You may be familiar with the work of District Nurses in human healthcare – professionals who provide medical support directly in their patients’ homes. But did you know this same service is available for your pets? A District Veterinary Nurse is a Registered Veterinary Nurse who provides care to your pet in the comfort of your home.
Visiting the veterinary practice can be extremely stressful for pets. From the car journey to a busy waiting room and into a strange-smelling consultation room, the experience can be overwhelming for some pets.
When at the vets, you may see your pet displaying behaviours that they don’t normally exhibit at home, such as shaking, lip-smacking, curling their lip or growling. This doesn’t make them ‘naughty’ or ‘nasty’ – it can mean they are struggling to cope in an unfamiliar setting. This is exactly why the role of the District Veterinary Nurse is so essential for the ongoing care of pets.
By shifting routine care into the home, I can work entirely at your pet’s pace, helping to reduce their stress levels. Your pet stays in the comfort of their home, enjoying their favourite treats, while the care they need is carried out safely and quietly.
Working alongside your Veterinary Surgeon, a District Veterinary Nurse can provide a variety of care right in your living room, including:
- Medication assistance: Taking the daily battle out of giving tablets, ear drops or injections.
- Clinical monitoring: Working in collaboration with your vet to provide ongoing medical care, supporting pets with diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis and much more.
- Wound care: Providing a calm setting for dressing and bandage changes.
- Gentle pedicures: Patient nail clipping for pets who are terrified of having their paws touched.
Find out more about at-home care with The Pawtable Veterinary Nurse.
