Hospital proud to hold Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status for over 10 years. The Hospital is proud to have held Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status for over 10 years due to its impressive feline-friendly staff and facilities.The gold accreditation, which was first awarded from ICatCare in 2013, recognises the Hospital’s ongoing commitment to offer the highest level of care to its feline patients. In addition to its team of Specialist-led feline vets working in the referral Feline Service and state-of-the-art facilities, the Hospital has a feline-dedicated ward, feline-only treatment room and waiting area and multiple feline welfare-friendly working practices, to minimise patient stress and ensure the optimal recovery of cats in its care.The Hospital also offers regular training to all staff on cat behaviour and welfare, so that they are aware of the specific needs of feline patients.The Hospital for Small Animals is one of a small number of centres in UK that is able to offer radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism. It also offers some of the shortest hospitalisation times of any centre, allowing cats to return home as soon as it is safe to do so. Cat having his blood pressure taken while he sits comfortably in the bottom half of his cat carrier. Having Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status shows the dedication of the whole team to providing the best possible care for cats at the Hospital. We look to build on to keep improving and providing even better care for our feline patients.Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine About the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than 800 staff and almost 1400 students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos. The School comprises: The Roslin Institute The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems The Roslin Innovation Centre The Hospital for Small Animals Equine Veterinary Services Farm Animal Services Easter Bush Pathology The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Tags HfSA Vet Small Animals Publication date 11 Sep, 2024
