Low Waters Veterinary Centre

Low Waters Veterinary Centre We’re an independent, locally owned vet here to take care of you and your pet. Lesley has a 5 year old Staffie called Alfie, who was taken on as a pup.
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Low Waters Veterinary Centre has been providing Hamilton with affordable professional veterinary care for more than a decade. We appreciate that your pet is an important member of your family and we are dedicated to offering the best possible veterinary care. Our main full time vets are:

Lesley Thomas BVMS MRCVS - Lesley qualified from Glasgow university in 2004 and has been with the practice sin

ce 2005. He has a congenital problem with his knee and hip and has had several specialist surgeries to help. He often comes in to work with her. Fiona Pattison BVMS MRCVS - Fiona also qualified from Glasgow University in 2000 and has been with us since 2005. Fiona has a 4 year old rescued crossbreed dog called Jake who comes to work most days and you will usually find him sharing a kennel with Alfie. Fiona also has 2 guinea pigs. Russell Lees BVMS MRCVS - Russell is one of the owners of the practice and currently works here one afternoon per week, being based mainly at our Baillieston branch. Russell also started here in 2005, having qualified from Glasgow University the same year. Russell has a cat called Eliza who is 8 years old. Our registered veterinary nurses are:

Sharon Smith RVN - Sharon is our head nurse and qualified in 2000. She has a French bulldog called Ollie. Kim Farquhar RVN - Kim qualified 15 years ago and joined the practice last year. Kim has a rescue staffie cross called Lola. Alan Mills is our practice manager and is also one of the owners of the practice. We also have other members of staff/students that you may meet when you are in.

24/01/2025

WE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

WE ARE PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY SERVICE AT BEECHWOOD VETERINARY CENTRE

Team Training Tomorrow (23/01/25)The practice will be closed for approximately 1 hour tomorrow, from 9am, for team train...
22/01/2025

Team Training Tomorrow (23/01/25)

The practice will be closed for approximately 1 hour tomorrow, from 9am, for team training. All telephone calls will be diverted to our sister practice, Beechwood Veterinary Centre during this time, so the phone lines may be busier than usual.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, we'll be back as normal from around 10am!

Due to a slight delay in the work being carried out in the practice, the practice will also close at 5pm on Monday 20th ...
16/01/2025

Due to a slight delay in the work being carried out in the practice, the practice will also close at 5pm on Monday 20th January. Find out more:

The practice will also close at 5pm on Monday 20th January to allow for the final stage of our new air source heat pump installation. Please collect any medications between 9am - 5pm. The team will be available on the phone on Monday between 5-7pm but will be unable to allow anyone access to the p

Please note that the practice will close at 5pm every day next week (13th-17th January). Find out more:
08/01/2025

Please note that the practice will close at 5pm every day next week (13th-17th January). Find out more:

The practice will close at 5pm every day next week, Monday 13th - Friday 17th January, to allow for our new air source heat pump to be installed. Please collect any medications between 9am - 5pm. The team will be available on the phone between 5-7pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday but will be unable

31/12/2024
Interested in joining our team? We have a part time reception role available.
31/12/2024

Interested in joining our team? We have a part time reception role available.

Are you a friendly, organised, and compassionate individual with a love for animals? We are an independent small animal veterinary practice seeking a dedicated receptionist to join our team on a part time basis at our practice in Hamilton, two full days per week. As the first point of contact for o

Happy retirement Wilma!
30/12/2024

Happy retirement Wilma!

Happy Retirement Wilma!

Wishing you a very happy Christmas from everyone at Low Waters Veterinary Centre 🎄
24/12/2024

Wishing you a very happy Christmas from everyone at Low Waters Veterinary Centre 🎄

Pupdate 🐾
29/11/2024

Pupdate 🐾

Puppy vaccinations must be given within a particular timeframe which depends on factors such as the age of the puppy and the time between initial and second vaccination. This timeframe can vary between products. In general, puppy vaccination courses are not compatible with other brands or vaccine ty

We were delighted to see Didi in for her annual check and vaccination earlier this month. Didi first came to us as a ve...
21/11/2024

We were delighted to see Didi in for her annual check and vaccination earlier this month.

Didi first came to us as a very healthy kitten in 2022. Unfortunately early in 2023 Didi became very unwell and was found to have feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). FIP is a viral disease of cats which up until very recently was a fatal disease. Recent developments have meant there is now a treatment for FIP but it was only in 2021 that a legal treatment was available in the UK.

The course of treatment for Didi took a lot of dedication from her owner, who had done a lot of research into the disease and available treatment herself. She required 12 weeks of daily medication and regular monitoring to ensure that she was responding well. Thankfully, Didi did amazingly well on the treatment. There is always a risk of relapse when the medication stops but it has now been approximately 18 months since Didi completed the 12 week course and we were so happy to see her looking so well at her recent visit!!

Didi was the first pet we have treated in the practice for FIP since the treatment became available and we were all so pleased she is doing so well 😻😻 😻

For those of you who’ve asked about our fish they’re living the dream in a lovely big tank in a school with every class ...
08/11/2024

For those of you who’ve asked about our fish they’re living the dream in a lovely big tank in a school with every class giving them different names. They’re being very well looked after and will no doubt live long and happy lives thanks to vet Katy and her husband 🐟🐠🐟

CLOSED FOR 1 HOUR TODAY FOR TEAM TRAININGThe practice will be closed today, Thursday 7th November, 9am - 10am for team t...
07/11/2024

CLOSED FOR 1 HOUR TODAY FOR TEAM TRAINING

The practice will be closed today, Thursday 7th November, 9am - 10am for team training.

In case of emergency during this time, all calls will be diverted to our sister practice Beechwood Veterinary Centre.

Thanks for your understanding.

Address

84 Portland Place
Hamilton
ML37LA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441698283400

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If your pet needs us outwith our normal opening times please visit our website for details of our emergency cover https://www.realvets.co.uk/emergencies

Many pets find fireworks season difficult. If your pet needs a bit more help please get in touch. We have a limited number of appointments available and changes in the RCVS prescribing guidelines mean that you may need an appointment, even if you haven't in the past.

For the months of May and June we are offering FREE microchipping for new members of the Real Pets Health Club. It’s only £16.50 a month and makes it easy to manage your cat’s health against diseases and discomfort by ensuring your cat’s vaccinations, parasite control and general health are regularly maintained. This will give you peace of mind and allow you to budget for your pet’s routine veterinary care. https://www.realvets.co.uk/real-pets-health-club #AnimalWelfare #CatMicrochipping

Feline Hyperthyroidism, a short case study: “When my cat was 16 years old, I noticed that her appearance and some of her behaviours changed quite suddenly. She was very hungry, her coat wasn’t as sleek and shiny as it had always been and she started to lose weight. I arranged an appointment with the vet and, following an examination and discussion, the vet recommended taking a blood sample to check a variety of things, including her thyroid levels – this was carried out quickly and my cat wasn’t bothered by the procedure. The vet contacted me the next day with the results. They advised me that she was hyperthyroid and discussed the different treatment options available. I considered the options and decided to try my cat on daily medication; this involves regular checks and repeat blood samples to ensure she is on the correct dose. Her medication dose has changed occasionally over the last year based on her blood results but apart from that she’s doing well.”

This video provides a good overview of feline hyperthyroidism symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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