Vets in Cornwall Rosemullion opens new 24 hour hospital in Falmouth

The practice has opened a new hospital in Falmouth, on the Tregoniggie Industrial Estate just off Bickland Water Road.

Tregoniggie Woodland in Falmouth, a popular woodland walk with families and dog owners, runs right up to and alongside the building.

The new hospital now has seven consulting rooms as well as three operating theatres and separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, in a bid to minimise stress for patients.

It also includes a CT scanner, visiting MRI scanner, and will continue to operate a 24-hour emergency service on-site which, later in September, will be run by MiNightVet Falmouth – a dedicated emergency out of hours provider with a team of full-time night staff who will be alert, awake and effective even at unsociable hours.

The hospital was officially opened on Wednesday at a small ceremony that saw former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Laurence Reed cutting a ribbon, followed by a tour for invited guests.

Client Lisa Plummer, who won a Facebook competition to name all the consult rooms, was presented with a bottle of bubbly and her dog Hobbit was delighted with her bag of goodies. The rooms are all named after Cornish beaches.

Lisa Plummer, with dog Hobbit, won a competition to name all the consult rooms, after Cornish beaches

The Rosemullion practice in Falmouth dates back to the late 19th century, started by Colonel Smythe, who used to do his rounds on horseback to the local farms.

It also has a branch based in Helston. 

Now, as you might expect from a company that puts animals at the forefront, Rosemullion has shared what it has done to ensure the new hospital is environmentally friendly as possible using the latest technology.

Clinical director Helena Wilkes said: "We all passionately believe in protecting our environment and wanted our new hospital to be as environmentally sustainable as possible.

"Our architects, Jefferson Sheard, have taken this on board and done a fantastic job of helping us to achieve our goal.”

The celebration cake served at the opening

This included a full ecology survey prior to any work being undertaken, with the trees being fully protected during the build, said the practice.

The hospital site now features: bat and bird boxes, green areas sown with wildflowers, bee ‘hotels’ away from the building and 'bat friendly' car park lighting.

In addition, electrical car charging points have been installed in the car park, permeable tarmac has been used to reduce rainwater run-off by soaking into the ground, solar panels on the roof will generate electricity for the building, water reducing fittings have been used internally and LED lighting has been used throughout to reduce energy consumption and the need to change bulbs so frequently.

Helena added: “We are dedicated to providing a friendly experience for both client and pet at every visit; delivering the highest quality care, treatment and advice in a warm, caring, understanding and sustainable environment."