Veterinary Services
Animal Ambulance Service
We are a unique type-1 APHA ambulance service, offering transport and monitoring of critical and non-critical patients by two Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurses.
The first of it's kind in the UK.
Our ambulance is fully equipped and specifically designed to transport veterinary patients securely and with care.
We offer transfers from all London Veterinary practices between hospitals or referral centres, such as:
- The Royal Veterinary College
- The Ralph
- Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Consent and paperwork signed at pick up points.
We will also establish first aid and treatment plans with the referring veterinary surgeon in the event action is required on-route to referral destination.
** Please note, we do not offer owner transportation. Humans will have to make their own way to the destination point.
We act as a patient transferring agent only.
** Please note, due to the nature and demand for our service, we cannot guarantee availability at time of calling.
Pricing*:
Between the hours of 8am-8pm Monday - Saturday*
- Transfers not requiring Oxygen therapy
£70 transfer fee and then £3 per mile.
- ICU and Oxygen Therapy
£400 transfer fee and then £3 per mile.
*Additional information:
The following surcharges will be applied:
Monday - Saturday
8pm > Midnight call outs - £150
Midnight > 8am call outs - £300
Sundays and Bank Holidays:
8am > 8pm call outs - £150
8pm > 8am call outs - £300
Quotes based on service/treatment required, distance, day and time of requirement.
Oxygen Therapy
Our ICU is equipped with a completely self-contained oxygen concentrator, and a specifically designed oxygen cage for secure transportation, controllable Oxygen therapy and neubulising patients (where needed).
** Please note, oxygen therapy is administered under the instruction and direction of the referring veterinary team at pick up.
Monitoring Equipment
Not only do we have two dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurses, we also monitor patient vitals during transportation with the use of:
- Visual Monitoring for continuous monitoring throughout the journey.
- Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) - Used to measure cardiac output (CO) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR).
- Blood Oxygen Levels (SpO2) - Used for measuring the percentage of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen, and is an indirect measure of arterial oxygen levels.
- Temperature Monitoring and regulating (we have heat sources and cooling aids).
- Pulse Rate
- Heart Rate
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to help monitor heart rhythm, rate and detect any abnormalities in heart activity.
Fluid Therapy
As Registered Veterinary Nurses, once prescribed by the referring veterinary surgeon, we are able to offer Intravenous Fluid Therapy (IVFT).
Fluid therapy is used in patients for many reasons, including correction of dehydration, expansion and support of intravascular volume, correction of electrolyte disturbances, and encouragement of appropriate redistribution of fluids.
We use monitoring equipment to ensure only the correct amount of fluids are given over the correct time period.
Registered & in accordance with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) UK
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