ABSTRACT: The average age of the companion animal is increasing owing to advances in medicine, diagnostics, surgery and nutrition Our pet populations are living longer and healthier lives with the average lifespan of a dog increasing by 70% since the 1930s [Garred, 2013] As a result, veterinary professionals are required to spend an increasing amount of clinical time caring for an ageing pet population

It is widely known I fiat frequent health checks are beneficial to patient health, allowing for the identification of health-related issues as well as client education Geriatric patients are not an exception to this rule. In fact, it has been demonstrated that they are part of the patient demographic who may benefit most from frequent health screening

This article looks at the role of senior wellness clinics in the practical application of pet geriatric care.

Author

Jennifer Critchley BSC (Hons) RVN

Jennifer began her veterinary career as a kennel assistant at Wanstead Veterinary Hospital in 2000 and went on to qualify as a Veterinary Nurse by completing a Degree in Veterinary Nursing at the Royal Veterinary College in 2008. Since then Jennifer has worked at a large London-based veterinary charity and as a senior nurse at the Thamesmead branch of the Goddard Veterinary Group before joining the training department of Goddard Veterinary Group in September 2013.

Keywords: Clinical, Health, Wellness

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (02) • February 2014 • pp54-56

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