LM Veterinary Acupuncture

& Pain Management

Helping manage your animal’s pain, from the comfort of their home

What we do

We are a dedicated mobile small animal and equine pain management service in the Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire areas, provided by independent veterinary surgeon, Dr Laura MacDougall BSc BVetMed MRCVS.

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Our approach

Laura cares deeply about ensuring our animals are comfortable in all phases of their life. Chronic pain can develop for many reasons, including injury, surgery and old age changes.

Pain is often difficult to identify as our animals modify their behaviours to cope. Laura comes to you, to see your animal at their most relaxed and to observe their normal behaviours in their normal environment. This assessment is invaluable as stress can cause animals to hide many of the behaviours they show at home.

Every animal needs an individualised approach to managing their pain in a holistic manner. Laura integrates up-to-date pharmaceutical approaches with acupuncture, environmental modifications, and dietary management to add value to your pet’s care team, alongside your GP vet, nurses and physiotherapy team.

Anyone is able to contact Laura, but she will require a referral form completing by your vet prior to treatment of your animal.

Laura does not carry or dispense medications. If an adjustment is made to medication protocols she will either issue a written prescription or contact your practice with her recommendations, based on their preferences.

Services and Prices

Our services are available only with referral from your vet. Please contact your vet and ask them to complete the referral form on the website, and to send your animal’s history to our email. Medications cannot be recommended or prescribed in acupuncture only consultations.

All our bills are itemised as per CMA guidance and will reflect the work performed.

A 10% discount applies to the acupuncture only consult fee and acupuncture fee for acupuncture only sessions in block bookings of 4 (does not apply to travel fee).

  • Chronic Pain Consultation with environmental assessment, £150

    Follow-up Chronic Pain Consultation, £60

    Acupuncture only consultation, £40

    Acupuncture, £40

  • Chronic Pain Consultation with environmental assessment, £150

    Follow-up Chronic Pain Consultation, £60

    Acupuncture only consultation, £35

    Acupuncture, £30

    Weight Management Plan, £125

  • Chronic Pain Consultation with environmental assessment, £150

    Follow-up Chronic Pain Consultation, £60

    Acupuncture only consultation, £35

    Acupuncture, £30

    Weight Management Plan, £125

  • Chronic Pain Consultation with environmental assessment, £100

    Follow-up Chronic Pain Consultation, £40

    Acupuncture only consultation, £20

    Acupuncture, £20

Travel Fees

Travel fees can be split between clients in the same location, ie. horses on the same yard, two dogs in their home.

Please contact us if you are out of area.

Zone 1 Travel Fee
£10.00

Covers Postcodes:

  • HA6

  • HP1, HP2, HP3, HP4, HP5, HP6, HP7, HP8, HP9, HP10, HP13, HP15, HP16

  • LU6

  • SL1, SL2, SL9

  • UB8, UB9, UB10

  • WD3, WD4, WD5, WD17, WD18, WD24

Zone 2 Travel Fee
£25.00

Covers Postcodes:

  • AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4, AL5, AL8, AL10

  • EN6

  • HA1, HA2, HA3, HA4, HA5, HA7, HA8

  • HP11, HP12, HP14, HP19, HP20, HP21, HP23,HP27

  • LU1

  • SL0, SL3, SL8

  • UB4, UB5

  • WD6, WD7, WD19, WD23, WD25

Zone 3 Travel Fee
£40.00

Covers Postcodes:

  • AL6, AL7, AL9

  • EN2, EN4, EN5, EN7, EN8,

  • HP17, HP18, HP22

  • LU2, LU3, LU4, LU5, LU7

  • MK17, MK45

  • OX9, OX39, OX49

  • RG9

  • SG1, SG2, SG3, SG4, SG5, SG13, SG14

  • SL4, SL6, SL7

  • UB6

Meet Laura

Laura graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2021, completing an intercalated degree in Comparative Pathology in addition to studying Veterinary Medicine. She is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

She has since worked in a busy GP practice in Buckinghamshire, treating a wide variety of patients. In addition to her passion for the effective management of pain in all species, she has a particular interest in small animal medicine and has completed extensive Continued Professional Development in this area. Her greatest satisfaction in her work is found supporting her clients as they navigate the management of complex health conditions, particularly in older animals.

Laura is a keen equestrian and has lived with and ridden horses for over twenty years. Her interests lie in classical dressage, but she has experience in most disciplines, understands the biomechanics of the equestrian athlete and the importance of keeping all horses pain free, regardless of whether they are in work or not.

Having had her own health struggles, Laura has first hand experience of living with chronic pain, and the relief a holistic approach to pain management can bring. This has inspired her to focus on this rapidly developing area for her patients in an evidence-based manner.

  • “Learning of Laura, by chance, has been instrumental in significantly improving the quality of life for our aging German Shepherd Dog. As a qualified veterinary doctor she has been able to evaluate our dog's complex needs, administer acupuncture, offer impartial advice on further treatments that should improve her mobility and provide guidance on digestive issues. Laura's gentle, patient and understanding approach with acupuncture has alleviated a lot of the pain associated with ageing joints .....we would encourage any pet owner with similar concerns to contact Laura."

    John & Carol Arnold, Mura’s humans

  • “Working with Laura has always been an incredibly positive experience. Communication is easy, open, and professional, and there is always a strong sense of mutual respect and collaborative discussion around patient care. Laura’s knowledge, clinical reasoning, and willingness to be part of a multidisciplinary team make her a pleasure to work alongside. As a veterinary physiotherapist, the qualities I value most in a vet are clear communication, respect for allied professionals, openness to collaborative treatment planning, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for patients all of which Laura consistently demonstrates.”

    Sophie Parkinson, MVetPhys, RAMP Registered, Veterinary Physiotherapist

  • "Kind, trustworthy, reliable person who is good with the horses. Knowledgeable and helpful to the best of her abilities. Highly recommended!"

    — Josh, Daisy’s human

  • “So glad I found Laura. My dog was on medication for three months for a soft tissue injury and still lame. After the 2nd session of acupuncture with Laura he was sound and off meds. Laura is now treating my pony for laminitis with great results”

    Helen, Dudley and Ellie’s human

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch

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