For Veterinary Professionals
We work collaboratively with referring veterinary surgeons to provide acupuncture as part of an integrated treatment approach for your patients.
How We Work With You
Greenway Veterinary Acupuncture provides a service that complements and supports the treatment plan you have put place for your patient. We also co-ordinate with other professionals involved in the health and well-being of the patient, such as hydro- and physiotherapists.
This collaborative, integrated approach enhances the effects of each therapy, reaching for our shared goal of happy, long-lived patients and happy clients.
When a client contacts us, we seek a referral and clinical history from you, the primary care vet. Alastair and Claire are both veterinary surgeons experienced in all aspects of general medicine and surgery so if we suspect any clinical issues other than the primary reason for the referral, we direct your client back to your clinic for further investigations, treatment and advice.
At all times, the welfare and quality of life of both pet and care-giver are our primary focus.
The Referral Process
Client Enquiry
The client contacts us directly, or you refer them to us. We can also discuss potential cases with you beforehand to assess suitability.
Referral & Clinical Notes
We request a referral and full clinical history from your practice. This includes diagnostics, current medications, and any relevant imaging or blood results.
Assessment & Treatment
We carry out a thorough examination and acupuncture session, developing a treatment plan tailored to the patient's condition and needs.
After-Care
We remain available to the client by phone or messaging to discuss any queries or concerns related to the acupuncture session. For everything else, you remain their first port of call.
Cases We Commonly See
Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
Post-operative recovery and rehabilitation
Neurological conditions and nerve damage
Geriatric mobility and quality-of-life support
Muscle spasm and myofascial pain
Cases where medication options are limited
Clear Boundaries
You remain the patient's primary vet throughout. Acupuncture is an adjunct to the plan you have put in place — never a replacement for it.
What we do
- Assess and treat pain, mobility and neurological cases with acupuncture
- Request and review your clinical history before treating
- Coordinate with you and any physio- or hydrotherapists involved
- Send you a treatment note after each session
- Redirect the client back to you for anything outside the referral
What we don't do
- Make or replace a primary diagnosis
- Change your prescribed medications without consulting you
- Provide emergency or out-of-hours care
- Duplicate or undermine your treatment plan
What You'll Receive After Each Session
After every appointment we send a concise treatment note, so the patient's care stays joined up. Each report covers:
- 1
Presenting complaint
The reason for referral and the current concerns.
- 2
Examination findings
Musculoskeletal, neurological and gait assessment.
- 3
Points treated & technique
The acupoints used and the stimulation method.
- 4
Response to treatment
How the patient responded on the day.
- 5
Home & owner advice
Exercise, home environment and supportive therapies.
- 6
Recommended next step
Suggested review interval, or onward referral back to you.
Integrated - Supportive - Collaborative
All treatments are carried out by RCVS-registered veterinary surgeons who are members of the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA), with years of experience in both veterinary acupuncture and general practice.
Refer a Patient
Send the patient's details below and we'll request the full clinical history from your practice. Prefer to talk it through first? Call or email — we're happy to discuss suitability before referral.