We are proud to announce that we have received Dog Friendly Clinic accreditation by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest canine charity and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA).
Claire Woodstock, a registered veterinary nurse and dog advocate at Lida Vets, said: “It’s been a fantastic team effort and we’re thrilled to have achieved our dog friendly accreditation.”
Specific dog friendly measures at Lida Vets include introducing new non-slip vet beds for all of the practice’s kennels and toys for the patients waiting for appointments.
Meanwhile, training has been provided to all team members on how to safely handle canine patients.
Dr Rachel Casey, Director of Strategy and Transformation at Dogs Trust, said: “Veterinary care is an essential part of dogs’ lives but some find visits to the vets stressful.
“We are very pleased to collaborate with the BVBA to create the Dog Friendly Clinic scheme to help veterinary practices embed the principles of behavioural medicine into clinic life.
“Vet clinics are at the forefront of recognising and preventing the development of problem behaviours in dogs, and this scheme will help them develop the skills and knowledge to optimise the wellbeing of the dogs in their care.”
Chris Laurence, chair of BVBA, said: “Encouraging welfare-friendly treatment of dogs in veterinary practices is one of our primary objectives so every additional practice means many more dogs will benefit.
“We’re delighted Lida Vets has joined our dog friendly community. By doing so, they are helping ensure every dog has as positive an experience as possible within their clinic.”
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