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We have recently expanded our emergency and critical care team with the appointment of two new clinicians. After a period of exceptional growth at the practice, we would like to welcome Emma Pudge and Tamsin Williams to our expert clinical team. Duncan Barnes, clinical director, welcomed the appointments, saying: “At Eastcott, we pride ourselves on…

We have recently spruced up our garden premises and are delighted to announce the opening of our very own insect hotel as part of an ongoing biodiversity project here at Eastcott. Our dedicated ‘Green Team’ led the renovation project and have created a lovely green space to offer a welcome and cheering refuge not only…

As part of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, we’re going to be focusing on some of our amazing veterinary nurses and show the different careers each one has chosen.  Today we hear from Emergency and Critical Care Nurse – Jasmine Kilpatrick   What got you interested in becoming a veterinary nurse?  Since the age of 10 my passion was to become…

As part of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, we’re going to be focusing on some of our amazing veterinary nurses and show the different careers each one has chosen.  Today we hear from Harriet Deering – our Clinical Lead ECC Nurse.  What got you interested in becoming a veterinary nurse?  I always knew I wanted to become a…

As part of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, we’re going to be focusing on some of our amazing veterinary nurses and show the different careers each one has chosen.  Today we hear from Ffion Llewelyn – Business Relationship Manager here at Eastcott.   What got you interested in becoming a veterinary nurse?   I have always known that I wanted to work with…

As part of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, we’re going to be focusing on some of our amazing veterinary nurses and show the different careers each one has chosen.  Today we hear from our Head of Referral Nursing – Amy Dutton.   What got you interested in becoming a veterinary nurse? ​I always wanted to be a veterinary nurse, from a young…

As part of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, we’re going to be focusing on some of our amazing veterinary nurses and show the different careers each one has chosen.  Today we hear from our Referral Radiographer – Nicholas Taylor.   What got you interested in becoming a veterinary nurse?  I was always interested in animals and bred and exhibited budgerigars from about 9 years old and throughout my teens.  How…

Florence, a 2-year old female entire whippet, was referred to Eastcott’s Internal Medicine team due to a history of lethargy and reluctance to play. Examination revealed pale mucous membranes, a fever and increased heart rate with bounding pulses. She was very anaemic, with a red blood cell count of 15% (reference range 35%-55%) and she…

Head of Soft Tissue Surgery Tim Charlesworth has been appointed Chairman of the Academic Board for the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS). The ISVPS accredits veterinary training courses and awards qualifications to veterinary practitioners and nurses around the world. In this role, Tim will oversee ISVPS’ academic quality and governance globally, with support…

Life’s looking good again for an ageing sprocker spaniel whose sight was blighted by swollen and ulcerated eyes and degenerating corneas. The 13-year-old family pet called Murphy, underwent corrective surgery on both eyes, and can now focus clearly on enjoying a bright future with his family. After initial consultation and diagnosis, the our expert Ophthalmology…