Diagnostics and surgery for pets in Denny

Diagnostics available at Apex Vets

Our experienced veterinary team have access to advanced equipment that enables them to accurately diagnose a wide range of health conditions. Our diagnostic tools are often used prior to and during some surgical procedures. 

Digital X-ray

Internal visualisation of your pet’s anatomy can often be the quickest way to an accurate diagnosis. Digital x-rays provide instant visuals of internal injuries and health problems, helping our team of vets to prescribe the correct procedure or medication to help with the ailment. Digital x-ray facilities at our Denny vet practice enable our team to share x-ray data by email if a referral or second opinion from a specialist is required.  

Ultrasound

With our ultrasound diagnostic equipment at Apex Vets, we can provide non-invasive examination of internal cavities and visualise organs, such as your pet’s heart, kidney, liver, and bladder. Our team also use ultrasound to perform biopsies, confirm pet pregnancies, and check for bladder stones.  Our scanner is of exceptional quality.  Allowing us to measure and diagnose down to the millimetre.  Our Vet Doug performs Echocardiography, an assessment of heart form and function and can diagnose and treat many common causes of heart disease from right here at our veterinary surgery in Denny.

Onsite laboratory

The laboratory services available from our Denny vet surgery are used to diagnose a range of conditions from illness to allergies to wellness. These laboratory facilities are an excellent aid to our 24-hour emergency vet team who can pinpoint some health problems without needing to use invasive methods.  We also offer progesterone testing locally with rapid turnaround.

Endoscopy

We have very modern endoscopes and associated tools on-site.  These help us to diagnose a range of internal diseases and sometimes avoid surgery when pets eat something they should not.

Hospitalisation for your pet at Apex Vets

Following your pet’s procedure, our team of veterinary nurses will monitor your pet as they recover from the anaesthesia and sedation in our patient ward. Learn more about our operating theatres and how we cater to both cats, dogs and small furries during the recovery process.   

24/7 vet care

Our independent vet practice is perfectly located to help the pets of Denny, Falkirk, Camelon, Stirling, Cumbernauld, and all surrounding areas with 24/7 emergency care. Our experienced team are fully trained in the most up-to-date techniques in laboratory testing, ultrasound imaging, and digital x-ray.  We have a team of qualified animal care assistants on a 24/7/365 night shift to care for hospitalised patients around the clock. 

Training Practice

We have an active training programme at Apex Vets for the next generation of veterinary professionals and allied professions. We encourage student placements right from high school age for any student interested in a career in animal care.

For vets: Once students get a place in a vet school we offer practical placements throughout the veterinary degree.  Interested students can see our recruitment pages here: Careers - Vet Surgeons, RVN, Support Staff | Apex Vets in Denny.

After qualification we have a 2 year internship programme for newly qualified veterinary surgeons with close support from our highly skilled team of vets and nurses.

For nurses we offer practical training placements for several colleges in Scotland and now offer a Modern Apprenticeship in veterinary nursing for employed staff who wish to take the next step.

For animal care assistants we offer training and development and support attendance at college for HNC and HND level qualifications.

For veterinary receptionists we offer an accredited training and development programme through the British Veterinary Receptionists Association.

It is important to us that students are involved in the care of our patients at all stages of the journey allowing us to bring on the next generation of professionals to care for the pets of the future. If you wish to know more about this, please discuss with your veterinary surgeon during an appointment.