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HANDS-ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
FIRST-OPINION

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Our first-opinion animal hospital is SERVICES

based at the RVC Beaumont Sainsbury • Puppy and kitten health checks
Animal Hospital at our Camden Campus. • Vaccinations
The hospital offers a full range of • Neutering
• Examinations, advice and treatment for unwell pets
services for dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, • Advanced diagnostics for illness or injury
birds and other small animals, from • Surgical procedures and diagnostic imaging
vaccinations and neutering to medical • Specialist exotics first-opinion and referral service
diagnosis and life-saving operations.

Our dedicated team are committed to providing excellent
care and treatment. Each member of our team has a special
interest in particular fields, such as dentistry, diagnostic “During my six-week
imaging, medicine, surgery and exotic species. This means placement at the Beaumont
all species receive expert treatment by genuinely interested Sainsbury Animal Hospital
and caring practitioners.
I learnt a variety of skills.
I spent a considerable amount
Veterinary Medicine students will have the of time in theatre, where I gained
opportunity to participate in all aspects of experience using ventilators,
client and patient care under the supervision of ECG monitors, patient warming equipment and blood
experienced veterinary surgeons and registered pressure monitoring equipment as well as being trained
veterinary nurses.
on the use of the multi-parameter machine.
The practice is a leading centre for veterinary I was fortunate to spend two weeks in the exotics ward,
nurse training. Our Veterinary Nursing students where I gained hands-on experience with x-raying tortoises,
will have the opportunity to support the nursing administering nursing care to a parrot kept as an in-patient
team in the care of animals and client services for a few weeks and feeding rabbits and guinea pigs.
under the supervision of qualified veterinary I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I would urge
surgeons and experienced registered nurses.
anyone studying to become a veterinary nurse or
surgeon to spend time there before graduating to ensure
a well-rounded learning experience and build confidence
for day-one on the job.”
AYESHA ALI
BSc Veterinary Nursing

20 HISTORY-MAKING • WORLD-LEADING • LIFE-CHANGING