Ashgrove Veterinary Centre

Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Your first choice for first class veterinary care in Aberdeen
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The practice team are dedicated to providing the best possible veterinary care for our patients and the highest standard of service for our clients. Ashgrove has been awarded Tier 2 Small Animal Practice Accreditation by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and is also a Veterinary Nurse training practice.

✨Our Saturday Star ✨ Everyone meet Jet 😻This cheeky chap was in for castration and microchip. Jet was full of beans post...
29/03/2025

✨Our Saturday Star ✨

Everyone meet Jet 😻

This cheeky chap was in for castration and microchip. Jet was full of beans post operative and most definitely wasn’t feeling camera shy 📸

28/03/2025

‼️Phone issues‼️

We are having an issue with our phones again at Belmont Road and Peterculter. This has also sadly affected our card machines and internet

Please bear with us as we try to fix the issue as quickly as we can.

Your call will be answered by our Portlethen team but lines will be busier than usual.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience

🩷National Puppy Day💙🐾Today we are celebrating the adorable antics and unconditional love of our canine companions. Wheth...
23/03/2025

🩷National Puppy Day💙

🐾Today we are celebrating the adorable antics and unconditional love of our canine companions. Whether you’re a puppy parent, a dog lover, or
simply someone who can’t resist a wagging tail and a wet nose, this day is all about honouring the joy and companionship that puppies bring into
our lives

🐾Puppies are more than just cute fluffballs; they’re loyal friends, playful adventurers, and furry family members who enrich our days with
their boundless energy and unwavering affection

To help us celebrate, enjoy our staff's puppy snaps! and share below a photo of your canine companion(s) as puppies 📸

20/03/2025

*Update, phones should now be back working*

⚠️ Phone issues at all branches⚠️

Unfortunately we are having phone issues between all our branches today resulting in calls being cut off

If you could please email or use Petsapp for all queries and questions instead today

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we do hope the issue will be rectified soon

Everyone meet the gorgeous Bella 🤩Bella was in visiting our Portlethen branch. She can be a little nervous when it comes...
19/03/2025

Everyone meet the gorgeous Bella 🤩

Bella was in visiting our Portlethen branch. She can be a little nervous when it comes to Vet visits but not on this occasion 😍 waggy tail and gravy bones 🦴 all round!

17/03/2025

⚠️ We have a fault in our internet lines at the moment meaning our internet access is limited. We are working to get this issue rectified as quickly as possible.

If you need to order any repeat prescriptions or food please use our dedicated repeat prescription telephone line.

We thank you for your cooperation

Last weekend some of our team popped on their hiking boots for a training walk up Bennachie ⛰️In May some of our amazing...
16/03/2025

Last weekend some of our team popped on their hiking boots for a training walk up Bennachie ⛰️

In May some of our amazing Team will be tackling Ben Nevis to raise funds and awareness for the Canmore Trust - a charity close to our hearts

Read our story below and support us if you can 💚
Any donation large or small will be greatly appreciated

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ashgrove-ben-nevis

Meet Vinnie 😻 This not so shy chap was in for some bloods and x-ray’s recently Although he appears to be camera shy, he ...
15/03/2025

Meet Vinnie 😻

This not so shy chap was in for some bloods and x-ray’s recently

Although he appears to be camera shy, he was too excited with all his head scratches to stay still long enough for a snap📸!

Vinnie's mum kindly sent us a photo of him recovering at home the next day! Doesn't he look cosy tucked up in bed! 🥰

⚠️Pet Theft Awareness Day⚠️Pet Theft Awareness Day was established to raise awareness about the problem and provide guid...
14/03/2025

⚠️Pet Theft Awareness Day⚠️

Pet Theft Awareness Day was established to raise awareness about the problem and provide guidance to pet owners on how they can protect their beloved pets. Now a days, there are tools and devices owners can use to help protect their pets.

⭕️Microchips are a simple and effective way to increase the chances of being reunited with your pet if they become lost or stolen.

A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted under the skin of your furry friend (usually between the shoulder blades). The chip contains a unique identification number that
can be read using a special scanner, and this number is linked to your contact information in a national database.

In the UK, microchipping is a legal requirement for all dogs over the age of eight weeks. This means that if you own a dog, you are responsible for ensuring that they are microchipped and that your contact information is up-to-date in the national database.

⭕️GPS tracking collars can be used to monitor a dog's location in real-time, which can be particularly useful if a pet is stolen. GPS trackers use unlimited-range satellite-based GPS – meaning as your pet
is within a coverage area in a supported country, and your phone has access to the internet through mobile data or WiFi, you can be as far away from your pet as you like and still track them live on a map.

Here is Lucy modelling her GPS tracking device!

March is Pet Poison Awareness MonthBelow are some household hazards that can have serious consequences for our pets if i...
04/03/2025

March is Pet Poison Awareness Month

Below are some household hazards that can have serious consequences for our pets if ingested

If you think your pet may have ingested or been in contact with a toxin, please contact us for advice

Belmont Road 01224 486444
Peterculter 01224 050585
Portlethen 01224 470144

✨Our Saturday Star ✨ Everyone meet Izzy🤩Izzy was in with us recently to be spayed. This beautiful ball of floof was lovi...
01/03/2025

✨Our Saturday Star ✨

Everyone meet Izzy🤩

Izzy was in with us recently to be spayed. This beautiful ball of floof was loving cuddles on her recovery.

Izzy’s favourite part of her day was being hand fed her bland recovery food 😋

Mum reports Izzy has recovered well from her procedure 🥰

25/02/2025

🐕 World Spay Day 🐕

An ovariohysterectomy (spaying) is a surgical procedure, performed under a General Anaesthetic to remove the ovaries and uterus.

When can I spay my dog? ⏰
The timing for neutering your dog can depend on the following:

- Age
- Breed
- Size
- Season timing
As there are many factors to consider when spaying your dog, our team of Veterinary Surgeon’s will be able to guide you.

What are the benefits of spaying? ✅

- Prevent unwanted pregnancies and inherited diseases from being passed on
- Reducing risks of some cancers (ovarian, uterine, mammary)
- Prevent infection of the uterus (pyometra)
- No production of oestrus (seasons)

What does the recovery involve in spaying? 🩹

We advise restricted rest for 14 days. By this we mean short, on lead walks only. The purpose of this is to allow the surgical site to heal as well as possible. After 14 days, exercise can gradually be built back up again.

A buster collar or medical pet shirt is worn to prevent interference with the surgical site so it can heal.

Post operative appointments are on day 3 and day 7 post surgery to see how the surgical site is healing.

If you’re thinking of having your dog neutered, the best person to discuss this with one of our vets or nurses. Our team will be able to answer any questions you may have about possible pros and cons, what the procedure involves, how much it costs and how quickly your dog will recover.

25/02/2025

🐈 World Spay Day 🐈

An ovariohysterectomy (spaying) is a surgical procedure, performed under a General Anaesthetic to remove the ovaries and uterus.

When can I spay my cat? ⏰

From 4 months of age, your female can be spayed but the timing of this may differ

What are the benefits? ✅

No risk of pregnancy - Cats can have multiple litters per year, and this can be avoided by spaying.
Removes risk of uterine infection - In female cats an infection of the womb (called a pyometra) can occur and is can be fatal. Spaying completely removes the risk of your cat developing a pyometra.
Neutering helps reduce the drive to roam - Cats with a drive to escape the house can also be quite creative in their methods, including high windows, small gaps and other dangerous routes.
Mammary cancers can occur in cats - Early neutering greatly reduces the risk of these cancers occurring.

What does the recovery involve? 🩹

We advise to restrict to one room, refrain from jumping up on high furniture and being outdoors for 14 days to give the surgical site an opportunity to heal.

A buster collar is required to prevent interference with the wound.

Post operative appointments are on day 3 and day 7 post surgery to see how the surgical site is healing.

For more information or if you have any questions please call us on 01224 486 444 or make an appointment with one of our nurses

24/02/2025

🔉Reminder, Belmont Road will be closed from this evening until Thursday to allow for renovations and equipment updates

Our Peterculter branch and Portlethen branch will be open for business as usual

✨ Our Saturday Star ✨ Jimmy was hospitalised with us a few weeks ago for a tummy upset.Jimmy spent the night with us rec...
22/02/2025

✨ Our Saturday Star ✨

Jimmy was hospitalised with us a few weeks ago for a tummy upset.

Jimmy spent the night with us receiving supportive fluids, medication and TLC 💊💉

We are pleased to say Jimmy was feeling well enough the next day and was able to be discharged home 🥰

16/02/2025

Vaccination update 💉

We have an important update regarding dog vaccines

Our vaccine companies have stopped the production of the Lepto 2 vaccine based on guidance from the WSAVA. From this point forward, we are moving onto using Lepto 4. We appreciate this may cause confusion, but we want to ensure your pets are fully protected against leptospirosis to the recommended level - their health is our priority!

The new puppy primary vaccination course will now consist of 3 injections, given exactly 2 weeks apart

While we understand that this may be confusing for new puppy owners, this is a great way for your new puppy to become comfortable and confident coming to the vets.

Adult dogs will receive a Lepto 4 vaccine at the time of their annual booster. So we can ensure full protection a second dose of the vaccine will be needed exactly 4 weeks later.

There will be NO extra cost for the second dose of Lepto 4. This is fully covered by the vaccine company

After this, yearly boosters will continue as normal.

If you have any queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact us via PetsApp, email or phone

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️At Ashgrove we love seeing photos of your pets, so spread some love! Share a favourite photo ...
14/02/2025

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

At Ashgrove we love seeing photos of your pets, so spread some love! Share a favourite photo of your pet or pets below AND tell us what you love about them 📸

11/02/2025

🛠️* Planned closure of Belmont Road Surgery* 🛠️

We are going to be closed for all appointments and operations at Belmont Road from Tuesday 25th February - Thursday 27th February, inclusive. We have exciting but extensive decorating and renovation work planned during this time to add new equipment to further enhance the services we can provide you and your pets

We will be working on skeleton staff at Belmont Road during these few days so please try to organise food and medicine ordering and collection out with these dates.

Our Peterculter and Portlethen branches will be open as normal during this time and available for all consultations, emergencies and surgical procedures

We do apologise for any short term inconvenience caused

Address

10 Belmont Road
Aberdeen
AB253SR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+441224486444

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Merry Christmas to all our clients and pets! We wish you all a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and New Year We are now closed to allow our team to all enjoy the Festive break. We will be back at 8am on Friday 27th December For all emergencies whilst we are closed please call 01224 486444 and you will be transferred to Vets Now

At Ashgrove we are privileged to have 11 RVNs (Registered Veterinary Nurses); 2 SVNs (Student Veterinary Nurses) and 2 VCAs (Veterinary Care Assistants) Our Registered Veterinary Nurses have undertaken 2-4 years of training via either the Diploma or Degree route. After years of hardwork and a combination of University theoretical learning and in placement practical experience; they swear an oath to become registered on the RCVS code of Professional Conduct– meaning they are accountable and responsible for their actions, integrity and competence. The role of the Registered Veterinary Nurse includes: - Inpatient Care – monitoring the recovery of surgical and medical patients and liasing with the Veterinary Surgeons to ensure a suitable treatment plan is made and followed. This includes monitoring their vital parameters; fluid intake and output; analgesia (pain relief); nutrition; comfort and stimulation 🐕🐈🐇🐁 - Preparing patients for anaesthesia – our RVNs are involved in preparing, calculating and administering medications (under Veterinary direction); intubating the patient and surgically preparing the patient 💉 - Monitoring patients under anaesthesia – carefully ensuring your pet is kept safe under anaesthesia by closely monitoring vital parameters🩺 - Laboratory work – including taking and processing urine and blood samples - Diagnostic imaging – taking and processing radiographs (x-rays) and assisting with other diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and endoscope 🩻 - Nursing consultations – providing help and support to clients and pets. Our nurse consultations include: post operation checks, weight checks, dental checks, puppy checks, nail clips, anal gland emptying and some vaccinations and injections 👩‍⚕️ - Infection control – ensuring the equipment and practice remain clean and tidy at all times! 🧹 - Stock control – ordering medicati

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The practice team are dedicated to providing the best possible veterinary care for our patients and the highest standard of service for our clients.

Ashgrove is an independent family-owned practice, with diagnostic facilities and Operating Theatre at BOTH practices! We are happy to see our clients at our Belmont Road and Peterculter Practice. Ashgrove has been awarded Tier 2 Small Animal Practice Accreditation by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and is also a Veterinary Nurse training practice.

We have been nominated for the Petplan Practice of the Year for FIVE years running!