Harrison Family Vets opens new site in Doncaster
Four consulting rooms, a digital X-ray facility with dental X-ray capabilities, an operating theatre and ultrasonography have also been added to the space
Independent and family-owned Harrison Family Vets has invested £350,000 in a new practice in Armthorpe, Doncaster, and has created six new jobs.
Harrison Family Vets launched in the UK in 2021 with a practice in Woodley, near Reading, and then opened a practice in Kingswinford in the West Midlands, Didsbury near Manchester, and Stockton near Middlesbrough.
The new site features separate cat and dog wards with mood lightings, pet-friendly aromas and music to create a calming atmosphere.
It has also introduced cat kennels that have a partition shelf which allows cats to use their litter trays in one area and sleep in another.
Four consulting rooms, a digital X-ray facility with dental X-ray capabilities, an operating theatre and ultrasonography have also been added to the space.
Other features of the new practice include a waiting area with bespoke pods, which are all spaced at least two metres apart, giving clients their own space and shielding pets from the stresses of facing other pets in a traditional waiting room.
Each pod has its own screen displaying pet jokes and facts, as well as information about pet welfare and nutrition.
All team members are also trained, or currently in training for, the Fear Free Accreditation, to significantly reduce fear, stress and anxiety for both pets and their owners.
Kristie Faulkner, operations director of Harrison Family Vets, said: “The cost of veterinary treatments has been in the news a lot recently, but as an independently owned business, our clients can be confident that we will do the right thing by them and price as affordably as possible.
“Our total wellness plan is one of the best value for money offerings on the market, and it provides preventative products and services to keep dogs, cats and rabbits healthy, in addition to unlimited free vet consultations and discounts on neutering, dental treatments and even premium pet food, for a low monthly price.”
Ximo Huertas, clinic director, added: “The level of detail that has gone into every aspect of the design of this practice is phenomenal and it means we can offer a superb level of customer service and pet care in an unrivalled setting. In recent years pet ownership in the UK has skyrocketed and many vets in the local area are closed to new clients, so we are really pleased to be helping address the needs of local pet owners in Doncaster.”
