24-Hour Emergency & Pain Relief
In order to be compliant with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Code of Professional Conduct and Supporting Guidance, all veterinary surgeons in practice must take steps to provide 24-hour emergency first aid and pain relief to animals according to their skills and the specific situation
This does not mean that we must personally provide the service and we are not expected to remain constantly on duty. We are, however, required to ensure that when off duty, or when otherwise unable to provide the service, clients are directed to another appropriate service
Veterinary surgeons are encouraged to co-operate with each other in the provision of 24-hours emergency cover. Examples include shared arrangements between local practices, or using a dedicated emergency service clinic
Specific prior arrangements must be made with another veterinary surgeon or practice who can do so. It is unacceptable for veterinary surgeons to assume that other local practitioners will provide the service for them
These responsibilities should be considered in conjunction with the owner’s responsibilities under current animal welfare legislation, to ensure the health and welfare of their animal. The responsibility for the welfare of an animal ultimately rests with the owner, keeper or carer
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons encourages owners to register their animals with a veterinary practice and to find out what arrangements are in place for their animals outside normal working hours
Owners are responsible for transporting their animals to a veterinary practice, including in emergency situations. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons also encourages owners to think about how they can do this and make plans before an emergency arises. Examples include their own transport, a family member, friend or neighbour’s transport, an animal ambulance or a taxi service that will transport animals
In all but exceptional circumstances, the interests of companion animals will be best served by being taken to a veterinary practice, where the attending veterinary surgeon has access to a full range of equipment, veterinary medicines and appropriate facilities
It would be unlikely that a pet that is in principle healthy, fell ill 24 hours after the pet travel appointment. Moreover, I am aware that most of the small animal owners will already have their own practice and out of hours arranged; but having said the above, please see below details for the PETS ON BOARD 24-hour emergency cover provision, should someone need them
GAMSTON VETS4PETS (Daytime Practice)
Gamston District Centre
West Bridgford, Nottingham
NG2 6PSMonday 8:30-18:00
Tuesday 8:30-18:00
Wednesday 8:30-18:00
Thursday 8:30-18:00
Friday 8:30-18:00
Saturday 8:30-12:00 noon
Sunday closed
Bank and Public Holidays closed
VETSNOW NOTTINGHAM (Out of Hours Practice)
581 Radford Road
Nottingham
NG7 7EBMonday 18:00 – 8:30 (Tuesday)
Tuesday 18:00 – 8:30 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 18:00 – 8:30 (Thursday)
Thursday 18:00 – 8:30 (Friday)
Friday 18:00 – 8:30 (Saturday)
Weekend from Sat 12:00 noon to Mon 8:30
Bank and Public Holidays open 24 hours
OTHER VETSNOW PRACTICES (Out of Hours)
DERBY, CHESTERFIELD, SHEFFIELD, LINCOLN, COVENTRY, STOKE, BIRMINGHAM, NORTHAMPTON, PETERBOROUGH, etc. Please, see the below link to find the closest and most suitable VetsNow practice and its details
PETS ON BOARD
In case of emergency, you are also always very welcome to contact me, and I will try to help you as much as I reasonably can