Cutting edge veterinary hospital to open in converted office block
A £1.6m veterinary hospital offering the latest facilities for pets across West Yorkshire is set to welcome it first clients.
Chantry Vets has transformed a former office block in Brindley Way, Wakefield, into a state-of-the-art hospital after outgrowing its premises in Batley Road, Alverthorpe.
Covering 9,000 sq feet, the veterinary hospital, which opens on 30 March, will provide 24-hour care and an expansion of services.
Its provision will include: a new CT scanner; digital x-ray, including dental and in-theatre equipment; endoscopy;
five consulting rooms; kennels with separate medical, surgical and ICU wards for dogs and cats; a large reception area; and on-site parking for clients.
The opening of the hospital means there is scope to recruit further vets, veterinary nurses and receptionists.
Some team members will transfer from the Alverthorpe site, though Alverthorpe will remain open as a branch surgery to serve pet owners in the area.
Chantry Vets is among nearly 150 of the UK’s veterinary practices that are part of VetPartners, which is providing the investment for their new hospital.
Chantry Vets surgical director, Lisa Flood, will lead the clinical team at the new hospital.
She said: “The hospital will give us the opportunity to continue to progress and provide the best
possible facilities for patients and a great service for clients.
“There will be huge benefits for the veterinary team, as we will have more space in which to work and access to cutting-edge equipment.
“We have a talented team of vets and highly qualified nurses. We will offer first opinion work and accept referrals from neighbouring practices.”
Vicki Pearce, operations manager, who has managed the hospital project, said: “The team is incredibly excited because our dream of a new hospital has been brought to life.
“A new veterinary hospital for Wakefield has been our dream for a long time, and it has been made possible thanks to significant investment.
“This has been a huge logistical operation for everyone involved, but having more space will enable us to expand services and provide the best possible veterinary care, as well as a great place to work.”
