By Jenny Lingham-Doe
A vet is planning to open a practice in Whiteley.
Cara Golden has set up Whiteley Village Vets Ltd and applied for planning permission for two properties – one on Parkway and the other on Yew Tree Drive.
For the past 10 years Cara has worked at as a vet in Portsmouth.
“My partner and I both live in Hamble and for the past four to five years have considered opening a completely new veterinary branch closer to where we both live,” she said.
“We’re not intending this to be a basic vets, we are going straight to opening a practice that is up to date with all facilities, with separate cat and dog wards, two operating theatres, X-ray facilities and a general surgery.
“We’re spending a significant amount on this – the X-Ray machine alone is costing us £25,000.”
Fareham Borough Council has said Cara will be notified by the end of May about which property will receive approval for planning permission.
Cara said: “Preferably we’d like to open up on Parkway because it’s more central and has greater scope. If we get planning permission for one we’ll go with that one, but if we get it for both we’re edging towards Parkway.
“If all goes to plan we’re hoping to be opening early July, depending on the amount of work needed to be done to the property. I believe that patients should come first and Whiteley is just screaming out for a veterinary practice.”