15 Dec 2020
Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon recognised as gold level cat clinic by International Society of Feline Medicine soon after £3 million redevelopment of Swindon hospital.
Paul Imrie
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Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is celebrating achieving gold status from ISFM.
A referral centre that underwent a £3 million redevelopment is now celebrating achieving gold level clinic status from the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).
Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon – part of the Linnaeus group – has been recognised for delivering the highest standard of care and facilities for cats.
Eastcott clinical director Duncan Barnes said: “A huge congratulations to the feline-friendly team for the hard work and dedication that has gone into achieving this gold award.
“Cats are sensitive animals and offering them a stress-free environment is really important. First and foremost, all staff must be trained in feline-friendly care to ensure all cats receive the best possible experience from the moment they come through the door to the time they go home.
“To ensure this, we have a separate waiting area, separate hospital wards and separate kennels for cats, which are positioned well away from dogs and other animals to create a stress-free environment.”
RVN Hannah Nicholls, referral surgical nurse team leader and leader of the cat-friendly team at Eastcott, said: “If a cat is relaxed and at ease then it is easier to examine and treat without the risk of being scratched or bitten. So, a happy cat also means a happy vet and a happy nurse.”
