Highland Health Veterinary Care

15/07/2024

🧑🏻‍⚕️Meet the Team 🧑🏻‍⚕️

Our lovely nurse Conor 💚🐾

09/07/2024

🌟Our health plans are now live🌟

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You’ve been asking so we are delivering 🥰

Our Highland Health Pet Club covers routine care for your pets, including vaccinations, flea tick and worming treatment, discounts off neutering and more.

For more information, prices and to sign up to our plan, please visit our website below.

If you have requested information on the plan before now, please check your emails or junk folder 😊

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https://www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk/pet-health-plan

07/07/2024

💚🐾 First Appointments 🐾💚

As we approach the end of our first month open, we are gradually getting through all of our registrations. 💌

We sent out a message on Friday asking that if you haven’t been contacted regarding your first appointment with us, we kindly ask that you contact the surgery on 01463 572424 or by the WhatsApp link in our profile. 📞

We want to thank you all for the kind words and support in the past few weeks and look forward to meeting you all in the near future 💚🐾

06/07/2024

This wonderful Rescue is looking for transport volunteers 💚🐾 Message them direct for more information ☺️

MAJOR

**invitation to help in future relays**

This injured, adult Herring Gull represents the very best of people and the efforts they will go to, to help injured wildlife.

Uplifted by Noel Hawkins in Ullapool, assessed by Cal Major - Ocean Advocate, overnighted by Ullapool Sea Savers, driven to Lairg by Heather Donaldson, collected by Sandra Mackenzie and brought here.

This is just one example of the incredible efforts that you go to, to even give us the chance to help.

We've had deliveries via Highland Ferries, the bus from Melvich to Ardgay, single transporter herculean journeys, multi transporters relays, and CalMac Ferries .

Without your transporter help, these patients just don't stand a chance.

To join our new WhatsApp Transporter Volunteers group, please drop us a message with your number and location amd we'll get back to you with details 💚

06/07/2024

Beauly Gala 🥳

Here in Beauly today as part of the Beauly Gala, there is the pet parade at 1pm.

Please keep your doggo’s on a lead, as there is many busy roads around.

Let’s see your pets parading around or tricks they can do. Pop them in the post below 🐾

05/07/2024

So you may have seen our post a couple of weeks ago of Kizzy having her first acupuncture session, well, the old girl enjoyed it so much that we decided to give her brother Wilbur a taster.

Equally, he was so relaxed with it all, he even nodded off 😴They are both booked in for a few more sessions with Dominique over the next few weeks to see the benefits. It’s amazing how well cats take to this alternative treatment for pain relief.

For more information please visit our website or phone for details and see how this treatment may transform your pets for a happier healthy future.

HHVC Team 💚 😺🐶🐾

04/07/2024

👩🏼‍⚕️ Meet the team 👩🏼‍⚕️

Dominique is the founder and director of Highland Health Vets 💕🐾

Her passion for helping animals started from a young age in her home country of South Africa, where she spent a lot of time at her local vets and animal shelters. The determination to become a vet brought her across the world to study in Warsaw Poland on an English international veterinary course and then make the move to Scotland.

Dominique is a qualified veterinary surgeon who had achieved further qualifications in veterinary dermatology, animal acupuncture, herbal medicine & animal rehabilitation including physiotherapy.

A quote from Dominique “I want to provide exceptional veterinary care and help support my clients, patients and team. At Highland Health Veterinary Care, we’re not just vets, we’re here for you and your pets”

A few words about Dominique from her lovely team:

“This journey to build Highland Health Vets would not have been possible or as enjoyable if we were not lead by Dominique. Her constant positivity, encouragement and round the clock support has meant the world to us, and we can not put in to words how thankful we are to have Dominique as our friend and colleague 💕”

03/07/2024

🚨Out of Hours🚨

We are proud to share that here at Highland Health Veterinary Care we provide our own out of hours service.

Our service is operated by our own vets and nurses who work extremely hard during the day and will continue to provide the same outstanding care out of hours. Due to us being a small team we are unable to offer home visits.

For out of hours information please see our website for more details:

https://www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk/emergencies

02/07/2024

Pregnancy Post 🥰

Did you know the gestation period for dogs is on average 64 days?

These tiny beans have been brewing for 4 weeks 💕. As you can see in the photos, we can confirm a positive pregnancy yay!

In scans, you can see the wiggly little beans and if your lucky maybe even capture a little heart beat 😱💕

We can also offer the following:

*Pre pregnancy discussion
*Progesterone testing (prior to mating)
*Cytology (prior to mating)
*Genetic blood tests (prior to mating)
*Hip & elbow scores (after 12 months of age - prior to mating)

For more information on any of the above, please either phone on 01463 572424 or email us at [email protected]

Look out for a future post of mum and puppies 🫶🏻😊

01/07/2024

💊Prescriptions💊

This is a friendly notice just to make you aware that when you request a prescription from us if you could allow 3 working days to process and action this request.

If you have an urgent request then please phone the practice direct on 01463 572424.

You can also request prescriptions from our dedicated email 📧 [email protected]

If we receive any requests after 12pm they won’t be actioned until the following day.

When your prescription is ready, you will be contacted and sent a payment link which you can pay online before coming in to collect it from us.

If you are requiring a written prescription, please supply us with an email address for your chosen pharmacy.

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29/06/2024

🦌🦭🦇🦆🐦‍⬛Wildlife 🦡🦔🦦🦉🐥

This week we had 2 lovely little visitors Pingu and Noot-noot 😍 They are Shelduck ducklings which are a native species in the UK and they are currently Amber on the conservation list - this means that the species has shown a moderate decline in the overall number.

Both chicks were found away from mum and other ducklings. They were very lucky to be found and that their finder knew to contact people who were able to help advise them on what they should do.

If you come across wildlife of any sort and you are unsure what you should do, firstly prevent any contact with pets or children. Then it is extremely important to seek advice from an appropriate source:
Highland Wildlife Rescue
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Scottish SPCA

The 2 lucky ducklings have gone to Jane at Highland Wildlife Rescue - the only licensed, all-species wildlife rescue in the Highlands. They are able to cater for a wide range of native species as well as their complex needs.

It is such a good feeling when our patients outcome is positive when multiple sources work collectively together.

If you come across any wildlife casualties, any animals that don’t look like they are doing too well or young animals then you can reach Jane on 07957584817 or [email protected]
She can then advise you on the appropriate action to take.
Alternatively, if the patient is obviously injured then you can take the patient to us here at the practice where we can check over and assess for any treatment required and then transfer to Jane for rehabilitation.

28/06/2024

🖊️ Registrations 🖊️

Our team have been busy contacting our lovely patients who have registered with ourselves, however if you would like to schedule your first visit appointment instead of waiting please phone us direct on 01463 572424 😊🫶🏻

25/06/2024

‼️Heat stroke warning‼️

With summer starting to make a long awaited comeback 🤩 Please make yourself familiar with the signs of heat stroke in dogs – Vets Now have made this handy temperature warning. Our furry friends can really struggle in the heat, so it is extremely important we keep them cool on these hot days 🐕

What to do:
✅ Walk in the early morning or later in the evening when it is cooler 🐶 - Or just don’t walk them at all, no dog has ever died from missing a walk 🥵
✅ Always provide plenty of water 💧- You can add ice cubes 🧊 or ice sticks to your pets water bowl as long as they are size appropriate and not a choking hazard ⚠️
✅ Access to cool and shady areas 😎
✅ Learn about and watch out for the signs of heat stroke and seek veterinary care immediately if you are concerned 🚨

What not to do:
❌ Never ever leave your dog in a parked car on a sunny day ☀️🚗
❌ Never cover your pet in damp towels - this traps the heat and will warm the pet up faster 🌡️
❌ Do not pour lemon juice in your pets mouth if they are producing excess saliva or phlegm - this does not help 🍋
❌ Do not force any liquid into your pets mouth as this may cause them to breath it in putting them in a more comprimising condition 💦

If you are booked in for an appointment with us over the next few weeks, please be mindful of travelling with your dog in the heat. Keep them in an air conditioned car where possible and provide plenty of water. As always, the welfare of your dog is our top priority.

Hope you all enjoy this lovely weather, and stay cool 😎🪭

☀️ We would love to see photos of your furry friends enjoying the sunshine! 💚🐾

24/06/2024

Our first patient for a routine neutering 😍 little Bobby 💕

His wee face when he realised why he was spending the day with us, verses completely forgiving everything because he got lots of fuss, attention and lovies 🥰.

When his mum came to collect him, you couldn’t tell he had a routine operation today he was that happy and the wiggles would not stop 🫶🏻

21/06/2024

21st June is 🐶🐶🐶🐶

Here are a few of our staff pets at work today. They are very much a part of our team too. Here is some behind the scene photos….

Post a photo below and show us your beautiful fur babies too 🫶🏻

We also now have an Instagram setup if you would like to follow us:

https://www.instagram.com/highlandhealthvets?igsh=YXZ2ajN5Nzlnd2U%3D&utm_source=qr

20/06/2024

📣📣 Saturday appointments 📣📣

Just to make everyone aware this Saturday the 22nd June is the Highland Cross.

The carpark in Beauly square will be closed, so parking will be limited on the day. We will contact all our clients who are due to be in.

However, If you would still like to come to your appointment, it may be better to allow more time for your travel.

We wish all participants the best of luck 🫶🏻

20/06/2024

We had the purrrrfect patient in for an acupuncture session 🐈‍⬛

Our golden oldie Kizzy who is 19, was booked in with our vet Dominique for a health check. During her examination she noticed that Kizzy was experiencing pain along her back so decided to try some acupuncture which Kizzy tolerated well as you can see in the photos 🥰

For more information on acupuncture sessions please visit our website:

www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk/alternative-complementary-care

19/06/2024

📣🔑LOST CAR KEYS 🔑 📣

Has anyone lost a set of car keys recently? We have a set of keys and what looks like a house key attached that were left.

Please phone the practice on 01463 572424 if you think these are yours.

18/06/2024

🐶 Cuteness overload! 🐶

Little P**a stole our hearts 💕
She did amazing for her first vaccination, wonder how much she will grow before we see her in the next 2 weeks.

If you are registered with ourselves and would like to personalise your pets record, please ask at reception and we can take a cute photo like P**a or send us one in with your pets name and surname.

[email protected]

16/06/2024

Did you know, previously to the Veterinary practice is it now, our building used to be the Old Bank 🏦
It’s amazing to see the transformation from old to new ☺️

The high glass windows let a lot of natural light in and the wall colours bring a homely feel. Hopefully our clients and patients will feel at ease coming to see us.

We have plenty of parking to the front and rear of the building however, if you arrive early to your appointment there is an abundance of cafes to have a coffee at, like Cafe Biagiotti or Corner on the Square ☕️

We are a great believer of supporting the local community 🫶🏻

To register with ourselves please visit our website:

www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk

15/06/2024

We just want to express our sincere thanks to everyone and their companions that came along to join us with our open day today. we were totally overwhelmed with all the lovely comments and support you gave , this means so much to us and we are so looking forward to being here for you all 🐶🐾🐰🐹🐭🐱🐾🐾

14/06/2024

📣📣OPEN DAY📣📣

Come along to Highland Health Vets this Saturday between 11am - 2pm for a look around and see our brand new practice.

Our team will be on hand to show you around ☺️.

Look forward to seeing you and your furry companions tomorrow 🐾💕

12/06/2024

🫶🏻💕🐾 OFFICIALLY DAY 1 🐾💕🫶🏻

Our very first day of being open, it was lovely to meet everyone.

Here is a little selection of our beautiful patient’s who were in visiting us today.

We are so humbled for all the kind comments and support of our clients and the community.

And of course, our amazing Dominique she is truly a superstar, her ambition and drive has made this all happen!

Also big shout out to our behind the scenes team, nurses (Conor & Kate) and reception team (Lorraine & Lisa) too💕

10/06/2024

Our lovely reception team are working through a long list of clients for appointment bookings over the next few days but our phone lines will be live from the 12th June 📞

All our patients will need a first initial check and we will require full clinical history before any medication can be dispensed.

Consultations are £49.80.

Prices are available on our website:

www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk

We are so excited to meet you all 🫶🏻💕

📣😁 2 days and counting 😁📣

06/06/2024

🐾WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE SOME INCREDIBLE NEWS !!!!

🐾💕We have an official opening day!!!! 💕

🐾🐶Wednesday the 12th of June !!!🐈‍⬛🐾

🥳Join us for an opening party on Saturday the 15th of June 11-2pm🥳

Thank you , we are very excited to meet everyone.
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We are incredibly blessed and grateful for everyone who has made this dream a possibility for us.
🐾Our lovely neighbour Jessica helping with all the architectural drawings and applications.
🐾Our joiner Kenny MacAskill and Neil who have done an incredible job putting together the practice piece by piece.
🐾Mario at Dallas Decorators & painters, working in their numbers to help make the practice look amazingly beautiful.
🐾Celtic SMR for installing our modern x-ray and ultrasound.
🐾Kris our electrician for working late nights to help keep on schedule.
🐾Lovat Estate for the opportunity to provide the local community and beyond with independent veterinary services.
🐾CK interiors for doing our flooring.
🐾Logic for their speedy set up in our practice.
🐾Zoetis for the incredible AI microscope set up.
🐾Burtons for all the veterinary equipment. 🐾🐾Antech for all our lab equipment.
🐾Creative Sign and Print LTD for our lovely signage.
🐾The Highland Council for a thorough check and completion certificate approval.
🐾Architectural solutions for all the work with drawings and building requirements.
🐾Ollie and John for helping to sort our paperwork.
🐾 Vet Mums who own for all your support and guidance
🐾My wonderful friends, family, pets, husband and daughter Lilyanna, who have all been loving and supportive.
🐾Lorna (NVS/NWL), Ronnie (Virbac) and Amy (Vetsure/Buysure) for keeping me right and helping to simplify things for me.
🐾Provet for setting up our practice management software.
🐾All our lovely new clients that have already signed up 🥳

🐾💕AND MOST IMPORTANTLY MY WONDERFUL TEAM FOR WORKING MANY HOURS TO HELP PUT THIS ALL TOGETHER.
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01/06/2024

As we get closer and closer to our opening day… ,announced on Wednesday the 5th of June!!!! Let us introduce one of our wonderfully talented and highly skilled nurses, Kate Hersey.

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https://www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk

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25/04/2024

Thank you to everyone that has already registered, we had over 100 registrations in the first hour 🥳💕 While we are getting through registrations we will email to inform you that your pet has been registered and you will be contacted in beginning of June to arrange a registration consultation with our team.

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WE CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU ALL 🥳💕🐾

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Keep a lookout 👀 on our page to watch the progress and transformation 💕🐾🥳

25/04/2024

🐾🥳 IT’S WEBSITE LAUNCH DAY FOR Highland Health Veterinary Care 🚀🐾 AND PET REGISTRATIONS ARE READY TOO…..YIPPPEEE 🥳🐾

https://www.highlandhealthvets.co.uk

Highland Health Veterinary Care is a general veterinary practice opening in Beauly on the High Street where the Old Bank Of Scotland use to be.

Services that will be offered are;

🐾General small animal veterinary medicine

🐾General small animal surgery, dentistry, Xray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory.

🐾Acupuncture

🐾Veterinary Herbal Medicine

🐾Dermatology by a certified dermatologist

🐾Nurse led rehabilitation/physiotherapy

Highland Health Veterinary Care is proudly an independent, locally owned veterinary practice and we cannot wait to meet all the pets and our new clients in JUNE!!!

🐾 Once registration details have been submitted our team will contact you in June to arrange a registration appointment for your pet. 🐾

🐾Online bookings will be available from June

🐾Contact: [email protected]

🐾Our phone lines will be live from June 🐾

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and to those that have been part of this incredible journey 🐾💕🥳

A professional, calm and comfortable veterinary practice in Beauly near Inverness serving the communities of the Scottish Highlands. Offering general veterinary care with dermatology, veterinary herbal medicine, acupuncture and animal rehabilitation. Supporting your pet in every way.