Introduction
Built in 1932 as a small animal practice for undergraduate teaching, The Beaumont Animals' Hospital (BAH) remains on its original Camden Town site as the Royal Veterinary College's General Practice.
We remain deeply committed to providing a high quality, approachable, caring and affordable service to the pet owners of North London.
The students rotating through the Beaumont are 4th and 5th years coming up to graduation. The students are involved in all aspects of the hospital however it must be stressed that they are under the strict instruction of our own experienced vets and assisting our team of qualified nurses. All student interaction with patients is supervised at all times.
We aim to be an efficient, professional and well run practice. The students learn through practice, observation and discussion what to expect and how to cope with the demands of general practice, concentrating on "first day skills":
- To work in mutually satisfying teams with other vets, nurses and receptionists
- To communicate effectively, confidently and sympathetically with owners
- To work with owners for the ultimate good health and best interests of their pets
- To care for a pet from its first vaccination to the compassionate euthanasia it may require at the end of its life
- To understand and work within the individual financial constraints of each owner for the best possible care of their pet
- To appreciate the emotional bond between them
- To deal effectively with all small animals, from budgies and hamsters to cats and dogs
- To learn to apply theory to practical situations - animal handling, catheterisation, fluid and drug dose rates, diagnostic workups, vaccination and neutering.
An independent survey of our clients carried out by Qualivet yielded these comments:
"Great vets and staff."
"I am very happy with this practice. I feel the staff are more concerned with my dog than any other we have visited."
"I appreciate the full explanations given by the vets in relation to treatment and the relaxed friendliness of the staff."
"Owning small pets it has been difficult in the past to find a vet able to treat them. This practice has been the best by far out of the many practices I have tried—thank you."
"We came to the practice after disappointments with several others—it is superb."
"Further comments unnecessary - thanks for being the best."
"I travel over 20 miles because of the friendly and professional manner of all the staff. Also because of the exceptional service which they offer."
"I would never take my animals anywhere else because you are honest and would not overcharge."
"I am more than happy with the care Benje and Giz have received over many years."
"The Beaumont is the best veterinary hospital I have ever used. The staff and treatment are exceptional."
"The best practice I have ever known. I especially appreciate the real interest in an animal's welfare (knowing when to stop)."
"We have found the service in all cases for all our pets exceptional in this surgery."