We do understand that in some situations, particularlly home euthanasias , a home visit may be preferable. During normal opening hours, we will try our best to accommodate any requests for a house call - however we are still very short-staffed and we often do not have a vet and nurse available to perform these services.
Limitations and RCVS statements for House Visits
Short notice home-visits can put considerable strain on a practice as they can take a vet and a nurse away from the building for extended periods of time. This can affect the care of animals that are already in the surgery, or can affect appointments that are already booked.
Veterinary Practices are not under obligation to undertake house-visits, but we do try and offer this service as an extension to the care we provide.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Code of Professional Conduct states:
3.21 Owners are responsible for transporting their animals to a veterinary practice, including in emergency situations. The RCVS 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.
3.22 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.
Bilton Veterinary Centre
259 BIlton Road
Rugby
Warwickshire CV22 7EQ
Tel: 01788 812650
email: enquiries@biltonvets.co.uk