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27.01.2024 - 10:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man from Manchester is opening a mobile vet surgery to help deliver healthcare to pets around the city by doing home visits.
Luke Ainsworth, provides the service around Manchester and Cheshire and has almost 20 years of experience in the veterinary sector.
'My Visit Vet', the mobile vet surgery, provides over 90% of services that are available in standard practises and provides consultations, vaccinations and even end-of-life care.
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The unique vet van has top-of-the-line equipment available which includes anaesthesia, lab equipment, ultrasound and even x-ray capabilities.
Luke who has been a vet in both the UK and Australia decided to go with a mobile vet after experiencing the stress pets go through from a trip to the vet.
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of services to move online or on mobile, Luke saw the demand increase for home visits and saw the benefits of this service.
My Visit Vet was eventually launched and has been operating since August 2023, however, their full range of services will be available to use in January 2024.
After seeing no mobile vet surgeries available, Luke went ahead with the idea of making it the only mobile vet surgery in Manchester to offer such extensive work.
Data shows that pet anxiety is becoming a more common problem in the UK with 74% of dogs showcasing behavioural signs of depression and anxiety.
A case study by Cars Protection shows that 57% of cat owners don't visit the vet as much as they would like with 25% of owners stating the visits are too stressful.
Luke is hoping his service will combat the issue after working with a cat called Madin who now receives treatment at home after the pet
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