which is twice as long as the industry average.The extra time we offer is a reflection of our level of service and the need to offer your pet the best possible when it's ill and needs diagnosis. We like to be thorough and have time to listen. -
Annual health assessment and vaccination
Vaccination is so much more than an injection. It's an opportunity to carefully assess the individual needs of your pet and make sure there are no underlying problems that might affect the quality of life and longevity of your pet. Even without vaccination we recommend annual health assessments. -
Out of hours emergency and critical care service
We offer 24 hour emergency cover 7 days a week and 365 days ayear. During opening hours we see emergencies immeadiately and after hours we use a dedicated veterinary emergency service. There are major benefits for you and your pet when using Great Western Referrals Night Owls Emergency Service.- The only Veterinary Hospital in Swindon with a Veterinary Surgeon on site all night waiting for emergencies and managing critical care patients, supported by qualified veterinary nurses.
- Don't worry about disturbing them as they are not asleep but waiting for your call at any time.
- The service can contact us at any time should they need to.
(Other Veterinary Hospitals have either qualified or unqualified nurses who are required to sleep on site and attend patients as needed. Veterinary surgeons have to work the next day and are asleep at home overnight attending the surgery if needed. This is the similar to the service we offer our inpatients, except those which are critical are transferred to Great Western Referrals for constant veterinary supervision) -
Full range of surgery and medicine services
Our practice offers access to all the services you would expect at any Veterinary Hospital. We are able to perform a range of surgical and medical procedures including dermatology, cardiology, medicine, diagnostic imaging, cytology, clinical pathology, soft tissue surgery and orthopaedic surgery. We hospitalise patients with serious illness and monitor them day and night according to their individual needs.In most instances we can offer you all the care your pet needs at our main surgery. We offer critical patients 24hr ICU care at Great Western Referrals, the only Veterinary Hospital in Swindon with a veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse on site 24 hours a day monitoring your pet. We put the patient first. We have a close relationship with the leading specialist centres in the South West. We select specialists based on their education, experience and registration. There is a huge variation in skill between vets who claim "specialist" status especially those who work in first opinion hospitals. Unlike the majority of practices in Swindon we do not own shares in the local referral centres so do not have any conflict of interest when choosing a specialist for your pet. -
Cytology Service (same day microscope examination of lumps)
No vet can tell just by feeling a lump what it might be. We can take an educated guess, but if you want to know if a lump is cancer or not we can tell you, usually the same day. A thin needle is used to collect a sample and then examined by us under the microscope. Some lumps fall into a grey area and need further testing but most can be identified as cancer or not and a proper assessment made. -
The lastest digital x-ray and ultrasound equipment
With the latest digital technology we achieve a much higher percentage of diagnostic images on the first attempt, this is safer for patients, safer for our staff, and we are not left with environmentally damaging waste chemicals. The latest technology allows a far greater range of detail to be seen from a single x-ray and this improves our chances of making a diagnosis. We are proud to be one of the first practices to offer this service for patients in Swindon and it reflects our commitment to offering you the best.
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Comprehensive blood testing laboratory on site
We have invested in the best in-practice blood analysers available and can have results back within 20 minutes of taking a blood sample. Using external laboratories is sometimes required for special tests.
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Hospitalisation in spacious, warm and quiet wards
Our patient wards are designed for comfort and low stress. Cats are hospitalised in a sound proofed, air conditioned ward and kept away from noisy dogs (important if you are a cat, less so if you are a dog). The dog ward has a variety of kennel sizes including walk in kennels. The isolation ward is used to keep animals with dangerous diseases away from other patients. All wards have a CCTV system that allow the patients to be monitored remotely when they do not have direct supervision (we can't have someone next to your pets bedside 24/7). We can even monitor them from home at night to be sure nothing has happened that might be a concern. -
Monthly Ophthalmology Referral Service (eye clinic)
The ophthalmology service is run by Ida Gilbert BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS. Ida has worked at Purton Vets for many years. She gained her Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2001 and provides both internal and external referrals.
“My aim is to provide excellent medical and surgical care for my patients, whilst maintaining close relationships with both the client and the referring veterinarian.”
REFERRALS: Ida runs the eye clinic at our Purton Surgery on a Friday from 10am - 1pm. The clinic is run on a referral only basis. Vets Click here for further information
The first consultation will take 40-60 minutes and most follow-up consultations about 20 minutes. Ida will first discuss with you the current eye problem or eye-related concern as well as any other medical conditions you may be aware of and any previous treatments you may have tried. A thorough ophthalmic examination will then be performed, using a range of different tests and specialised ophthalmic equipment (see Diagnostic procedures). Ida will explain any relevant findings with you at the end of the examination and discuss the implications or surgical choices available as thoroughly as possible.
It is a good idea to not feed your pet for 6-8 hours before the first consultation, in case sedation or anaesthesia should be required for further investigations or surgery. Your pet can have free access to water. Please bring with you any current medication that you have for your pet.
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Veterinary homeopathy, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine clinics
Nick Thompson holds homeopathy and acupuncture clinics.
Nick is committed to providing a personal, comprehensive, professional holistic veterinary referral service to our patients in homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine. Please visit Nick's website for further details of his practice. -
Microchip Identification (with built in thermometer)
Our microchips are high quality and include a built in thermometer so we can tell your pets temperature by scanning them rather than by using a rectal thermometer. Studies have shown the microchips are a more accurate way of assessing body temperature. We believe our patients will benefit in the long run with a kinder approach to taking their temperature.
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Pet passport certificates and travel advice
Includes a biotherm microchip, Rabies vaccination, Rabies blood test and a Pet Passport. We will also advise you on what precautions you need to taken while travelling to protect against tropical diseases. (Best price in Swindon May 2008) -
Breeding advice and pregnancy testing
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Weight loss programs and nutritional advice
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Pain management and arthritis assessments
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Dental health assessments and range of dental treatments
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Vet2Pet, our good value home visiting service
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A range of quality pet products and pet food
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