Acorn House

HOW IS A VETERINARY HOSPITAL DIFFERENT TO OTHER VETERINARY PRACTICES?

There are many things to consider when choosing a veterinary practice for your pet. You may be given a personal recommendation, have received a special offer voucher, or have a veterinary practice that is particularly close and convenient for you to visit. However, it is important to realise that not all veterinary practices are the same. Veterinary Hospitals are the highest level of veterinary practice recognised in the UK.

INDEPENDENT INSPECTION

Veterinary Hospitals are inspected thoroughly and regularly by independent inspectors appointed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

BROAD RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Veterinary hospitals must have equipment such as ultrasound machines, endoscopes, dental radiography, and ECG machines that may not be present in general veterinary practices. This means that pets attending a veterinary hospital will have swift access to this equipment without having to travel to a different premises.

HIGH STANDARD OF HOSPITAL BUILDINGS

Veterinary Hospitals are also required to meet strict building standards. For example, hospitals must include a dedicated isolation unit with its own ventilation and drainage system so that pets with infectious diseases can be cared for without putting other patients at risk.

24-HOUR NURSING CARE

Veterinary Hospitals must have veterinary nurses on site 24 hours a day. This means that pets can be cared for at the surgery at any time of the day or night. Other veterinary practices may have to leave patients unattended in the building, or request that sick pets are transported to an overnight facility at the end of the standard working day.

ACORN HOUSE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Acorn House was the first veterinary hospital to be accredited in Bedford, and is a flagship hospital for the Royal Veterinary College. It employs experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses, many with additional postgraduate qualifications and interests, as staff are attracted by the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine to a high standard in the hospital environment.

B L AC K T H O R N S SUN CLUB –NATURIST CLUB

We’ve all had to follow the Government Guidelines since the Covid-19 Pandemic took hold, however, we are now allowed to travel further from home for exercise and sunbathing, so we are pleased to be back in business! Certain facilities are still not available whilst we remain in Lockdown but we are able to show you what you have to look forward to.

Foreign holidays seem out of the question just now with hotels closed and planes grounded, so come and see what you will be able to enjoy once we have full use of our facilities once again. Meanwhile the pool is open and inviting and you are welcome to bring your own sun loungers or garden chairs and perhaps a picnic. We also have 15 acres of woodland to relax in.

In our contained and controlled environment, we are able to trust each other to do the right thing to stay safe and get through these hard times together. We have so much to offer in place of your cancelled holidays abroad. Enjoy the sunshine, soak up some Vitamin D and make new friends to spend time with this summer and beyond!

Blackthorns Sun Club can be contacted by post, phone or email. Prospective members need to enclose their home address whatever method is used, as application forms for membership and subsequent membership acceptance will be posted out to their home address. Blackthorns Sun Club , Riseley Road, Sharnbrook MK44 1NE T elephone: 01234 782212 email secretary@blackthorns. org.uk

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