In-patient Care
Level of in-patient care provided during normal practice opening hours
Our staff will provide appropriate and adequate in-patient care for your pet, as decided and instructed by the veterinary surgeon on duty. This care includes housing in a comfortable environment, monitoring and treatment commensurate with your pet’s condition, by persons with the requisite level of knowledge and expertise. During normal practice opening hours, a member of staff will be present on the practice site at all times and will be available to provide in-patient care to your pet.
Level of in-patient care provided outside of normal practice opening hours
If such a centre is available, patients that require overnight care and hospitalisation will be transferred, by either the practice or by the owner, to a dedicated out-of-hours provider. If such a centre is not available, the veterinary surgeon will inform the client of the procedure for the continuous care of your pet, this may include your pet being hospitalised without continuous supervision. The veterinary surgeon will discuss the available options with you which will include a discussion of the frequency of iin-patient checks.
