We have three fully equipped and spacious consulting rooms: two are used by our vets and the third is a dedicated room for our qualified veterinary nurses, who run a wide variety of clinics.
Our large and multi-functional operating theatre is equipped with specialist veterinary diagnostic monitoring equipment to help us assess each and every individual case. All patients are constantly monitored and cared for by vets and qualified nurses throughout the duration of their operation. Our dedicated team of nurses also record measurements of each patient during the anaesthetic and throughout an animal's recovery.
Our in-house lab means that we can carry out blood screening and other biochemistry tests on-site. These tests are useful for detecting a wide range of diseases ranging from anaemia and diabetes to liver and kidney disease. They are also used to pick up signs of infection and problems with the immune system. Rather than having to send samples off and then wait for the results, we can turn tests around quickly meaning you have less time to wait and any necessary treatment regimes can start as soon as possible.
The x-ray machine is most commonly known for viewing fractures but we also use it to detect 'foreign bodies', i.e. unusual objects that a pet may have swallowed! X-ray is also helpful for detecting abnormalities in the heart and lungs as well as tumours and growths. All x-rays are processed on-site using the automatic processor.
At Miramar we have all the equipment needed to fix broken limbs whether it be through external casting or internal pinning or plating. So in the unfortunate event of an unwanted fracture in many cases we can help.
We use the electrocardiogram (ECG) to monitor and evaluate an animal's heart. It's sometimes important to assess the heartbeat and gain an indication of how the heart is beating, and the ECG offers the best means of assessing heart activity.
We use an ophthalmoscope to examine the internal structure of an animal's eyes - it's particularly useful for determining the health of the retina and identifying early signs of certain eye conditions.
Our wards are spacious, comfortable and scrupulously clean. Every effort is made to ensure that inpatients are as relaxed and happy as possible during their stay. Dogs and cats even have separate wards to further put them at ease. All inpatients are closely monitored and comprehensive records are kept for each and every one so that progress can be assessed.
Many people are familiar with ultrasound for its role of providing images of babies in the womb. We use ultrasound to monitor pregnant animals as well as to enable improved internal diagnostics and provide a means of seeing what's going on within an animal's body.
