ICR Vets Gorebridge

18/06/2024

Thank you to everyone who came along to visit us at Gorebridge gala day. We managed to raise an amazing £200 for All4Paws, a charity run by Dick Vet students providing veterinary care for the homeless and vulnerable in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Here are the winners of our guess the name of the flamingo and dinosaur- Noah and Ethan!

17/06/2024

Jeff was enjoying the view during his 2nd vaccination with nurse Leanda 🐾 He was very happy to keep an eye on the wildlife outside!

15/06/2024

All set up to go for GB gala day. Pop over to say hello! Our chosen charity this year is All 4 Paws, a charity that provides veterinary care for homeless or vulnerable people in Edinburgh and the lothians.

15/06/2024

A fun evening at the novelty pet show. Vet Claire was on hand to judge. In 3rd place, handsome spaniel Jeff, second place is beautiful Ellie and in first place, the small dog with a huge personality, Winnie!

12/06/2024

Meet Sebastian 😀
Sebastian was in with his brother Lucien for a checkup and vaccination. He had great fun batting and playing with Vet Iona’s stethoscope 😂
Looks like our cat friendly mornings suit Sebastian well 😀

10/06/2024

Monday mornings are hard for us all 😴 Including staff dog Heksa! Nobody is allowed to leave until she gets her belly rubbed 🐶

07/06/2024

Beautiful little Olive was in for her second vaccination recently. Isn’t she just gorgeous 😍
A new member of the Gorebridge family, we can’t wait to watch her grow 🐾

05/06/2024

This handsome fellow is Tighe who was in to see our vet Claire for his monthly Acupuncture appointment.
During this appointment, very fine needles are inserted into parts of the body to help provide pain relief. The procedure is not painful, and most tolerate this very well. We have seen some great results!
To find out more and to see if your pet would benefit from this treatment, please get in touch with us.

https://www.icrvets.com/services/r-a-p-p-service

03/06/2024

Have you got a new puppy recently?? 🐶 Looking for somewhere to take them for excellent advice and socialisation?? Then look no further 😁

Enrol your puppy now in our 'Puppy Prep' class! 🎓

This 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 four-week course is led by our very own Head Nurse Carol Barrow who is completing an Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour.
If you have a puppy between the ages of 11-16 weeks old, fully vaccinated and registered with us - then please get in touch
We have limited spaces each block so if you wish to attend please contact the reception team to be added to the next block of sessions

https://www.icrvets.com/contact-us

02/06/2024

Something exciting has Beeeeeen happening at our practice 🐝
We are very proud to have become Bee friendly in partnership with the British Bee Veterinary Association 🐝
Pop by the practice and pick up your free packet of 🐝 friendly seeds to plant in your own garden
Let’s all do our part to help these vital pollinators out 💜🌸🌻🪻

31/05/2024

This beautiful inquisitive pair are Shadow and Snowy who were in recently for castration 🐰
They have recovered really well and are back happily hopping around at home!

29/05/2024

Our wonderful team are all set up and ready for the careers day today at the National Mining Museum Scotland
We’re looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing our love for this amazing profession with the next generation 💜

25/05/2024

This bank holiday Monday we will be open as usual 💜
If your pet needs us out of normal working hours, as always, our nights team are on hand to help
https://www.icrvets.com/contact-us

24/05/2024

It’s also: Feline Hypertension Awareness month! (High blood pressure in cats) 🐱

Did you know that an estimated 1 in every 5 cats over the age of 9 years suffers from hypertension?
Just like in people, high blood pressure can go undetected for a long time. This is a dangerous condition that can lead to many long term ill effects on the body.

Signs that your cat may be suffering from high blood pressure include;
🐾 Sleeping more or being less active
🐾 Not sleeping at night/pacing
🐾 Changes in behaviour
🐾 Meowing more than usual
🐾 Increased drinking
🐾 Changes in eyesight/ Bumping into objects

Luckily, when caught early enough, there are treatments available to help control blood pressure and significantly reduce the long term risks.

Measuring a cat's blood pressure is quick and painless and we can perform this test as part of our senior wellness clinics, suitable for cats over 7 years of age.

(We also run senior wellness clinics for dogs)

For more information on our senior wellness clinics, please click here:
https://www.icrvets.com/services/wellness-screenings-for-cats-and-dogs

22/05/2024

* Senior wellness clinics *

Did you know we run popular senior wellness clinics?
During this 40 minute appointment, our nurse will perform a physical examination, measure your pet’s blood pressure, check a urine sample and take a blood sample to measure kidney, liver, thyroid (cats) and multiple other parameters to check that your pet is not suffering from underlying disease.

Our wellness clinics are designed to detect disease early, ensuring the best possible outcome for your pet and cost 85 pounds.

For more information on senior wellness clinics please click here
https://www.icrvets.com/services/wellness-screenings-for-cats-and-dogs

20/05/2024

** REUNITED WITH OWNER**

We have had a ragdoll cat handed in to us by a member of the public, they were found in Newtongrange.
They are microchipped but unfortunately the microchip is not registered.
They are happy and settled in one of our cosy kennels at the moment.
If you think this may be your cat please call us on 01875 821 088. We will have to ask you to give us a full description, including s*x, any distinct markings or if you know the microchip number for identification.

20/05/2024

Vet Nurse Awareness Month: 𝕃𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕣 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥

Our nurses are fully qualified to carry out laser treatment on your pet. Laser therapy is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and muscle pain. Laser therapy can also be very useful to speed up wound healing, reduce scar tissue and improve nerve function.

Handsome Raffi was in recently to have laser therapy as part of his treatment for joint disease. As you can see, he enjoys his treatment and we think he is rocking those protective glasses 💙

For more information about laser and our other pain management services, follow the link below
https://www.icrvets.com/services/r-a-p-p-service

16/05/2024

This sleepy little guy is Logie 😍 Logie visited vet Tara for his first vaccination. As you can see, he wasn’t too phased by the experience 💙

14/05/2024

Beautiful Chewbaka was in to see our Vet Tara last week as part of our Feline Friendly clinic 🐱 She was very good for her vaccination 🐾

Our Feline Friendly Clinics are available every Tuesday morning, and provide a calm environment for kitties who might find a trip to the vets a little frightening. Please click here to book
https://www.icrvets.com/book-an-appointment

13/05/2024

Vet Nurse Awareness Month: 𝔻𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕪
We are proud to deliver a very high standard of dentistry at ICR Vets. Did you know our nurses play a crucial role during our dentistry procedures? Nurses are responsible for monitoring the general anaesthetics, performing the scale and polishes, placing the appropriate nerve blocks for extractions, and ensuring a comfortable, smooth recovery for our dental patients 🐾

Vet Nurses have hugely varied and demanding roles and we look forward to highlighting different areas of their jobs this month 💚

10/05/2024

Beautiful Maeve keeping an eye on everything at her weigh and worm appointment with our nurse Leanda. This lovely girl will visit us monthly to check she is growing well and to ensure she receives appropriate flea and worming prevention - all included in her Pet Health Club.

We also find that pups who have visited us frequently when they are young are much more confident visiting us in later years. We love building this trusting bond by making sure a visit to us is a positive and fun experience. 🐾

08/05/2024

Today is National Receptionist Day and we are celebrating!

We are so lucky to have such an amazing front of house team.
You will have seen these friendly faces! Our receptionists are wizards of multitasking; juggling phone calls, managing our desks, making sure the day runs smoothly and keeping us all right! Thank you to each and every one of you, we would be lost without you 💜

07/05/2024

Yes, this is the world’s smallest screwdriver! 😂

However, this didn’t stop nurse Jenny! 👩‍⚕️

She completed the entire DIY project in record time, with sheer grit and determination 😂💪. Our planters will be used to help keep our busy bees fed during those summer months….

Stay tuned for more exciting updates 😁🐝💐🌸🌼🌻🌺

07/05/2024

Otto and Pippin 💞
These cheeky duo were in for their vaccinations with nurse Leanda. As you can see, they were very interested in everything around them and took everything in their stride!

We're excited to watch these two grow up 🥰

06/05/2024

This beautiful little lady is Molly who was in for her post operative check up after she had to have emergency surgery. Unfortunately Molly ate a metal washer about the size of a 50p! Vet Claire had to remove this surgically from her intestine. Her owners reported she is recovering really well from her surgery and is back to her playful self 🐶

03/05/2024

This bank holiday Monday we will be open as usual 💜
If your pet needs us out of normal working hours, as always, our nights team are on hand to help
https://www.icrvets.com/contact-us

Friendly small animal Veterinary practice in Gorebridge with linked branches in Loanhead, Currie and

03/05/2024

Some pictures of our beautiful Feline Friendly waiting area in the practice (no dogs allowed!). Our clinics are purrrfect to help relax any anxious kitty. We are proud to offer a feline friendly service and have recently started offering cat specific consult times every Tuesday morning, to ensure there are no big boisterous doggies around to upset our more timid feline friends . Please contact us for more details 🐱

01875 821 088
https://www.icrvets.com/contact-us

02/05/2024

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 💚

We are so proud to have an amazing team of nurses at ICR. Our heroes in green work very hard to provide love and highly skilled care to our patients, day and night.
And, as is the case in hospitals everywhere, nothing would run without the nurses!! 💚

This month we will be showcasing the varied and demanding role of the Registered Vet Nurse (RVN). Look out for our posts to learn more about their skills, responsibilities and the vital role they play each and every day 💚

Thank you to all the Vet Nurses out there for your hard work 💚