Dog Friendly Accredited Vets
Beacon View is proud to have been accredited by the Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme, an initiative run by Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA), to ensure the most comfortable veterinary care experience possible for dogs and their owners. We felt the scheme sat perfectly along side our Fear Free approach to veterinary care.
Many dogs find vet visits stressful, which can result in them being unwilling to enter clinics, being difficult to examine, and worried during treatment. The Dog Friendly Clinic scheme helps practice staff develop dog behaviour knowledge and skills so they can recognise and address early signs of anxiety and improve the welfare of dogs whilst in the clinic.
Through the scheme created by Dogs Trust and the BVBA, canine experts provide the tools for our team to learn more about dog behaviour, including how pain and health conditions can be contributing factors to behaviour, and how to reduce the impact of visiting the vet for dogs.
Our Dog Friendly Facilities include:
- Reception and consulting rooms
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- Spacious off street parking for a stress-free transfer to the reception area
- A warm welcome at reception in our cat only area, including pheromone diffusers and non-slip floors
- Our team have undergone additional Fear Free® training to help reduce the stress of veterinary visits for you and your pets
- Longer than average appointments (20 minutes) as standard
- Climate control in kennels, consulting rooms and reception
- If you listen carefully you will hear classical music playing in the background which is show to reduce stress in dogs
- Treatment and diagnostics
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- The latest digital x-ray and ultrasound machines
- Specialist endoscopic equipment
- In house laboratory and blood analysis machines
- State of the art surgical suite including anaesthetic monitoring equipment and patient temperature control
- Dental suite including dental x-ray
Not all vets are created equal. Be part of a practice where your pet is treated as a member of the family, and you are considered a partner in your pet’s care.
Midnite Mark
Just started using this practice as it's lovely and close to us. We have a new pup so it was the perfect time to try them out. Couldn't ask for friendlier or more welcoming people. I'm sure our little dog will be very well cared for here.
Lyn Hill
Only recently moved my two dogs to Beacon View but am absolutely delighted with the care that they have received so far. My dogs are getting older and it’s such a comfort to know that Claire, Kate and the team are on hand to look after them going forward.
Dan W
The environment was calm and well appointed, and the staff were so lovely. We really felt they took care of our cat, and were kind and patient with us. Taking your pet to the Vets can make you feel very vulnerable, but all the staff treated us with the utmost empathy and care, and took pains to communicate how they were caring for Scout before, during and after her operation.
Betty Briant
The care given by Beacon View vets is exemplary. Everything is explained in detail so you are well informed and can make good decisions about your pets health. Thank you team.
Joanne Martin
Another visit to the practice today with my old cat who is always terrified of vets but lovely vet Katie is so kind and patient with him. I would recommend the practice to anyone, the reception staff are very welcoming and friendly and the veterinary team are so caring and knowledgeable.
Nigel Hart
Excellent state of the art vets. Claire and her team provide a professional and friendly service. We have moved to the area recently and are so pleased we found Beacon View. Worth a definite 5*
Caroline Ellen
I can’t thank Claire enough.... after a long walk with Cookie the cocker spaniel he came home with a grass dart in his ear.... we rang the vets and too out surprise Claire picked up the phone .... we explained what had happened and she told us she had just got home, to give her half an hour and she would be back with us..... she examined Cookie and told us that he would have to be sedated to remove it.... pain killers were given and he’s due for the procedure today ...... Cookie is more than just a dog to me.... he’s helped me through loosing my dad and is more like a friend than a pet .... i just wanted to say Thank you soooo much for what you have done to make sure Cookie was comfortable and for turning out when you had only just got home .... I cannot recommend enough
Steve Goodsell
After poor experiences at another vet we changed to Beacon and WOW! what a difference! They listened, understood our anxiety and explained all options clearly with no pressure - and so good with our dog Millie A real five star experience.
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