Written by Vasiliki A. Ntavlourou, BVM, GPCert(ExAP), MRCVS.

In our clinic, we can perform various surgical procedures (all routine operations, most soft tissue and basic orthopaedic). Surgical procedures are scheduled between consultation times (early afternoon or evening or Saturdays when the practice remains closed for consultations). This allows focus on all aspects of the procedure (pre anaesthetic checks, high standard of monitoring under sedation/general anaesthetic and safe recovery of the patient.

We emphasize in close monitoring of the anesthetized patient using up to date equipment (inhalational anaesthetic/oxygen machine, pulse oxymeter) but most importantly trained nursing assistants. 

Our protocol for preparing the patient for the surgical procedure is as follows:

1.Thorough clinical examination and pre anesthetic blood tests are performed a few days before the operation for all sugical cases (even for routine stuff), to ensure detecting possible endemic disease ( Ehrlichiosis, Leishmaniosis, Heart Worm Disease etc) .

2.Detailed instructions are given to the owner for the fasting of the patient the day before the operation.

3.On the day of the procedure, the patient is examined again and supported with intravenous fluids, pain relief and antibiotics as needed, before entering theatre.

Owners are asked to sign a consent form prior to the anesthesia and surgical procedure.

Safe recovery from general anaesthesia is our priority and for this reason, our patients are transferred into our recovery room and closely monitored until they are fully awake. Most surgical patients remain in the practice for overnight hospitalization and monitoring and for those patients who return home on the day of the procedure we ensure full recovery before leaving the practice.

We keep records, videos and photos of nearly all our surgical cases. All this material is available to owners at any time.

At least two follow up appointments for check ups are scheduled at the time of the operation and detailed written advice for the post surgical care of the patients are given to the onwers.

Written by Vasiliki A. Ntavlourou, BVM, GPCert(ExAP), MRCVS.

We offer RADIOGRAPHY and our clinic is equipped with an up to date XRAY machine.

The XRAY machine is positioned in our theatre and all LEAD protecting equipment is available (Lead wall, Lead table mat, Gowns, Gloves, Thyroid Guard). For staff/client protection, we have performed a complete risk assessment which is repeated every 3 years by approved specialists.

 

The XRAY machine is positioned to allow immediate radiography of anaesthetized patients and follow up examination after orthopaedic procedures.  We make every effort to avoid manual restraint of the patient by the owner or any member of our staff.

All the xray films are kept in specific envelopes in our clinic and are always available to the owner. We also keep electronic records on our computer database which enables us to forward the xray results to the owners via email.

Apart from the radiography performed for diagnostic purposes of pathological conditions, in our clinic we perform examination and radiographic imaging for early detection of hereditary/genetic conditions such as HIP DYSPLASIA, ELBOW DYSPLASIA etc. of large breed dogs.

 

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The option of second opinion referral to the UK or US is available in our clinic as we have a long standing agreement with Radiography and Surgery specialists in both countries, either through personal professional contact or through IDEXX TELEMEDICINE Services.

 

Written by Vasiliki A. Ntavlourou, BVM, GPCert(ExAP), MRCVS.

Written by Vasiliki A. Ntavlourou, BMV, GPCert(ExAP), MRCVS.

Our clinic is equipped with the latest and most advanced blood machines. We offer biochemistry and haematology blood analysis with our LEISER CYTE and VET TEST IDEXX blood analysers. This allows prompt results especially in emergency cases.

For more specialized blood tests (hormonological, urological, blood cultures etc), we use reliable external specialized laboratories.

For our histopathology (biopsies/mass removals) and very specific laboratory examinations, samples are taken and sent to our long standing cooperative laboratory in the UK (NATIONWIDE LEEDS LABORATORY).

For the diagnosis of endemic diseases (Leishmaniosis, Ehrlichiosis, Heart Worm disease etc), we do not perform IN HOUSE SPEED testing, as in my experience, there is a risk of unreliability and invalid results. For this purpose, we use a reliable external local laboratory which enables us to have fast, accurate and safe results.

Speed snap tests are only used for the emergency diagnosis of Parvovirus disease.

For the microscopic examination of faecal, skin, urine and blood samples, our clinic is euquipped with an up to date Microscope which is also supported by PC camera which enables the owner to observe the microscopic results. 

The following video is an example of microscopic examination of a blood sample where we detected Microfilariae ( Heart Worms).

All laboratory results are kept in our clinic under electronic files and are available to owners at any time.