Welcome to the Veterinarians of Animal Clinic Ter Weerlaan in Wassenaar
Primary and specialist care for companion animals and their people.

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Seven experienced Vets near me and at your service? – In our three animal clinics we deliver the best possible care for your pet!
We are a group of well-known, middle sized veterinary clinics with seven experienced Veterinarians in Wassenaar, The Hague and Nootdorp. Please feel free to find out about our Veterinarians by reading this extensive summary of our Dutch website text in the English language. You will find out about our opening hours, contact information, appointment only policy, all our services, emergencies and about the Wassenaar team.  If you think your pet deserves the best, than please continue reading.

Location

Animal Clinic Ter Weerlaan is situated near the old St. Jozef church. Close to and in between the AH supermarket and the American school of The Hague / highway A44. From this location we operate as Vet in the Wassenaar Region. Free parking in front of our veterinary clinic.

Opening hours and appointments Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan, Wassenaar

Payments

We require payments to be made at the end of each consultation, on discharge of your pet following hospitalisation or upon collection of medication or diet food. You may settle your account using cash or a debit (PIN) card.

Animal Clinic Ter Weerlaan – What does a Vet do?

Of course we do vaccines, senior- and puppy checks and examination and treatment of sick animals. But besides that we offer extensive facilities for surgery, digital x-rays, dental care, subcutenous stiches, ultrasound and endoscopic examination, blood work and hospitalisation. If necessary or desirable, we make home visits to treat your sick pet.

Surgery and anesthesia

The most common surgeries are spays and neuters, removing of lumps and abdominal surgeries. If your pet needs surgery, you can make an appointment by telephone or in person. We will then inform you about fasting before surgery.

Dogs and cats are not allowed to eat anything (this includes treats!) from 8pm the day before the surgery. For rabbits, guinea pigs and other rodents there is no need to fast before anesthesia. We recommend blood work on cats and dogs older than ten before they undergo anesthesia, in order to determine their liver and kidney functions.

During the anesthesia we will monitor your pet’s heart, breathing, body temperature and oxygen concentration, which makes the surgery very safe. Of course your pet will also receive pain medication and antibiotics if necessary.

The surgical area will be shaved (the hair will grow back) and we will tell you afterwards if the stitches are dissolving or non-dissolving, in which case you’ll have to come back so we can remove them.

Recovery

When your pet is fully awake and can walk, you can take them home. Some pets will need a cone collar or a medical pet shirt to prevent them from licking the wound. At home your pet can be a bit sleepy, keep them warm. Cats may become restless,

What to pay attention to?

Your pet should not become drowsier: the sleepiness should be gone within a day
Your pet should not vomit
There shouldn’t be any secondary bleeding from the wound (a few drops are normal)
Your pet shouldn’t lick, bite or scratch the wound
Your pet’s appetite and drinking should be back to normal within a day
Fever is not normal after surgery
The wound should look clean and neat
If you are worried about your pet, don’t hesitate to call us!

Dental care

Dental care is as important for your pet as it is for you! Dental plaque and dental tartar can cause infections which can lead to loose teeth and even infections of the kidneys, heart, liver and lungs. In order to prevent this from happening we advise pet owners to start brushing their pet’s teeth from a very young age. With a small soft brush and a special tooth paste for animals. Don’t use human tooth paste as the fluoride is toxic to your pet and the whiteners can upset the stomach. We can provide you with everything you need for the dental care for your pet, including advice.
If your pet has dental plaque and tartar, we will recommend a professional dental cleaning, which will be done under anesthesia. If necessary we can also take x-rays of your pet’s teeth.

Laboratory tests

Sometimes it is necessary to do blood work in order to determine what’s wrong with your pet. We have the equipment to make a quick blood analyis for blood sugar, kidney function and viral infections. For more complicated cases we cooperate with the University of Utrecht laboratory.
Besides blood work we can also examine your pet’s urine, faeces, skin scrapes or ear swabs.

Imaging and endoscopy

With our x-ray equipment we can determine fractures, wear and tear in the joints, abnormal development of the joints (such as elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia) and besides that we can also image heart, lungs and other organs.
With ultrasound technology it can be easier to image the bowels and the heart. For some types of imaging we will refer you to an imaging specialist.
In our clinic in Wassenaar we have endoscopic equipment at our disposal to reach the best diagnosis for your pet. We can thoroughly examine the whole gastrointestinal tract, from esophagus to colon, and the upper airways. Some foreign bodies that your pet might have swallowed can even be removed through endoscopy.

Referral

We refer complicated cases to specialists such as dermatologists, oncologist, orthopedic surgeons, internists, ophtalmologists or specialised surgeons. We collaborate with specialists in The Hague, Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Gouda and of course with the Vet School at the University of Utrecht.

Emergencies

If your pet has a serious medical issue, please call your own veterinarian first. If they are not available, the voicemail will tell you to call the emergency service. The general telephone number of the emergency service is 0900-2226333

About us

Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan in Wassenaar is a primary veterinary clinic. Here we work with two veterinarians and two veterinary technicians. Our clinic has one modern operating theatre with gas anesthesia and heart monitoring equipment. For the recovery of rabbits and rodents we have a heated oxygen cage which diminishes the risk of anesthesia. For diagnostics we use a digital x-ray machine, ultrasound imaging and a laboratory. Our clinic in Wassenaar has an endoscopic machine at its disposal.
Spays, neuters and lump removals are daily routine procedures for us. We are a member of the ‘Dierenartsen Kring Haaglanden’, the Association of Veterinarians in The Hague region.
It is of the utmost importance to us to make you feel completely comfortable handing the medical care for your pet over to us!

The team of Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan

Andre Boersma – veterinarian

Born in Castricum  1966, graduated from Vet School at the University of Utrecht in 1991. After living and working as a vet in Madrid for three years, Andre started in 1994 our branch in Wassenaar, Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan. Link to bio.

Benigna Pino – veterinarian

Born in Leiden in 1968 and has been a veterinarian since 1998. She is in possession of a small zoo, including a Large Swiss Mountain Dog, Terra, and a crossbreed Duck Toller retriever, Rekel. Both honor their name. Link to bio.

Sanne Bonninga – veterinarian

Born in The Hague, graduated from Vet School at the University of Utrecht in 2013. “I lived in Utrecht during my studies but I’m happy to be back in The Hague now.” Sanne loves to go to the beach and running in the dunes. Link to bio.

Wendy Noordover – veterinary technician

Wendy Noordover has been working as a veterinary assistant at the Veterinary Clinic Ter Weerlaan in Wassenaar since 1999. She is married and lives in Wassenaar, together with her man, some dogs, cats and a rabit. Link to bio.

Monique van Oosten – veterinary technician

Born in The Hague in 1980 and has been working at Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan since June 2010. She lives in The Hague, living together with her boyfriend and some cats. Link to bio.

Krystle Kock – veterinary technician

Krystle has been working at Dierenkliniek Ter Weerlaan since 2008. She lives together with her friend and she has a daughter and a son. Furthermore, the household consists of a German Shepherd, Zora and quite a few cats. Link to bio.