Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Registered Veterinary Nurse?

The Pet Nurse Glasgow is ran by a Registered Vet Nurse. A Vet Nurse is someone who has completed a 2-3 year Degree or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. They are fully trained in first aid, CPR, anaesthesia, radiography, bandaging, and much more!

The Vet Nurses job is to care for the animal during their time at a veterinary practice. This includes giving medication prescribed by the Veterinary surgeon, taking blood samples, running lab samples, holding animals for procedures, clipping nails, monitoring anaesthetics, assisting with surgeries, recovering animals in ICU, taking X-rays, walking patients etc etc.

 

Q: When will my pet be visited?

Morning visits are between 7am - 9am
Evening visits are between 6pm - 8pm
Weekend visits - Morning/Evening/Midday/upon request.
 

Q: How long will the visits last?

Visits will last approximately 30-45 minutes unless otherwise discussed.

 

Q: Will I need to be home during the visit?

For all individual services, (such as a nail clip or ear clean) owners will need to be present to hold their pets.

For all pet sitting visits all we need are your keys and we will let ourselves in! 

 

Q: What other services can I request during a pet sitting visit?

During a pet sitting visit, upon request we can take in mail, water plants, set alarms, open and shut curtains and putting out bins for collection.

 

Q: How do I pay?

Either before or after an initial meet/discussion and key exchange, an invoice will be made and sent to you with terms and method for payments.

 

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