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All MWA must be in the best possible health to carry out their duties so a lot of time is spent on preventative health care including vaccinations, dental care and health inspections. A high level of training is provided to all MWD handlers and riding instructors to ensure they have the knowledge and the skills to look after their charges when a member of the veterinary team is not on hand, this can be as simple as the basic signs of health to more extensive emergency first aid and critical care training.
Rehabilitation is a vital part for all MWA following injury and surgery to ensure that they are able to return to work without sustaining further injury. With a trained Veterinary Physiotherapist and two hydrotherapists on site, VTS can ensure that all MWA are in the best condition possible and they receive the same level of attention and care that many top athletes would.
Veterinary examination of Military dog Pepsi. She has been to eye specialists and now has ongoing consults with our military vets
At VTS today you will be able to see the Equine and Canine clinics and surgery buildings, and see some demonstrations on how the Military look after their MWA both at home and on Operations.
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