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Your
consultation with the veterinary surgeon to whom you have been referred
normally lasts between thirty and sixty minutes. It is often advisable
beforehand to make a few notes yourself about your pet’s condition as part of
the examination will consist of history taking. Your pet will also be examined
at that time.
It is often
necessary to perform blood tests and other procedures on the day of your
appointment, so please do not feed your pet on that day. However, do continue
to give your pet any medication as directed. You may give your pet water.
If your pet is
also having a MRI scan or other diagnostic procedures on the day of your
appointment, this will extend the length your stay. It is advisable in these
circumstances to allow the better part of the day for your visit to
ChesterGates. If required your pet may be hospitalised for further treatment
and tests.
Payment is due
at the time of your visit and we are happy to process any pet health insurance
claim forms which you may have. It is advisable to check the level of your
insurance cover before your visit. Please feel free to ask for an estimate of
any costs which may be incurred.
We work very
closely with your usual veterinary practice to ensure the highest possible
levels of care for your pet. Reports are sent to your usual practice to keep
them informed and up-to-date on your pet’s treatment. Our team of veterinary
specialists are always ready to help.
We do realize that having a sick or injured
pet is very stressful and we are here to help you. Please telephone reception
if you have any queries or concerns about your visit to ChesterGates. Our
Reception Team is always ready to help.
About ChesterGates
ChesterGates Referral Hospital is a 100% referral and emergency care hospital which opened in May 2004.
It is equipped with a comfortable reception
area, 8 consulting rooms, 4 operating theatres, separate dog and cat hospital wards, a laboratory, laser surgical units, digital radiography, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, electrodiagnostics, colour Doppler ultrasonography, ICU, a hydrotherapy suite and an in-house MRI.
The hospital is serviced 24 hours a day, 7
days a week by a specialist team of veterinary surgeons and nurses who have all
chosen to dedicate their lives to the care of sick animals.
ChesterGates receives referrals in
anaesthesia, behaviour, cardiology, diagnostic imaging including MRI,
dermatology, emergency medicine, neurology, orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology,
physiotherapy, and surgery including neurosurgery, spinal and soft tissue
surgery.
ChesterGates is a
world leader in veterinary MR imaging and one of the leading referral centres
in the UK.
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