Our Vets & Nurses
Andy
Forsyth has over the last 20 years been involved in the
treatment of a wide variety of exotic animals. Holding a
certificate in exotic animal practice he has recently been
joined, following the departure of Matt Brash of Zoovet fame,
by Mark Naguib.
Mark has a keen interest in all exotic species and previously
worked in Scotland before moving to Battle Flatts.
Mark has been involved in promoting veterinary knowledge and
welfare of amphibians - an area of particular interest - and is
currently studying towards a certificate in exotics.
Andy and
Mark are members of the British Veterinary Zoological Society
and pursue an active continuing education programme to keep up
to date with modern treatment developments and current best
practice.
They are supported by our team of keen and skilled exotics nurses
including Steph, Becca, Leeanne and Diana who all hold further exotic nursing qualifications.
Hospitalisation
At both Strensall and Stamford Bridge we have hospitalization and
medical treatment facilities to assist in the road to recovery of
your animal. These include thermostatically controlled vivaria, nebulisation and dietary provision appropriate to the
species treated - all in a minimal stress environment.
Diagnostics
Because exotic species often show non specific signs of illness,
other methods are often necessary to diagnose and treat them. At
Battle Flatts, we have facilities to perform x-rays , ultrasound
scans and we utilise small videoendoscopic cameras to view and
take samples from the internal organs of mammals, bird, reptiles
and even fish!
Anaesthesia & Surgery
Because of their small size and very different requirements to
dogs and cats, special equipment and expertise is required to
safely anaesthetise and perform surgery on exotics. With extensive
cross species experience, exotic nursing qualified staff, modern
equipment including Vetronic ventilators and two vets further
trained in exotic anaesthesia and surgery, we believe in the
quality of service that we provide. |
X-ray of a parrot with
severe lung problems
that has had an emergency breathing tube
placed
Removing retained follicles in an iguana
A large bladder stone removed from a small red foot tortoise
Ultrasound scan of the heart of a young snake
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