Nurse Clinics
At Southwater, we make full use of our Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), allowing us to offer a dedicated nurse consultation service for you and your pet. Our nurse clinics provide proactive, cost-effective, personalised, and educational healthcare, helping to support your pet’s wellbeing at every stage of life.
Nurse clinics are ideal for non-diagnostic appointments and play an important role in preventative healthcare, ongoing monitoring, and the early identification of potential health concerns. They also give you the opportunity to ask questions and receive practical advice from our experienced nursing team.
What We Offer
Preventative Care
- Puppy and kitten second vaccinations, including a health check
- Weight management and nutritional advice
- Parasite prevention (fleas, ticks, and worms)
- Senior pet health checks
- Vaccination follow-up advice
- Microchipping
- Routine health and wellbeing checks
Routine Procedures
- Nail clipping
- Ear cleaning
- Anal gland expression
- Bandage changes
- Stitch and wound checks (where appropriate)
- Post-operative check-ups following routine or specialist surgery
- Monthly injections, including Librela and Cytopoint
- Blood pressure monitoring (where recommended by your veterinary surgeon)
- Repeat blood and urine sample collection (as directed by your veterinary surgeon)
Health & Lifestyle Support
- Dental care advice and tooth-brushing demonstrations
- Behavioural advice and puppy training guidance
- Arthritis and mobility support
- Monitoring of chronic conditions (as advised by your veterinary surgeon)
- Quality of life assessments for senior pets and pets living with long-term conditions
Owner Education
- Demonstrations on how to administer new medications
- Post-operative home care advice following surgery or illness
- New pet care guidance
- Anxiety and cuddle clinics
- Pet travel advice
- Advice on neutering
- Advice on choosing the right diet for your pet’s age, breed, and lifestyle
- Our nurse clinics are designed to complement the care provided by our veterinary surgeons. If, during a nurse appointment, any concerns are identified that require further investigation or diagnosis, your pet will be referred for a veterinary consultation.
Book a Nurse Clinic Appointment
- Whether your pet needs a nail clip, weight check, post-operative care, help with administering medication, or ongoing support for a long-term condition, our friendly nursing team is here to help.
- We understand that every pet is different, and our nurses are passionate about providing personalised care and practical advice to help keep your companion happy and healthy.
- To book a nurse clinic appointment or to find out which clinic is most suitable for your pet, please contact our reception team. We’d be delighted to help.
