University of Glasgow Pet Practice

University of Glasgow Pet Practice The UofG Pet Practice is a primary care vets located inside the Small Animal Hospital in Bearsden

Helping to develop our vet students confidence with practical skills is an integral part of the Pet Practice rotation 🩺 ...
20/06/2025

Helping to develop our vet students confidence with practical skills is an integral part of the Pet Practice rotation 🩺

Alongside the practical aspect, we also work to develop other qualities which are vital to being a successful veterinary surgeon: adaptability when working with a new team; supporting each other’s learning; enthusiasm and willingness to learn; communication skills and collaboration on cases and projects

This group have absolutely showcased these qualities and we’ve had such a great fortnight with them!

We hope the skills they’ve honed while they were here will benefit them greatly when they graduate 🧑‍🎓

We would like to introduce you to the beautiful Nutmeg 🐈Nutmeg came to see us as she had some concerning weight loss. Ou...
17/06/2025

We would like to introduce you to the beautiful Nutmeg 🐈

Nutmeg came to see us as she had some concerning weight loss. Our vets ran some tests and discovered that she had an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) which is something we see fairly commonly in older cats.

We started Nutmeg on medication to control the condition, but unfortunately she had an uncommon reaction to the medication which caused a rash on her face, meaning medication wasn’t going to be option for her 💊

We discussed the remaining options with her owners: we could refer her to our team of medicine specialists who can use radioactive iodine to treat the condition - but she’d have to spend some time away from home; or we could perform surgery to remove her problematic thyroid glands.

After weighing up all the options, we decided to proceed with surgery and I’m very happy to report that the operation was a success! Nutmeg recovered well post operatively and went home the next day. These photos are from 1 week post op where she’d already gained back a huge 8% of her body weight and her blood tests were exactly where we wanted them to be.

There is often more than one treatment option and we love that we get to work with you and your pet to find the best solution. 🐾

Nutmeg - we hope you continue to enjoy your new thyroid-free life! ❤️

09/06/2025

**UPDATE: OUR PHONES ARE NOW WORKING NORMALLY**

Unfortunately, we’re still experiencing issues with our phone system and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our team is working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please use the following numbers to get in touch:

🔹 Pet Practice: 0141 674 9225

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

We had to say goodbye to the lovely Kasey this week, as she heads off to travel around Europe. Please join us in wishing...
08/06/2025

We had to say goodbye to the lovely Kasey this week, as she heads off to travel around Europe. Please join us in wishing her a fond farewell. 💐

Contrary to popular belief working in veterinary isn't always about cuddling puppies and kittens. 😉 However when the opp...
06/06/2025

Contrary to popular belief working in veterinary isn't always about cuddling puppies and kittens. 😉 However when the opportunity arises we take full advantage!! 🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️ Our second group of fabulous vet students enjoyed a kitten fix on the final day of their Pet Practice rotation.

This group have had a busy two weeks with us they have been consulting, working up cases, creating treatment plans, taking blood samples, placing intravenous catheters, calculating drug doses, planning and performing anaesthetics and gaining surgical experience.

We hope our lovely pet owners have enjoyed meeting them over the last couple of weeks. Thank you for your continued support with this valuable learning opportunity for the next generation of vets.

06/06/2025

We’re currently experiencing issues with our phone system and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our team is working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please use the following numbers to get in touch:

🔹 Pet Practice: 0141 674 9225

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

As you may know, the Small Animal Hospital hosts some of the Pet Blood Bank's donation sessions. At the Pet Practice, we...
28/05/2025

As you may know, the Small Animal Hospital hosts some of the Pet Blood Bank's donation sessions. At the Pet Practice, we're pleased that some of our patients are donors registered with the PBB 🩸

On 24th May, the PBB ran a very successful donation session and we would like to thank all the owners and pets who contributed to this! 🐾

If you'd like to find out more about your pet becoming a donor, you can speak to us if your pet is registered with us, or take a look at the PBB's website here: https://shorturl.at/3LbS5

Saving lives, one drop of blood at a time ❤

Pet Blood Bank UK

Irene is our new full-time receptionist! She has a background in marine biology and aquatic disease but is very excited ...
27/05/2025

Irene is our new full-time receptionist! She has a background in marine biology and aquatic disease but is very excited to learn about your terrestrial animals.
They are so much softer! She is currently unable to have her own pets and thus will happily give yours a cuddle when they come around.
In her free time, she loves to read and travels when she can.

❗️Bank holiday closure❗️We will be closed on Monday 26th May for the bank holiday, and will re-open on Tuesday 27th at 8...
22/05/2025

❗️Bank holiday closure❗️

We will be closed on Monday 26th May for the bank holiday, and will re-open on Tuesday 27th at 8:30am as normal.

If your pet needs medical attention or advice over this period, please contact our wonderful colleagues in the Out-Of-Hours service on 0141 330 7690.

Wishing all our clients a lovely bank holiday weekend!

Wonderful to hear some kind words from lovely Indy’s owners 🥰
20/05/2025

Wonderful to hear some kind words from lovely Indy’s owners 🥰

Next up in our Meet the Team series is Juliet, who started with the Pet Practice in January. Juliet moved to Glasgow in ...
20/05/2025

Next up in our Meet the Team series is Juliet, who started with the Pet Practice in January.

Juliet moved to Glasgow in 2009 to study Veterinary Medicine and ended up making the city her home. Along the way, she adopted three naughty pets: Dorie, a sassy tortoiseshell; Manny, a ginger with limited brain cells; and Pippin, a crazy Spaniel who’s normally found splashing in a muddy puddle. Having worked at several clinics across the city, Juliet developed a deep appreciation for the variety and strong client relationships that first opinion veterinary practice offers. In 2021, she began mentoring new graduate vets, discovering a new passion. This made the Pet Practice a perfect fit, as its core values align with her own love for teaching. Outside of work, Juliet enjoys dog walks, dancing, travelling and socialising with friends.

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464 Bearsden Road, Garscube Estate
Glasgow
G616QH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441413306467

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