Alder Veterinary Practice Bourne

21/06/2024

This wee girl has been brought in from Corby Glen area. Appx 6 mths old , sadly no chip so unable to contact owners or get her home . Please call if you recognise her on 01778 422863. Proof of ownership will be required.

17/06/2024

**Additional Vaccine Clinic Friday 21st June**

We have been able to provide an additional vaccine clinic on Friday morning to allow for the catch up of summer time vaccines. If you would like to book in or would like to bring yours forward please give us a ring on 01778 422863 .

10/06/2024

Everything you need to know about cat microchipping !
Luckily microchipping is an included benefit on your Pet Health Club plan .
We are also offering a discounted microchip price to ensure as many cats as possible are safe and legal and can be reunited as quickly as possible . Nurse appointments available today by calling us on 01778 422863 or book your nurse appointment online through our website (select nail clip to ensure nurse appointment!)

Everything you need to know about the new cat microchipping law coming into place in England on June 10 2024. Or face a £500 fine.

10/06/2024

Today is the day June 10th 2024 . Compulsory microchips for cats is now law . Microchipping is included in our Pet Health Club , along with many other benefits. We have appointments available with our nurses today ! Give us a call on 01778 422863 to get booked in

06/06/2024

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**Additional Vaccine Clinic**
We have managed to organise an additional Vaccine clinic to run on Wednesday 12 June at Alder Vets Bourne . If anyone would like to get their vaccine appointments booked please give us a call on 01778 422863 or book online through our website www.alder-vets.co.uk/book-an-appointment , alternatively if you wish to bring your vaccine appointment forward this can also be arranged.

Book an appointment online to see a vet or nurse at our practice in Bourne and Spalding today!

29/05/2024

Has anyone lost a budgie? This budgie has been found today in Thurlby . Please call us if you are missing a budgie. Proof of ownership will be required. 01778 422863

27/05/2024

🐈Veterinary Nursing Month...Meet Ethan 🐈

Ethan works at both our Spalding and Bourne branches and we are sure many of you will have met him during Nurse Consults .We asked him to tell us a little about himself.

I have been qualified for almost a year now (beginning August), and have been working as an RVN in Alders Vet Practice throughout this time. I have enjoyed every minute of working in this role, and even as a student nurse around Spalding & Stamford I found my job to be interesting and thought-provoking. The time spent with animals of varying sizes, breeds, and behaviours has always been a highlight, and I've always had a keen heart for imaging and theatre work. Although I do find myself tripping over my words frequently when it comes to complex discussions and topics (or even just names), I will always strive to improve my quality of work with both clients and patients!

"In my free time I enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons with my close friends, and always love to relax with my three cats at home! Writing and reading are also big hobbies of mine, with fantasy and sci-fi being my favourite topics."

24/05/2024

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐈😺

May is nearly over and we haven't introduced you to our amazing team of RVNs yet !!!! Vanessa is first up , there will be more we are busy chasing our other nurses for their photos before we run out of month 🤣🤣

Vanessa Qualifed as a veterinary nurse in 1990 she spent over a decade working in a variety of nursing roles until her career progressed down a senior management/leadership route within a large animal welfare organisation.
In 2023 she returned to a ‘hands on’ veterinary nursing role at Alders and is enjoying being back working directly with pets and their owners. She's passionate about her role, utilising her clinical skills as well as applying a caring and empathetic approach.
Outside of work she loves spending time with her husband and daughter (currently away studying at Uni) and spoilt ‘princess’ Tilly her beloved miniature labradoodle, who although in her senior years keeps her on her toes!

20/05/2024

Time is running out ⏱️.Did you know it's going to be a legal requirement to microchip your cat by the age of 20 weeks in England? Find out everything you need to know and see how can help. Give us a call on 01778 422863 or nurse appointments can be made online through our website www.alder-vets.co.uk

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/cat-microchipping

14/05/2024

*REUNITED with owner *
We have had a young female black lab brought into the surgery. She was found running around the Leisure Centre in Bourne. She is microchipped. If you have lost her or know anything please contact us.

10/05/2024

**Wednesday was National Receptionist Day**

Our Reception team are your first point of contact on the phone , responding to your emails or face to face in reception They are the heart of Alders and without them every thing would slowly collapse around us all. They laugh with you , they cry with you and we know you appreciate them as much as we do .

We may be a couple of days late , but everyday should be Receptionist Appreciation Day in this practice.

Thankyou Sarah , Billeigh , Tina , Sue , Karen , Diane and Tracy ❤️❤️

10/05/2024

We just wanted to say a big thank you to those of you that have allowed your appointments to be changed and shuffled this week and over the next two weeks . Our beautiful vet Maria has tried so hard to keep up with the physical work load and to keep going until her new arrival was due but her body has told her what's best and she's made the right decision to start her maternity leave a little early for the safety of her and baby ❤️. We now have new diaries in place and Deirdre and Julian will be working alongside some familiar locum faces, on occasion you may be offered an appointment at our branch surgery if it's an emergency. There may be days where one vet may be seeing a few more clients than is normal for the day so we really do appreciate your patience. Our nursing team will be supporting our vet team and our reception team will be working hard to ensure we run as smoothly as possible. We know you'll all join us in wishing Maria and her family a safe remaining pregnancy and we will let you know when little one is here safe and sound ❤️❤️

12/04/2024

****PART TIME RECEPTIONIST POSITION AVAILABLE****
A new role has become available to join our friendly and hard working client care team . This role is based between both our Spalding and Bourne sites .
We are looking for a hard working individual who is conscientious, polite, has good client care skills, good communication skills, able to multi task and able to work alone as well as part of a great team. The ideal candidate would have empathy , understanding and a love of animals , a willingness to learn and ask questions and have reasonable IT skills.
This role will include :
🔹️Front of house, catering to clients needs
🔹️Answering phone calls
🔹️General admin
🔹️Stock control
🔹️Managing repeat prescriptions
🔹️Cleaning and restocking of reception, consultation rooms and waiting rooms
🔹️Assisting the vets and nurses where needed.
The position is for 24 hours per week and will include shift work with some 7pm finishes. There are occasional Saturday mornings on a rota basis on average 1 in 8 .
🔷️BENEFITS🔷️
🔹️5 weeks holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
🔹️Birthday day off.
🔹️Discounted veterinary treatment for your pet.
🔹️Bike to work scheme.
🔹️Discounted optician check ups.
🔹️Parental benefits.
🔹️Training and support from a knowledgeable team.
🔹️High Street discount scheme.
If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
*** PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO FACEBOOK APPLICATIONS***

08/04/2024

‼️ Sadly we have had a deceased mature female black and white cat brought into the surgery, the result of an RTA. She was found on the road near the Leisure Centre. Unfortunately she had not been microchipped.If you think she may belong to you please call the surgery.

27/03/2024

Easter Opening hours 🐰🐰🐣

Good Friday -CLOSED
Saturday 30 March - SPALDING 8.30am-12pm 01775 766646
Easter Sunday - CLOSED
Easter Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 8.30 am - 6.30pm

We hope you will all have a lovely uneventful bank holiday, however should you need Veterinary care whilst we are closed please call Vets Now in Peterborough 01733 512192

15/02/2024

We will now be recommending Wellness Screening, much like the ones you have yourselves. They help us to detect common diseases early before they show any clinical signs .🐾🐾🐾
Help your pet to lead a longer healthier and happier life 😻🐶

This is (RVN) nurse led and will include;
* Examination
* Biochemistry
* Haematology
* Urine test strip
* Urine specific gravity
* Blood pressure

Pets must be;
• Cats over 7 years old
• Dogs over 5 years old
• Giant breeds of dog (Great Dane, Mastiff, St. Bernard, etc.) over 3 years

The pet MUST have already seen a vet within the last 12 months and must be fit and well- THIS IS NOT FOR PETS THAT ARE ALREADY UNWELL OR HAVE ANY ISSUES.
Appointments are 30 minute slots.
Cost is £85 (25% discount if on PHC). Give us a call on 01778 422863 with any questions and to get booked in .

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day ! ❤️ , Have you been lucky enough to have been surprised with a bouquet of flowers today ?? If so please check and remove any Lilies . Lilies are highly toxic to cats and cause kidney failure if eaten. Please share . Any concerns call us on 01778 422863

Discover more about this topic here: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/are-lillies-toxic-to-cats

09/02/2024

Every day we deal with distraught calls from families about missing cats or members of the public will bring cats in to be scanned in the hope we can reunite them back to their owners, sadly if there is no microchip our chances of reuniting drops dramatically. From June 10th microchipping will become law . Please give us a call to get booked in with one of our nurses if your cat is not microchipped and remember microchip are included in our Pet Health Club . 01778 422863

06/02/2024

February is Pet Dental Health Month!

Why not book an appointment with one of our qualified nurses - Danielle, Vanessa, or Ethan for a free dental health check.
We can advise on prevention of plaque build up, bad breath, and discuss options for dentals for your dogs and cats.
Give us a call on 01778 422863 for your free nurse dental check.🐾🐾🐕🐈‍⬛🐩🐈🐾🐾

30/01/2024

**reunited**We've had this gorgeous Jack Russell Terrier brought in by a member of the public , found Meadow Close Bourne. He has been castrated but sadly not chipped . If anyone recognises him please call us on 01778 422863 , proof of identity will be required. Thankyou 🐾🐾

26/01/2024

We almost don't want to jinx it as it's a Friday 🤣🤣 but we do have availability for vet appointments today , so if you've been putting off booking your pets booster or need to see the lovely Maria for any concerns please give us a ring on 01778 422863

08/01/2024

**REUNITED** This wee man has been on an adventure and has been brought into us by a member of the public this morning. He has not been neutered and sadly isn't chipped so we are unable to get in contact with his owners. Please share so we can reunite him . He was found in the middle of Manning Road in Bourne. Call us on 01778 422863 if you recognise him . Proof of ownership will be required

28/12/2023

**updated reunited ** We've had this beautiful older lady brought in today . Sadly she is not the missing cat of the family that brought her in and has no chip. She is extremely friendly although slim . . She is now being cared for but please call us if you recognise her 01778 422863

21/12/2023

🎄🎅🤶🎅Upcoming Christmas Opening times 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🤶🤶

13/12/2023

🐾🐾🎄🎄🎄Time is racing ahead and before we know it we'll be eating our Christmas Dinners !!
However please don't forget to order your pets meds so they don't run out over the festive season. Last day for ordering to allow for deliveries will be TUES 19th DECEMBER . Orders can be made through our website or by calling us on 01778 422863🤶🎅🐾🎄🎄

07/12/2023

We are very proud of being an Approved Training Practice and love to see the passion and enthusiasm our Student Veterinary Nurses show. Charlotte is a second year student very close to becoming qualified, she's a familiar face in both our practices and we are sure you'll have seen her smiling face whilst visiting. Whenever we lose her in practice we can usually guarantee she'll be found in a kennel with one of our inpatients . Here she is with Mia doing her post op monitoring. ***whilst we all indulge in the Christmas treats you've all kindly brought in , Charlotte has to abstain as Gluten is not her friend ....If anyone wants to say a special thankyou to Charlotte a little box of something gluten free would make her Christmas 🎄❤️

22/11/2023

Sadly we have just had a deceased young, neutered male, grey and white cat brought into the surgery having been involved in an RTA on Abbey Road, outside Sam's. Unfortunately he is not chipped. Please contact the surgery if he may be yours 😢

22/11/2023

*UPDATE*
Owner has been found and reunited.

Found running round Meadow Close senior male neutered JRT. Unfortunately no microchip.
Please call the surgery if you think he's yours.

15/11/2023

We've been so busy this month and seen so many of you. Thank you for your patience as we manage to get you all scheduled in to be seen by our Vets and Nurses. However we may need to order next size uniforms for the amount of chocolates being brought in as a thank you to our hardworking team 😂.

09/06/2023

We all have busy lives these days. How many times have you sat down after a busy day and suddenly remembered you haven't phoned us to book in your pets booster ?? Just this week we have introduced our 24 hour online booking through our website for non emergency appointments . Just head to our website https://www.alder-vets.co.uk/book-an-appointment , select Spalding or Bourne and book your appointment online . Don't worry if it all seems too much, We are still here at the end of the phone to help and answer your questions if you prefer. Have a lovely weekend from The Alders Team