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NEW EXOTIC REFERRAL SERVICE AVAILABLE
Ark Vets are pleased to announce our new local exotic referral service where we have a dedicated friendly team
specifically trained to care for the everyday needs of exotic pets of all species. We are the only exotics surgery
in the area where appointments are available 5 days a week. Emergency appointments are available 24/7 upon
request. All our exotic patients are seen and hospitalised at our fully equipped surgery in Killamarsh.
With his extensive cross species experience and expertise, exotic certificate holder Ian Lowe, together with his team of qualified caring, exotic nursing staff, are committed to providing the best
care possible, utilizing the latest medical and surgical advances available.
We take pride in being able to offer the highest level of care, allowing a rapid diagnosis and
the provision of optimal treatment.
I.S. Lowe BVet Med. GPCert (ExAP). M.R.C.V.S.
DIAGNOSTICS
We offer and have access to full diagnostic services including:
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy for disease diagnosis and surgical sexing.
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory to assist in making a
rapid and specific diagnosis (eg Psittacosis testing), which
allows us to have results within an hour so as to optimise
prognosis.
ANAESTHESIA
As you are aware exotic species require specialised equipment
(precise pressure cycle ventilators) and facilities in order to
safely anaesthetise and monitor exotic species during their
surgery. We routinely use sevoflurane to anaesthetise all
species, this enables a smoother and more rapid induction,
and recovery; greatly reducing the anaesthetic time and this
ultimately reduces the risk to these delicate creatures.
LASER MICROSURGERY
We are fortunate to be one of the few practices in the UK to offer
laser surgery to our exotic patients. Bloods vessels of up to 2mm
in diameter may be incised in the absence of any haemorrhage.
The main advantages are the reduction of oedema, postoperative
swelling, lateral damage, reduced healing times and less
postoperative pain, enabling more extensive surgeries to be
performed. Such as; orchidectomy and choanal opening in avian
species. Coeliotomy, ovariectomy, salpingectomy / salpingotomy,
fibriscess / abscess / neoplasm resection, haemostasis and lesion
ablation in Chelonia and other reptiles.
HOSPITALISATION
Hospitalisation and medical treatment
facilities include thermostatically
controlled vivaria, full spectrum
(including UV) lights, nebulisation and
dietary provision appropriate to the
species treated - all in a minimal stress
environment.
SPECIES TREATED
• Reptiles (including tortoises, lizards, snakes, caimans and crocodiles)
• Birds (including parrots, budgerigars, cockatiels, birds of prey and waterfowl)
• Primates (including marmosets, tamarins, lemurs, squirrel monkeys)
• Small mammals (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, sugar gliders, degus, rats and hamsters)
• Invertebrates (including spiders, insects and snails)
• Amphibians and fish
• Other mammals (including coatis, skunks, raccoons and wallabies)
HOW THE SERVICE WORKS
For all referrals simply call us on 0114 247 0828 with your client’s details, and we will make all the necessary
arrangements for the referral visit.
History, case notes and other relevant information can be sent to us by fax 0114 2514 725
or email killamarsh@arkvetsheffield.co.uk (see downloadable pdfs at www.arkvetsheffield.co.uk).
Radiographs can be sent with the client on the day.
You will receive a full report and treatment plan. This report can be sent as an email, a fax and/or by post.
“Experts in exotic care & treatment”
Killamarsh: 01142 470828
www.arkvetsheffield.co.uk
I.S. Lowe BVet Med. GPCert (ExAP). M.R.C.V.S.