Our registered veterinary nurses provide professional and proactive pet care
Our Registered Veterinary Nurses run a range of nurse clinics to provide help and advice for pet owners.
The veterinary nursing team at Hawick Vets, are passionate about supporting you and your pets. Nurse clinics are an excellent option to get advice and assistance for a wide range of preventative healthcare, as well as support with managing health conditions.
Veterinary nurses can support you with advice (within these clinics) about caring for your pet on a variety of areas such as:
- Senior health care – caring for older pets
- Nutrition and weight management – planning a nutritious diet
- Post-operative care – what to do after an operation
- Dental care – keeping teeth and gums healthy
They can also administer some treatments including:
- Second vaccinations
- Various medications
- Applying flea, tick and worming treatment
- Microchipping
Finally, there are many procedures that veterinary nurses can complete during a nurse clinic. For example, wound management (redressing and reapplying bandages) and nail clipping to name just a couple.
As you can see, there are many areas our veterinary nurses can help you with during a nurse clinic, please get in touch to find out more!Call to make an appointment
Some services incur charges and certain nurse clinics are only available at certain branches due to space and facilities.
Looking after a pet properly is a big responsibility. You already know that your pet needs regular veterinary check-ups to make sure they’re happy and healthy, but you might also occasionally need some more specific advice.
Our free clinics are run by our experienced registered nurses, who can provide excellent advice on many issues.
Please contact the surgery to make an appointment with one of our registered veterinary nurse.
What our nurse clinics offer
| Services | Fee |
|---|---|
| Weight clinics | Free of charge |
| Microchipping | £15 |
| Puppy and Kitten checks | Free of charge |
| Weigh and worm | Free of charge |
| Empty Anal Glands | £14.02 |
| Senior Pet Clinics | Free of charge |
| Clip nails | (Dog -£10:50) (Cat/rabbit £ £9.47) |
| 2nd vaccinations | Free of charge |
Our nurses at Hawick Veterinary Practice
- Stacey Brown (Head Veterinary Nurse RVN)
- Vanessa McClure (Head Veterinary Nurse RVN)
- Samantha Martin (RVN)
- Jenny Hynes (RVN)
- Alex Livingstone (SVN)
- Amy Farish (SVN)
To book appointment for your pet at our nurse clinics, please call us on 01450 372038
New pet check
Welcoming a new pet into the family is exciting, but it’s natural that first-time owners have a few questions about their care. Bring your pet along to a new pet check and we’ll put your mind at ease.
Adolescent pet check
As your puppy or kitten grows, their dietary and lifestyle needs will change. It’s important they get the right amount and type of food and healthcare (including flea and worm treatment), so pop along to our adolescent pet check for the best advice for pets between six and 18 months.
Senior pet clinic
As your pet gets older, they’re prone to certain conditions. If you have a cat over nine years old or a dog over eight, our senior pets clinic allows assessment for illnesses like kidney disease, thyroid problems or diabetes. The earlier these conditions are detected, the more effectively they’re treated.
Routine pet care clinic
There are some parts of your pet’s routine everyday care that can be tricky if you’re not sure of the best technique, or your pet has a tendency to wriggle! Our nurses are happy to help with a range of procedures including nail clipping, ear cleaning, worm and flea treatment, and even wound dressing. However, please be aware that there may be a charge for some of these procedures.
Dental care clinic
It’s important for your pet to have their teeth checked regularly. Oral disease is very common in pets, so our nurses will create a tailored dental care plan for your companion. They can also demonstrate effective teeth brushing and discuss the best types of diets.
Weight & nutrition clinic
Pets are susceptible to unexpected weight gain if their diet isn’t balanced or they’re not getting enough exercise — this can lead to serious health problems like heart disease. Our nurses will assess your pet’s body condition score and advise you on any diet and lifestyle changes necessary to help them get fighting fit.
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