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Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a mixed practice offering a full range of health care services. We provide a full 24hr cover across all departments.
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progressive veterinary practices that work together to achieve the highest standards of veterinary care. Working within all fields of veterinary medicine and surgery we provide a compassionate and caring service for all species of animals under our care. If you have any enquiries please contact the surgery via the telephone numbers provided, send us an email, or Facebook message. Our website - www.hooknortonvets.co.uk.

24/06/2024

🚨 Temperatures are on the up, so please don't forget that your four-legged family members struggle with the heat.

🦮Dogs
> Please leave your dogs at home in the cool, and never in a car. It's just too hot (even if overcast)!
> Go for dog walks early in the mornings and late in the evenings. The pavements get really hot and can burn little feet.
> Make sure they have plenty of fresh water. Top tip: freezing favourite toys in a tub of water will cool and entertain your four-legged friends!

🐈 Cats
Cats love soaking up the sunshine, choosing the warmest spots in the garden to enjoy. However, you should make sure you take precautions to avoid your cat getting dehydrated or sunburnt, just as in humans, over exposure can lead to skin cancer.
> Provide plenty of shade
> Keep water topped up, consider using a cat fountain, as cats tend to prefer running water.
> If your cat is white, consider keeping them inside during the hottest parts of the day and speak to us about suitable sun cream.
> Use fans to circulate the air indoors, but don't point the fan directly at them.

🐇 Small Furries
> Make sure they have plenty of fresh, cool water to stay hydrated. Provide more than one source.
> Move hutches out of the sun into a cooler place, either in a shady spot, under a parasol or inside your home in a cool room out of direct sunlight.
> A fan can be used to keep the air cool and create airflow, however, do not blow the fan directly onto the guinea pigs and ensure they have enough room to move away if they wish.

IMPORTANT
Check your small furries for signs of flystrike multiple times a day. Keep hutches clean, flies can quickly lay eggs on soiled bedding and the resulting maggots can burrow into your pet's fur and body cavity, which is potentially fatal.

If you suspect your pet has heat stroke contact your vet immediately.

20/06/2024

🐄 Today our Farm Vets Sam B, Charlotte, Sam P and Kate were onsite at a local dairy farm giving a talk on 'Practical tips for controlling Johnes & Neosporosis in your dairy herd'.

It was a brilliant morning with over 25 attendees representing 10 local dairy farms.

To begin with there was a talk led by HNVG Farm Vets Sam Baldwyn and Charlotte Harrison and then a farm walk and discussion, where the farm owner Tim and Farm Vet Sam Potter answered questions.

Once the talk and walk had finished, there was still plenty of time for more questions and chat over some delicious pork rolls and cakes served by our lovely Ellie!

Thank you to all who came, and of course, a big thank you to Tim for letting us use his farm as a great example on controlling Johnes.

20/06/2024

🐇 Next week is Rabbit Awareness Week!

Keep you eyes peeled on our page for lots of tips on how to keep your bunnies happy and healthy.

18/06/2024

🎥 Talking to one of our vets is now even easier via video call!

Video Consultations make access to our veterinary experts easy; there could be a time when getting to your vet simply isn’t possible. Our telehealth service enables you to seek advice from our Team from the comfort of your home.

• Available for non-emergency appointments
• Convenient – use it at home or wherever you are (you could be on holiday!)
• Expert care from a HNVG Veterinary Surgeon
• Get set up in just a few simple steps – it couldn’t be easier

We’ve made it EVEN easier for you to speak to our Small Animal vets by using . You can download PetsApp today or access us via PetsApp on your desktop by clicking here.

Video consultations are full consultations with the Veterinary Team you know from previous visits to the practice.

❓ What type of appointment is suitable for a video consultation?
Examples of conditions/issues/concerns that could be discussed on a video consultation (although not exhaustive) is as follows:
• Vomiting
• Dermatology
• Lumps
• Behavioural issues
• Reviewing medications
• Gait
• Dental issues
• Stools
• Breathing patterns

The cost of a video consultation is £28.69 incl VAT, and payment is due before your consultation, but if you are a member of our Lifetime Care Club you get ⭐️12 FREE OF CHARGE⭐️ video consults, so get in touch to join today!

This service is available during daytime consultation hours (8 am – 5.45 pm); bookings can be made via our Reception Team on 01608 730501 ☎️

17/06/2024

🐈🐩 Let’s talk a bit more about the exciting new Pet Food we are now proud to be stocking and recommending! Their vet-exclusive nutritional food helps you keep your pet's health simple every day.

Hill’s food was started by Dr. Mark Morris, an exceptional vet. He believed that we should take pet healthcare as seriously as our own. Seeing the link between poor nutrition and illness in pets, Dr. Mark Morris developed a pet food that was superior to any other on the market. The turning point for Dr. Morris came when he met a blind man called Morris Frank and his beloved guide dog, Buddy. Buddy was suffering from kidney disease and he asked for Dr. Morris’ help. Dr. Morris knew that because many of the commercial pet foods available at the time were high in phosphorus and protein to make them taste better, feeding them could harm the kidneys. So, he set about developing a food that was low in salt yet high in flavour and nutritional value.

The Hill’s Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit food is formulated to give your pet the essential health benefits they need. Each Vet Essentials food covers the nutritional needs of your pet with an advanced formula, while proactively helping support their health.

Our Small Animal nurses can talk to you at one of their nurse clinics about the Vet Essentials range and what would be best for your pet. They can then advise on transitioning over to Hill’s from the pet food you are currently using.

For more information on the food brand, our nurse clinics, or even our Lifetime Care Club membership, where you get FREE Nurse consultations, or a 6-monthly health check with a vet or nurse then please contact reception on 01608 730 501.

14/06/2024

🐕‍🦺 Information for dog owners:
In recent years there has been an increased incidence of dogs presenting with Brucellosis. Infection is rare in the UK but Brucella Canis is endemic in various countries including parts of the EU. A higher occurrence is seen in those dogs that have been imported or have travelled abroad.

❓ What is Canine Brucellosis?
Brucellosis is caused by the bacterium Brucella Canis (B.canis). The most important route of transmission is dog to dog sexual contact. Most infected dogs are thought to carry the disease without clinical signs which can make diagnosis challenging. The common symptoms affect the reproductive organs but sometimes the infection can cause inflammation elsewhere in the body. Clinical signs include infertility, miscarriage of puppies, lameness, muscle weakness, eye inflammation and spinal pain.

Canine Brucellosis can be transmitted to humans, in particular vets during surgery or laboratory staff when handling blood and urine samples. Brucellosis in humans although rare can cause symptoms including fever, headache, joint pain, flu like symptoms, and more severe complications. Appropriate antibiotic treatment is normally successful in human patients. There is currently no effective treatment of B.canis in dogs that has been shown to consistently clear the infection, and it is impossible to confirm that an animal has eliminated it. Unfortunately in light of this and due to the risk to people it is generally recommended that infected dogs are euthanized, particularly if they have painful symptoms.

❓ What does this mean for my dog?
At present we would consider your dog for testing if:
- They were showing any clinical signs that raise concern regarding Brucellosis; in particular inflammation of the joints (polyarthritis), infection of the intervertebral discs in the back (disco spondylitis), fever, vaginal or preputial discharge, abortion and testicular asymmetry/ inflammation.
- Those dogs that have been imported or travelled to canis endemic countries (ideally imported dogs should be tested pre-travel by an approved laboratory and again after 3 months).
- Dogs that are intended for breeding (including semen collection).
- Dogs that have been in contact with an infected dog. This should be completed as soon as the risk is identified and again in 3 months.

We take the potential risk of Brucella canis seriously due to the risk to our staff, to you and your family, as well as other dogs in the hospital. At present we require Brucella canis screening tests in all at risk dogs before completing any surgery or laboratory tests. It is beneficial to take these screening tests in advance of your pet needing treatment whether that be routine or emergency, as treatment may have to be delayed until the results are back

Please do not hesitate to contact the surgery regarding further information on Canine Brucellosis Screening.

14/06/2024

A black cat, located in the Charlbury area, was handed into us yesterday, if you believe this cat is yours please contact us at Hook Norton vets on 0160873050, you will need to provide proof of ownership or identification before we can hand the cat back over to you.

13/06/2024

Neonatal maladjustement syndrome = "dummy foal"

Last weekend Equine vet Zuzi and nurse Emma-Jane treated a very cute donkey foal in our clinic that unfortunately suffered a neonatal maladjustement syndrome called "dummy foal syndrome".

The symptoms are generally variable but include inability to find the teat, poor sucking reflex, head tilt, walking in circles, reduced gut sounds that may lead to meconium impaction, difficulty in getting up and in extreme cases dummy foals can suffer from seisures, abnormal bladder function and kidney failure. It is believed that this syndrome is a result of decreased oxygen reaching the foal’s tissues during birth and this causes various damage to the central nervous system.

These symptoms often result in the inability to ingest colostrum and complete failure of passive immunity transfer which is measured by a stablelab IgG test that can be done easily at your yard by one of our vets.

Treatment of this little donkey included intensive nursing, plasma transfusion, antibiotic cover and tetanus cover. He recovered within 24 hours and bonded well with his Mum.

Although "dummy foals" require intensive attention in the first hours and days of their lives the survival rate is about 80% and they usually grow to be normal adults.

We wish all the best to the little donkey and its Mum on their venture in life!
Thank you for letting us post the photos of your lovely donkeys

12/06/2024

We are hiring!

We have an immediate vacancy for a day RVN to join our large SA Nursing team at our Hospital at Hook Norton with occasional branch work. You would be joining a well-established team which includes 18 RVN’s and 2 Student Nurses. We have developed a structured career pathway to support your ambition anywhere from Nursing Assistant to Senior Nurse and are therefore welcoming applications from RVN’s at any stage of their career.

Although we are a mixed practice, your role would be working solely in the Small Animal Team.

WORKING PATTERN
Our full time role is 40 hours per week which can be worked 4 x 10 hour shifts with inclusion in the weekend OOH rota (days and nights), currently 1:5. We are proud to provide our own OOH to our clients and at the moment there are no mid week nights for this role as we have our own dedicated mid week Night Nurses. There is no lone working as we also have our own Night Vet Team and additional nursing assistant support when required.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance and therefore if full time doesn’t suit your circumstances, we are open to weekday, part-time working patterns with weekends still included or even working just weekends only as an option.

Ideally we are looking for a permanent RVN but in the interim we are open to Locum’s and are currently exempt from some of the IR35 legislation.

THE ESSENTIALS
- Minimum 1 year qualified with experience gained in a similar UK environment
- Self-motivated and confident
- Diligent and a team player able to prioritise effectively
- Strong communicator able to converse easily and sensitively with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Driving Licence
- Demonstrable IT literacy and ability to quickly learn new systems

Head to our website to find out more information on employee benefits and the role - https://www.hooknortonvets.co.uk/careers/day-rvn/

Please get in touch with us with any questions or submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

12/06/2024

🐴 BEVA Trust Veterinary Volunteers

We are very proud to say that our very own Equine Vet Laura Gahleitner was one of 461 eager BEVA Trust veterinary volunteers who has shown their passion for horse welfare by helping make a difference to the lives of more than 2000 horses in the UK.

This has been achieved through participation in a total of 49 Education and Welfare castration clinics and is in addition to those BEVA members who have volunteered their services for overseas work with the BEVA Trust.

The BEVA Trust provides opportunities, support and funding to allow BEVA members to volunteer for projects that enhance equine welfare both locally and globally.

The BEVA Trust and British Horse Society have worked together for the past nine years. vets, nurses, students, and farriers have so far helped a total of 2197 horses by volunteering their time and expertise at special clinics around the country. Coordinated by the British Horse Society, and with practical support from a number of other equine welfare charities, these clinics provide dental care, farriery, worming, microchipping and passporting for horses identified to be in need, as well as castration if required. A total of 1009 horses have now been castrated.

Laura said: “It was an amazing experience to be part of the Education and Welfare team at The Cambridge Equine Hospital, Cambridge. The team approach to the way everyone works at these clinics is inspiring, with younger colleagues being nurtured and supported despite the high volume and pressure of the work that needs to be completed on the day. It is the reason so many of us want to keep volunteering. We had 27 horses attend the clinic with 13 castrations and 20 Passport and Microchip."

The clinics have been generously supported by Zoetis, Bransby Horses, Blue Cross, Redwings, World Horse Welfare and the RSPCA.

You can find out more about the BEVA Trust’s work here: www.beva.org.uk/BEVA-Trust . If you would like to support the Trust’s work please visit https://www.justgiving.com/bevatrust

To volunteer for the BEVA Trust please contact Leaya Slater [email protected]

12/06/2024

🐈🦮 Laser Therapy - How it can help your pet

We are delighted to now be able to offer laser therapy at our Hook Norton Hospital. Laser Therapy is pain-free, non-invasive and a safe way to help benefit your pet’s health.

❓How does it work?
Laser therapy uses near infra-red light to enhance and accelerate the body’s natural healing process.

The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin enabling light photons to pe*****te the tissue and interact with molecules within the cells to cause several biochemical effects (photobiomodulation).

❓What does it involve?
Every treatment is tailored by your vet, with nurses often carring out the laser therapy.

Each session lasts anywhere between 1 minute and 30 minutes, depending on the condition being treated. Treatment for arthritis tends to take the longest as we treat the painful joints as well as any associated muscle pain/spasms.

The number of sessions required depends on the condition. Some conditions will only require a few sessions. Ongoing conditions such as arthritis may need more sessions, but your vet will advise on this.

ℹ️ Laser therapy has the following effects:
- Provides energy for the cells within the tissue allowing them to repair
- Reduces the transmission of the pain signals from the tissue to the central nervous system
- Increases the temperature of the tissue which has a soothing effect and increases vascular supply, therefore increasing the blood flow to the affected area

🕵️‍♀️ What else do you need to know?
The treatment is pain-free, non-invasive and safe. It is tolerated very well, in fact, most patients enjoy their sessions!

It is compatible with any other treatment your pet may need, including oral medication, hydrotherapy, acupuncture ad physiotherapy.

Your pet’s hair does not need to be clipped, they do not need to be sedated and you can remain with them at all times.

It is even covered by insurance (although we always recommend you check with your provider first).

05/06/2024

This is Stanley the super star! ⭐️

Stanley was diagnosed with bone cancer last October. He underwent an amputation of the affected leg and a course of chemotherapy which he tolerated well. He hasn't looked back! He visited our vet Kathryn today and is still loving life with no signs of illness.

04/06/2024

We are proud to now stock the whole range of Hill’s Pet Nutrition dog & cat food!

Hill's Pet Nutrition is a premium pet food backed by Science.

From their days as puppies and kittens to their years as senior dogs and cats, our biology-based nutrition stays a step ahead for differences you can see, feel and trust.

Offering two ranges, we can tailor the food to your pet's needs:

- Prescription - Pets facing health conditions need nutritional support more than ever— which is why we recommend Hill’s Prescription Diet to provide specialised, clinical care.

- Essentials - Hill’s Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit helps you keep your pet’s health simple every day. Each Hill’s Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit food is formulated to give your pet the essential health benefits they need.

Please feel free to contact us if you want any more information on which diet would benefit your pet, and how to transition over to Hill's pet food.

31/05/2024

Last but not least, is our night nurse Jess!

I have been nursing for 9 years and qualified as an RVN in 2017 after completing the Veterinary Nursing Diploma at Moreton Morrell College. Prior to this I completed an Animal welfare and Behaviour diploma at Abingdon and Witney college, I left college not knowing what to do until an opportunity was presented to me to work in a local Veterinary practice. Since then I have worked at number of local practices and 3 years ago I took the plunge to start working nights. I started at a referral hospital in High Wycombe and then two years ago I joined the Hook Norton Hospital as a permanent Night Nurse. I have a keen interest in inpatient care and overnight I get to spend lots of time with the animals, the days nurses regularly come to find me cuddling an animal in its kennel! I like to get to know each patient individually and it’s always the best feeling to see them go home after a week or more of treatment.

In my downtime you’ll always find me with my cocker spaniels Minnie, Floss and Ivy at my feet. Chilling with my cat Peaches or riding my pony Clyde

30/05/2024

Today's nurse is Sophie, she's recently joined us from Yorkshire!

After finishing school I knew I wanted to work with animals but I wasn’t sure exactly how. In order to give myself some time to decide I took a gap year, travelling to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand volunteering on various different animal projects!
Over that year I also decided that Veterinary Nursing was the career path I wanted to follow. I completed my training through the degree route - at Harper Adams University. This was a 4 year course including my 3rd year of studies being a placement year in industry and completing an Honours Research Project in my final year. Upon qualifying in 2022, I started at a Small Animal Hospital in North Yorkshire. Due to relocating down to this area in September 2023, I moved here to Hook Norton as a Small Animal Nurse.
Although I enjoy many areas of nursing, my key interests are in theatre nursing and emergency and critical care. I love that no case is ever the same and being a part of a patients recovery journey from what can be some very serious illnesses or injuries, and seeing them back to their normal happy selves is so fulfilling!
Outside of work I like to travel when I can and spend my free time horse riding or walking with my Border Collie Meg!

29/05/2024

Today's nurse is Jenny, whose recently made the return back into nursing!

I emigrated from Toronto Canada in the early 1990's. My first job in Uk was working for a family looking after their horses and teaching the children to ride. In 1996, after many years working and competing with horses, I decided to embark on a new career in veterinary nursing. I got a job in Bicester and attended Berkshire College of Agricultural, qualifying as an RVN in 1999. I continued to work in Bicester until I had my children. Trying to split myself in two with family commitments and my working hours just made it too hard to stay nursing so reluctantly I had to give up. While my boys were growing up I ran a business with my husband, doing all the administration and book keeping from home as well as working as a teaching assistant in primary school.
Fast forward many years and my children have both grown up so I decided it was time to return to the job I loved so much.
It was a daunting process returning to veterinary practice as I had forgotten so much and the veterinary industry has changed and progressed massively. When I trained in the 90's xrays were processed using film and a darkroom and the idea of sending dogs and cats for an MRI scan was science fiction. It has been a huge learning curve but so incredibly rewarding. I enjoy all aspects of nursing, caring for hospitalised patients, surgery as well as doing clinic appointments.
My passions away from work are training my gundogs, long distance walking and spending time with my children and grandchildren. I really enjoy working my dogs at local shoots and seeing the dogs retrieving birds as they were bred to do and I'm currently planning on walking the West Highland Way next spring.

29/05/2024

This is the beautiful Monty!

Monty belongs to one of our lovely Veterinary Nursing Assistants Mollie.

Monty was having respiratory issues, so Mollie brought him in to keep an eye on him and for him to be prescribed a course of antibiotics.

Monty is now back to full health and happily back at home.

28/05/2024

Today's nurse is Mala! She has an interest in anaesthetics!

I began the Bsc(Hons) Veterinary Nursing degree at Moreton Morrell College in 2019 before joining HNVG in 2021 as a student Veterinary Nurse and graduating in 2023 as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
I completed my practical training as well as my dissertation study, investigating the relationship between anaesthetic duration and recovery time, at HNVG. There are lots of things I love about nursing, including anaesthesia and emergency care. I love seeing the difference we make to our lovely patients and their owners following difficult procedures and emergency situations.
I have a passion for learning and academia and hope to complete a certificate in anaesthesia in the future.
When I’m not at work I enjoy hiking with my family and my crazy cocker spaniel, Conker!

27/05/2024

Today's nurse is Rosie she has an interest in consulting and laser therapy!

I've been an RVN now for 3 years but becoming a veterinary nurse had never actually been something I considered when I was younger. I was very equine focused and a lot of my time revolved around horses. I got a degree in Equine Science at Moreton Morrell college, had yard jobs, went travelling and then took another 8 months before I got the job of Equine nursing assistant at Hook Norton. I was in Equine for a year before I decided that it wasn't for me and moved into small animals. I spent a year as an animal nursing assistant, qualified as a veterinary care assistant and then started training to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. A year and a half of my training was during covid, it made everything a lot harder, with delayed exams, online learning but I got a lot of practical experience as I still worked the entire time.

I have now passed a nursing consult certificate so I can now put RVN CertNCS (RVN Cons) and I am currently in the process of doing a diploma in nurse consults. I am always looking for new ways we can improve our consults and consulting skills, to be able to give our clients a high quality service, and have recently been involved in bringing in the use of a therapeutic laser which is an exciting venture. While you will now mainly find me in the consulting room I am still involved in the clinical aspects "out the back" and out of hours, I have even been labelled "the rabbit nurse" in our team.

Outside of work I have a small fluffy 3 legged cat which I rehomed through work who enjoys sleeping in the most awkward places on the bed! I am a level 2 archery coach and shoot for the Shipston Archers. My husband and I also enjoy completing a number of long walks including walking the length of Hadrians Wall 2 years ago.

26/05/2024

Today's nurse is Yvonne, she has recently taken on the role of pharmacist!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do when I left school, all I knew was horses, so I started at college doing course after course until I had a degree in equine science.

It was on the last day of college that I saw a job advert for trainee veterinary nurse at the practice in my village. I trained here and qualified in 2009, staying for many years before moving to a slightly bigger practice in Witney, for a short spell.
I came to Hook Norton in 2013 and am still enjoying it over 10 years later.

I started of in small animal as a nurse for a few years before the opportunity came to work with the equine team, I worked in equine for many years before starting a family. After having my 1st child I came back part time to both small animal and equine, after the 2nd child I rejoined the small animal team.
I was based at the branch in Moreton for a year and now you will find me at Hook Norton in the dispensary.

Outside of the vets I have also worked part time on a small yard of horses, still helping out where I can and while on maternity leave completed my level 2 dog grooming. Some of which I was able to bring back and use in practice.

I enjoy getting to know clients and building up a relationship with them and their animals.

These days, I have swapped 3 part time jobs for the one here at Hooky, but rest assured am still busy with 2 kids and 2 dogs - which is more than enough for now!

25/05/2024

Today's nurse is Chloe! She has an interest in blood transfusions!

I began working at HNVG in 2019 as a Veterinary nurse assistant. After a year of working as a VNA, I began studying the Veterinary Nurse higher level diploma course at Hartpury and completed my training in 2022 to become a Registered Vet Nurse.

I enjoy many areas of nursing but I would say my interests are medical nursing and inpatient care. I love getting to know the patients and providing them with the care and attention they need. I also help keep our Blood donor and transfusion information up to date and enjoy nursing these patients as we love watching the difference a blood transfusion can make! Everyday is different at HNVG and we are encouraged to use all of our skills and work together to give the best care we can.

Outside of work, I help on my family farm and also volunteer once a month as a Cheltenham Safeguarding Guardian on Saturday nights.

Link to sign up your Dog/Cat to become a blood donor - https://www.hooknortonvets.co.uk/canine-blood-donor-registration/

24/05/2024

As an independent veterinary practice, we love the fact that we can get out into the community to support local causes, companies and charities, and now that Summer is here, events are in full flow!

We get everywhere from equestrian events, to local village fetes! Agricultural shows, point-to-points, charity boat races, local Primary schools giving talks about being a vet, charity marathons and so many more!

We love meeting you all out and about, so if you see our flags giving you a wave, or our staff at any event then come and say hello!

🤫 Pssst!! Also, we usually have sweets and freebies to give away too, but don’t tell anyone!

24/05/2024

Today's nurse is Keeley, she has recently transitioned into an administrative role.

Hi my name is Keeley. I have been working in veterinary practice for 10 years and qualified as a registered nurse in 2018 after studying for 3 years at Hartpury. I went on to gain my certificate in emergency and critical care in 2022. As a small child I had always been fascinated with animals, (especially when accompanying my family pets to the vets). Something about the industry really stood out for me, being able to make a difference to the wellbeing of animals on a daily basis was something that made me happy and also being able to educate and work with their owners.
I have been very fortunate at Hook Norton to have been involved in several projects over the years, including working as a night nurse, day nurse and also helping to start up our new self contained pharmacy. After 9 years of clinical nursing, in January 2024 I internally transferred into the accounts team to become more involved In the financial aspect of the business, which is incredibly interesting. I also remain part of the clinical weekend rotation so some of you may see me in my scrubs occasionally. I love a Diet Coke and a lurcher so if you have either of those be sure to say hello 😂
I feel incredibly lucky to work at a place where my colleagues have such genuine passion for their work, their kindness and knowledge is what makes me love working in this career so much.

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Banbury
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🐶 Does your dog suffer with arthritis? Just look at the difference six sessions of laser therapy has made to Simba. We are delighted to now be able to offer laser therapy at our Hook Norton Hospital. Laser Therapy is pain-free, non-invasive and a safe way to help benefit your pet’s health. Laser therapy uses near infra-red light to enhance and accelerate the body’s natural healing process. Contact us today to find out more about laser therapy for your pet. 01608 730501

We are proud to now stock the whole range of Hill’s Pet Nutrition dog & cat food! Hill's Pet Nutrition is a premium pet food backed by Science. From their days as puppies and kittens to their years as senior dogs and cats, our biology-based nutrition stays a step ahead for differences you can see, feel and trust. Offering two ranges, we can tailor the food to your pet's needs: - Prescription - Pets facing health conditions need nutritional support more than ever— which is why we recommend Hill’s Prescription Diet to provide specialised, clinical care. - Essentials - Hill’s Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit helps you keep your pet’s health simple every day. Each Hill’s Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit food is formulated to give your pet the essential health benefits they need. Please feel free to contact us if you want any more information on which diet would benefit your pet, and how to transition over to Hill's pet food. #hooknortonvets #bestforyourpet #hnvg #smallanimalvets #dogfood #catfood #backedbyscience #prescriptionfood #dailydiet #petfood #lookafteryoupet #ilovemydog #ilovemycat

Just a reminder that we are available for Emergencies this Monday 27th May. We are here if you need us over the Bank Holiday Monday, we will be here for you; day or night. Our fantastic team of night vets and nurses are here to take over when the day team finish. All branches will be open as usual on Tuesday 28th May #24hourVetService #ThatsHowWeRoll

🐈 Microchipping your cat - Important information From the 10th June 2024 it will become a legal requirement to get your cat microchipped. Make sure you are ahead of the game by booking your cat in with us. Please make a booking via our website, over the phone or by PetsApp. For those part of our Lifetime Care Club, microchipping is included. Head to our website to find out more about our Lifetime Care Club and everything that you benefit from when you become a member. #XLPets #HNVG #XLVets #hnvg #hooknortonvets #HookNortonVeterinaryGroup #HookNortonVets #rcvs #cat #microchip #microchipyourcat🐈

Let's play 'Would you rather?' with some of our wonderful Small Animal nurses!! We are so proud of all our nursing and veterinary team members. Happy National Veterinary Nurse Awareness month! #hooknortonvets #thankyou #youreamazing #hnvg #nurse #vetnurse #nationalveterinarynurseawarenessmonth

It's National Receptionists Day! And we wanted to say a huge thank you to these wonderful ladies, who keep everything running smoothly and greet everyone with a smile on their faces! #nationalreceptionistsday #hnvg #hooknortonvets #thankyou #youreamazing

🐕 Does your dog suffer with an itchy skin condition? That is where we can help! For advice on how we can help your itchy pooch, please contact reception on 01608 730 501 or book an appointment through PetsApp

HNVG farm vet Sam has been out saving the day this evening! These two live lambs were both trying to come out from this Polled Dorset ewe with their heads back. Thankfully Sam was there to help with a successful delivery

Please be aware that our Charlbury branch will be closing at 5pm on Friday April 19th 2024.

Happy first birthday Brew Box !!

A happy little story for a Monday morning! From pregnancy and breeding advice, all the way through to first vaccinations, we at HNVG can be there for your puppy journey, just like we were for Bramble! #HNVG #hnvg #hooknortonvets #loveyourpets #XLPets #HookNortonVets #XLVets #HookNortonVeterinaryGroup #rcvs #puppysocialisation #puppy #puppylife #puppylove #puppydog #independentvets #smallanimalvet

Last week we ran three Practical Lambing courses, where Farm vets Bex, Tom Ashworth and Imogen. Attendees spent the day with these specilaist farm vets who took them through the ins and outs of tupping all the way through to after birth ensuring they and the ewes have a stress-free Lambing time when it comes to their turn! For more information on the courses that we run, please visit - https://www.hooknortonvets.co.uk/departments/farm/farmskills-meetings-and-events/

"My horse is footy... how to recognise & manage LAMINITIS" - A HNVG Client Talks Evening. On March 18th, two of our equine vets, Zuzana & Mary, will be talking all things laminitis & cushings. Pop along for this FREE talk and enjoy some tea and cake whilst you are there! Arrival at 7/7.30pm and please contact reception on the number below to confirm your place. T: 01608 730085 Venue address: Sibford Village Hall, Acre Ditch, Burdrop, Banbury, OX15 5RN

Watery Mouth (E. coli) - Bovigen Scour As a practice we have been trialling the use of Bovigen Scour, a cattle vaccine, in pre-lambing ewes to aid in the fight against Watery Mouth (E. coli). Each ewe is given 1ml of the vaccine subcutaneously 3 months to 3 weeks prior to lambing and the idea is that she will mount an immune response and provide antibodies to her lamb against E.coli, therefore lessening the cases of Watery Mouth. The SPC laws surrounding the Bovigen Scour vaccine have now changed from having a 10 hour shelf life to a 10 day one, massively opening up the window of opportunity for the immunisation of pregnant cows and heifers to raise antibodies against the most common causes of calf scour. If you would also like to discuss the merits of Bovigen Scour to prevent cases of watery mouth in your ewe’s then please contact one of our Farm vets at [email protected] for more information

Our nurse consult clinics offer you the best advice and service for just £20. Their training, skills & expertise is second to none. From the 5th February, all non Lifetime Care Club members will be charged a nurse consulting fee of £20 for the following clinics: - Weight clinics - Senior health checks - 7 month health checks - Pregnancy clinics - Dental clinics - Diabetic clinics - Administer medication that is not for a chronic condition There will be no extra charge for nail clips, long term medication, anal glands, or bandage changes. In our Lifetime Care Club these nurse clinics are included in the price, as well as so many other services including discounts on spays, microchipping, vaccination boosters and so much more! For more information, please contact our reception team or to join our Lifetime Care Club please go to our website & see what we can offer you!

Please note that the road on The Slade outside Charlbury Primary School will be closed from the 5th February for 2 weeks. This may affect your journey time if you have an appointment with us, so please allow extra time.

February is Pet Dental Health Month! Throughout the month we will be giving you tips on how to keep your pets teeth as healthy as they can be. Watch this video to see what to signs to keep an eye out for and what we do to best treat your pet.

On Tuesday 13th February Beky, from our Equine team, will be hosting a fun-filled charity quiz on Tuesday 13th February, so get those team names thought of! Teams of up to 4 people, £5pp. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. BYOB if you’d like something stronger! Contact us to book your team; registration is now open! We kindly ask you to pay for your team when booking. T: 01608 730085 To be held at Sibford Village Hall starting at 7 for 7.30pm. The venue address: Sibford Village Hall, Acre Ditch, Burdrop, Banbury OX15 5RN

Practical Lambing Dates: 28th February 2024 29th February 2024 1st March 2024 We are delighted to be running our Practical Lambing courses again this year. You will spend the day with one of our specialist Farm vets who will take you through the ins and outs of tupping all the way through to after birth ensuring you and ewes have a stress-free Lambing time! Perfect for beginners and the more experienced looking to pick up some veterinary tips! The day will run from 10am until 4pm. £75 pp, lunch included. To book a place on any of our FarmSkills courses or meetings please contact our LA Reception Team. If there is a topic you would particularly like us to focus on, please speak to Charlotte Harrison. T: 01608 730 085 E: [email protected]

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Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a mixed practice offering a full range of health care services for pets, equine and farm animals. Our main RCVS accredited small animal hospital, equine and farm departments can be found in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, with two supporting small animal clinics in nearby Charlbury, Deddington & Moreton-in-Marsh. We are a member of XLVets - a group of independently owned, progressive veterinary practices that work together to achieve the highest standards of veterinary care. Free from the restraints of a corporation we are able to put your animals first, not targets. Working within all fields of veterinary medicine and surgery we provide a compassionate and caring service for all species of animals under our care. We provide a full 24-hour cover across all departments. If you have any enquiries please contact the surgery via the telephone numbers provided, or send us an email, or facebook message. Our website - www.hooknortonvets.co.uk.