Operating Theatre

Background

Research carried out in the early 1990s shows that approximately 1 in 800 animal anaesthetics results in a death. Compared with approximately 1 in 10,000 for humans, the veterinary profession clearly has room for improvement. At Vetrica, we take patient safety and welfare very seriously. In this series of pages, you will see the Vetrica response to this appalling statistic, and why pets really do come first at Vetrica.

Vetrica, uses propofol as the standard induction agent.

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Vetrica, only uses isoflurane as a volatile anaesthetic agent.

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Vetrica, routinely uses oxygen and nitrous oxide.

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All animals under anaesthesia have their blood oxygen measured by pulse oximetry.

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Vetrica does not use rebreathing anaesthetic circuits.

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Vetrica does not use suture materials made from animal products.

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Sterile surgical gloves are worn for all surgical procedures at Vetrica.

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All animals undergoing surgical procedures receive pain relief before the procedure.

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Pre-anaesthetic blood testing reduces risk.

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The Vetrica Advanced Anaesthetic provides an extra level of assurance.

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Roxana A. profile picture
Roxana A.
20:10 06 Sep 25
Fantastic people. Very careful and empathetic. Decent prices too! The clinic is very clean.
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John N.
11:24 05 Sep 25
Good vets
very helpful
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Louise C.
16:05 27 Apr 25
Our womderful cat became unwell very rapidly, and the vets here were so kind and explained everything clearly. We unfortunately had to say goodbye to our fur-baby. The vet didn't rush the process. She explained exactly what was going to happen and gave us time to be with him before and after he was put to sleep. She then took a beautiful print of his paw and put some of his fur in a wee bottle. This means a lot to us. Everyone was very sympathetic and understanding of what was a very difficult time for us. I would highly recommend this veterinary practice.
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Gareth D.
09:24 08 Apr 25
Staff are friendly, warm, inviting and the work the vet and nurse team done on my cat is just phenomenal. Can't thank them enough.
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Ian C.
13:28 23 Nov 24
Staff are great, really take care of your animals.
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Paul M.
20:12 22 Nov 24
I cannot tell you how much the staff of vetrica do, above and beyond, looking after your pet. The separate cat n dog kennels is amazing, the personal touch makes you feel your dog is being given the best. Fifes' premier for sure.
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Lynne B.
17:49 15 Nov 24
Fantastic vet, lovely staff, had the same vet both times visited. Going to register all my dogs here