A BASINGSTOKE vets has been accredited as a Dog Friendly Clinic by the Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association.

This scheme seeks to enhance veterinary treatment and reward exceptional work.

The Barn Animal Practice, a member of the Linnaeus group, in Paynes Meadow, Old Basing, has also been recognised as a cat-friendly clinic by the International Society of Feline Medicine.

The clinic's main aim is to minimise stress for all parties involved in the delivery of veterinary care.

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The Barn Animal Practice has been named a Dog Friendly Clinic (Image: Supplied) Barn’s Erin Corsan, a registered veterinary nurse, said: "We’re delighted to have been awarded our Dog Friendly Clinic certification. This recognition is a result of our team’s total commitment to creating a welcoming environment for our canine patients.

"One of the things that sets our practice apart is our separate dog and cat waiting areas, where there is music playing to help relax our pet patients.

"We also use pet calming diffusers such as Adaptil and Pet Remedy around the hospital, which emit pheromones and are very effective in easing any stress and anxiety the animals may be feeling.

"In our separate dog kennels, there is a room divider which prevents dogs from facing each other and becoming aggressive, over-excited or intimidated.

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"But it's not just about the physical space. Our amazing team's handling skills have also played a significant role in earning this award.

"We have conducted our clinics outside in the garden if an individual dog has needed extra space and time being examined. Our nurses also run dog socialisation classes and we have seen a major improvement in pets’ behaviour after doing these sessions.

"That’s what we are all about at Barn. We pride ourselves on providing gentle and compassionate care to every animal that walks through our doors."