Careful preparation, clear explanations and support from admission to recovery
When your pet needs an operation, it is natural to have questions. Vets Barn provides routine surgical care from our Longhope practice and works with visiting surgical specialists for selected more advanced procedures, helping keep care coordinated around your pet.
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- Routine Surgery
- Specialist Support
- Recovery Planning
Some operations are straightforward and routinely performed at Vets Barn. Where a case would benefit from additional surgical expertise, we may discuss support from VOST Surgery or another referral partner so that the most appropriate option is considered.
Talk through the next step with Vets Barn
If your pet has been advised to have an operation, contact our Longhope practice to discuss preparation, pricing and the treatment plan.
Before consenting to surgery, owners should feel comfortable with what the procedure is intended to achieve and what the main practical considerations are.
We encourage questions and will talk you through expected recovery, follow-up and anything that may affect the final cost.
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Before Surgery
We will explain preparation, fasting instructions, likely timings and any pre-operative checks recommended for your pet.
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During Treatment
Your pet is monitored by the clinical team throughout anaesthesia and surgery using an approach appropriate to the procedure.
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Aftercare
You will receive clear guidance on recovery, medication, wound care, activity and any follow-up appointments.
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Pain Management
We use appropriate pain relief before, during and after surgery to help keep your pet comfortable throughout their recovery.
A local veterinary practice built around personal care
Our Longhope practice is designed to give pet owners access to trusted everyday veterinary care, with specialist support available when it is needed.
Local Experience
Dr Nick Horniman has worked in Gloucestershire since 1992, bringing more than 30 years of local veterinary experience.
Independent Care
Being independently owned allows Vets Barn to keep clinical decisions focused on each individual pet. This is vital!
Dedicated Team
Our vets and registered veterinary nurses work closely together across consultations, diagnostics, anaesthesia and treatment.
The team helping care for pets at Vets Barn in Longhope.
