Cat Friendly Clinic
Silver accreditation for Eye Vet
We’re very proud to announce that Eye Vet has achieved Silver accreditation as a Cat Friendly Clinic (CFC). The CFC programme has been developed by the International Society of Feline Medicine, the veterinary division of the leading feline charity International Cat Care.
The CFC programme aims to promote well-being and high standards of care for all cats visiting or being hospitalised in a veterinary clinic. A clinic has to prove rigorous adherence to a set of criteria which includes provision of facilities and demonstration of staff activities and attitudes aimed at reducing stress in cats, both as in-patients and out-patients.
What does cat friendly mean for our feline patients?
- ISFM Silver standard accreditation
- Separate cat ward to reduce anxiety – more peaceful and no smell of dogs
- Separate anaesthetic induction area for cats in a quiet enclosed room, and separate recovery kennels away from dogs
- Modern cat kennels with glass doors, rather than traditional steel kennels. These are warmer and quieter and set up to cater for cats’ needs
- We also use Feliway spray on bedding in the kennels to reduce stress and provide comfort.
- Cat appropriate equipment: small scales, quiet clippers, small volume blood tubes, blood pressure monitoring
- A buzzer system in place so cats can wait in owners’ cars until the clinician is ready to see them
ISFM Cat Friendly Nurses
- All of our nurses are trained and qualified caring for cats but our RVN Gill has passed the ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing, which means has completed an extra qualification focused entirely on our feline patients. The knowledge and skills gained enable our team to advocate for your cat and provide the most stress-free environment and handling during their time at Eye Vet. Our RVN Julie ensures Eye Vet complies with the ISFM Cat Friendly accreditations each year, keeping us up to date with recommended guidance.
- You are welcome to speak to any of our nurses regarding your cat’s visit and they will give you advice.
