Digital radiography
Full-body and dental radiographs with images available immediately.
A diagnosis in the same visit, and a lower dose than film.
Small animal veterinary medicine and surgery
Your vet, for the routine and for the middle of the night
Verano looks after dogs, cats and small pets — vaccinations and health checks, the illness that has come on suddenly, dentistry, surgery and the difficult conversations at the end of a life. We tell you what we think is going on, what it will cost, and what your options are before we do anything.
Appointments
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Services
Our services
What each service covers, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Consultation
A full examination with a vet, and a clear explanation of what happens next.
- Appointment
- 15 minutes
- Visits
- As required
- From
- from £52
Same-day and emergency care
Appointments held every day, and cover every night of the year.
- Appointment
- 20–30 minutes
- Visits
- One, with follow-up as needed
- From
- from £95
Vaccination and health check
An annual examination with the vaccinations that are due.
- Appointment
- 20 minutes
- Visits
- Annually
- From
- from £68
Dentistry
Scale, polish, dental radiographs and extractions under anaesthetic.
- Appointment
- 60–120 minutes under anaesthetic
- Visits
- One, plus a post-operative check
- From
- from £320
Surgery
Routine and soft-tissue surgery, with monitored anaesthesia and pain relief.
- Appointment
- 30–120 minutes depending on the procedure
- Visits
- One, plus post-operative checks
- From
- from £280
Imaging and diagnostics
Digital radiography and ultrasound on site, reported the same day.
- Appointment
- 30–60 minutes
- Visits
- One, repeated where monitoring requires
- From
- from £180
Laboratory testing
In-house blood, urine and cytology, with results in an hour.
- Appointment
- Results in about an hour
- Visits
- As required
- From
- from £85
Senior clinic
A longer check with blood and urine screening for older animals.
- Appointment
- 30 minutes
- Visits
- Every 6 months
- From
- from £120
Nurse clinics
Weight, dental care, post-operative checks and puppy and kitten advice.
- Appointment
- 20–30 minutes
- Visits
- As often as is useful
- From
- from £0 for registered clients
Pet health plan
Routine preventive care spread monthly, at less than the sum of its parts.
- Appointment
- Monthly, ongoing
- Visits
- Continuous
- From
- from £16 per month
What we treat
What we treat
The problems we see most often, what the signs are, and when to bring your animal in.
Lameness and mobility
Limping, stiffness and reluctance to jump — from a strain to arthritis to a cruciate rupture.
- Limping, or favouring one leg
- Stiffness after rest that eases with movement
- Reluctance to jump into the car or onto furniture
- Slowing down on walks, or lagging behind
Skin problems and itching
Scratching, hair loss and recurrent ear infections — usually allergy, and manageable.
- Persistent scratching, licking or chewing at paws
- Recurrent ear infections
- Hair loss, scabs or a smell to the coat
- Symptoms that come back every summer
Dental disease
The most under-treated condition in pets, and one of the most painful.
- Bad breath
- Eating more slowly, or dropping food
- Tartar, red gums or a broken tooth
- Pawing at the mouth, or reluctance to be touched on the head
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Common, usually self-limiting, and occasionally an emergency.
- Repeated vomiting, or vomiting that will not stop
- Diarrhoea, with or without blood
- Lethargy, or refusing water
- A known or suspected episode of eating something
Weight and nutrition
The commonest preventable health problem we see, and the one most owners underestimate.
- Difficulty feeling the ribs
- No visible waist from above
- Tiring more quickly on walks
- Weight gain after neutering
Urinary problems
Straining, accidents and blood — and one presentation that is a genuine emergency.
- Straining, or passing small amounts frequently
- Blood in the urine
- Accidents in a previously clean animal
- A male cat straining and producing nothing
Lumps and swellings
Most are benign — but the only way to know is to sample it.
- A new lump anywhere on the body
- A lump that has changed size or shape
- A swelling that is warm, painful or ulcerated
- Several lumps appearing over a short period
Older animals
The changes that come with age, most of which are treatable rather than inevitable.
- Drinking more, or passing more urine
- Weight loss despite a normal appetite
- Confusion, restlessness at night, or changed behaviour
- Slowing down, assumed to be "just age"
Technology
Our facilities
What we treat and diagnose with, and what each of them means for you.
Ultrasound
Abdominal and cardiac scanning on site.
Investigating vomiting, urinary signs and heart murmurs without a referral.
In-house laboratory
Haematology, biochemistry and urine analysis on the premises.
Blood results in about an hour, which for a sick animal changes the decision.
Dedicated operating theatre
A sterile theatre separate from the preparation area.
Surgical infection rates depend on this more than on any single piece of equipment.
Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring
Continuous monitoring by a dedicated nurse throughout every anaesthetic.
Problems are seen and corrected early rather than noticed late.
Vets
The vets and nurses who will look after your animal
Every appointment at Verano is with a named vet, and you will know who you are seeing before you arrive.
Principal Veterinary Surgeon
Soft-tissue surgery and internal medicine
Veterinary degree · Certificate in small animal surgery
Veterinary Surgeon
General practice, dentistry and preventive care
Veterinary degree · Certificate in veterinary dentistry
Veterinary Surgeon — Diagnostic Imaging
Radiography, ultrasound and cardiology
Veterinary degree · Certificate in diagnostic imaging
Head Veterinary Nurse
Anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient care
Veterinary nursing registration · Anaesthesia qualification
Veterinary Nurse — Clinics
Weight, dental home care and senior checks
Veterinary nursing registration · Nutrition certification
Before you come
Emergencies and out of hours
Ring before you set off
It lets the team prepare, and lets us advise you what to do on the way. It genuinely changes outcomes.
The out-of-hours number is on the contact page
Answered every night of the year by a vet who can see your animal’s records.
Bring what has happened
The packet of whatever was eaten, a photograph of the wound, or a sample. All three are more useful than a description.
A carrier for cats, a lead for dogs
A frightened animal in a waiting room is a risk to itself and to everybody else.
Checklist
What to bring
- Your animal’s vaccination card and any history from a previous practice
- The packaging of anything that has been eaten
- A urine or faeces sample if that is what has been asked for
- Your insurance policy number, if you have one
Fees
Fees and insurance
A written estimate before anything
For everything beyond the consultation. We ring you before exceeding it, without exception.
Insurance claims
We complete claim forms and can often arrange direct settlement with the insurer for larger claims.
Lifetime versus time-limited cover
It makes an enormous difference to a long-term condition. It is worth checking which you have before you need it.
If cost is a constraint
Say so. There is usually more than one reasonable course of action and we would much rather have that conversation than not.
Patients
What our clients say
Where we are
Our clinics
Where to find us, what each site is for, and when it is open.
The practice
Consulting and theatre
Consulting rooms, a dedicated operating theatre, kennels, the laboratory and imaging.
- Out-of-hours number on the contact page
Appointments
Book an appointment
Same-day appointments are held for animals that are unwell. Tell us what you have noticed and how long it has been going on.
Register your pet
Registering takes a few minutes and means we have your animal’s history before you need us urgently.
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