We have a brilliant team of 5 vets, 6 RVNs, 4 SVNs, 2 auxiliary nurses, and 5 receptionists
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We have a team of 8 vets, 16 nurses, a kennel assistant, a practice manager, a practice administrator, a dispensory manager and 7 customer care assistants.
Client notice: We currently are experiencing issues with our phones, and internet system, which means we are having diffulty accessing client records, and taking phone calls.
If you have an appointment booked for this afternoon, please be patient with the team as we try to navigate this.
Many thanks from Team Acorn 🐾
Incredible work from team Acorn both in their fundraising throughout April and their commitment to Cats Protection. Team members Rachael and Esther feature with their cats - all rescues from cats protection! 🥰🐾
COLLEAGUES at a Wirral veterinary practice took on a 3,000-mile challenge to give a lifeline to feral felines.
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Thank you for your patience
From the 10th June all cats are legally required to be microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks old - this includes indoor only cats. You could face a fine of up to £500 if your pet is not microchipped. Contact the practice to discuss our current microchipping offer!
Vet Matt saw a beautiful box of baby bunnies who then had a cuddle with student nurse Georgia 🥰🐰
Beautiful puppy Zia took a nap on vet Mel’s table 🥰❤️
If your cat is not microchipped we can microchip them whilst you are in for an appointment or you can book in with one of our nurses for a microchipping appointment!
🌟 Vet Nurse Awareness Month 🌟
Meet our nurses - Georgia is a third year student studying towards her Bachelors degree in Veterinary Nursing at Harper Adams university and will qualify next year. Her favourite part of nursing is inpatient care and she has a strong interest in medical nursing and critical care.
Outside of work Georgia enjoys reading and running. She has a Patterdale terrier called Misty who keeps her very busy when she’s at home.
🌟 Vet Nurse Awareness Month 🌟 - Meet our nurse Fran.
“Since leaving school I have always wanted to work with animals but was never sure exactly what I wanted to do. I have been a pet shop assistant, a dog walker, a groom, a zookeeper and various other roles. These various jobs took me all over the UK and I was lucky to be able to work alongside so many incredible creatures. However, although I loved working with animals, I hadn’t yet found a career that I felt just as passionate about.
Until a friend suggested that I looked into vet nursing. As I was in my late 20’s I wasn’t keen on going back to university, but I found out that I could study for a diploma instead whilst also working full-time.
I found a role as a patient care assistant and after a year was given a student placement. It was challenging at times, studying whilst also working full time, but I knew that veterinary nursing was what I needed to be doing. I qualified from Myerscough college in 2018
I was so proud when I got my badge and could call myself a registered veterinary nurse.
Since qualifying I have worked in busy hospitals and charity practices where I really enjoyed the thrill of emergency and critical care nursing. I also discovered that I had a passion for anaesethsia and nurse procedures.
Most days at Acorn I can be found nursing patients that have come in for various procedures. I will prepare their drugs, take blood samples, place IV’s, monitor them closely throughout and ensure they are comfortable and pain free in recovery. I also carry out regular clinical audits reviewing subjects including our pain relief protocols and post operative infection rates. These audits allow the team to ensure we are doing the best for our patients and make changes as needed.
What I love about being an RVN is that I continue to learn something new almost every day. There are so many different roles that VN’s can diversify into.
I am planning on starting a surgical certificate to further develop my skills with nurse procedures and supporting patients during surgery”
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🌟 Vet Nurse Awareness Month 🌟
Meet our nurses - Chris joined team Acorn in 2020 and is currently a student veterinary nurse. He spent many years working in project management for a software company before deciding to retrain. Chris has said “making a career change was the scariest but best decision I’ve ever made and this is the most fulfilling job I’ve ever had”.
His favourite area of practice is all things surgery! He loves scrubbing in to assist the vets in surgery - particularly our laparoscopic spays. Chris is also our fire marshall and well-being champion - he makes an excellent cup of tea and always has an ear to lend.
Outside of work Chris enjoys playing video games, visiting stately homes and gardens and adores exploring new places.
Chris has a cat called Pip who he rescued from cats protection, who we work alongside of.
🌟 Vet Nurse Awareness Month 🌟
Meet our nurses - Esther qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019 and has since completed a certificate in nutrition, one of her favourite areas of nursing! Esther is definitely a cat person and loves all things cats, she also has a keen interest in senior pet and arthritis management alongside nurse consults. She also spends a lot of time in our pharmacy dispensing medications and managing stock. She’s one of our clinical coaches in practice which means she trains our student nurses.
Outside of work Esther enjoys keeping active and regularly goes to the gym and even attends a pole fitness class. She also enjoys reading, crafts and cooking or baking new gluten free foods.
She has 2 cats, Gizmo and Pip. Gizmo who she rehomed from her work experience and Pip who she has rescued from cats protection who we work alongside.
Here at Acorn we work closely with the North Wirral Cats Protection branch - a charity close to all of our hearts! This is why in the month of April we have decided to try and raise money and awareness for the fantastic work they do!
One of the main things we do alongside Cats protection is fit for rehoming checks with cats that have been taken into their care and for local stray populations and in the past 12 months we have neutered over 80 cats through this scheme.
At Acorn we also have fallen in love with a lot of the cats that have come through the clinic with Cats Protection, and past and present members of the team have fostered or adopted over 23 cats between us!
This is the story of Dora. We estimated Dora was around 18 months old when she was brought in as part of the trap and neuter program run by Cats Protection for colonies of stray cats with an increasing population to reduce unwanted breeding. It was noted that Dora may have had some health conditions as she was usually seen in the area she was from moving in diagonal lines when walking. Once Dora was brought into clinic, the team performed a full clinical exam, and it was noted that she was fully blind. Cats protection worked with the team in ruling out infectious causes for her blindness and it was concluded that it was likely a congenital problem (something she was born with). While Dora was in the clinic at Acorn, Head nurse Rachael fell in love with her sweet nature. As she was unable to see Dora was very timid, but over a short space of time she also became trusting of Rachael, and they formed a real bond.
At home Rachael already had a dog and another cat adopted through Cats Protection so it was really important for Dora to be introduced correctly into the home to ensure that there was no additional stress for any of the family and to ensure a successful transition into the household. She has now been happily living with Rachael and her two fur brothers for nearly two years. The first photo is when Rach first met Dora vs her now living her best life in the second photo! The link to donate and support our fundraiser is in our bio
Doodles has been in for a laparoscopic spay recently 🐾
This beautiful Maine c**n came in to see our nursing team at the weekend 🥰
How handsome is George 🥰
He’s training to be a support dog
🌟MEET THE TEAM - RACHAEL 🌟
Rachael is Acorn’s Head Nurse and Practice Coordinator. She graduated from Middlesex University as a qualified nurse in 2015 and took on the role as Head Nurse at Acorn in 2019. She has one dog called Dobby and two blind cats (Kreacher and Dora) that she has rescued while working at Acorn. Outside of work she enjoys travelling, attending gigs/festivals and taking Dobby on adventures!
If you think your pet could be showing signs of osteoarthritis please book in to speak to one of our vets 🦴
This very handsome gentleman spent a day with us last week 😋🐾
The 1st April marks the start of our transatlantic travel challenge. Our team have been out walking in the wet weather and hitting the gym today. We have managed to get over 100 miles under our belt today! All donations go to support the excellent work of cats protection 🥰
https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornatlanticquest-1711045866047
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Keep your pets safe this Easter 🐣
Welcome to our cat ward 😸 Our dedicated cat ward allows us to minimise stress for our feline friends. All kennels are set up with a cat hide and litter tray. We also use nutraceutical and pheromone plug ins to help minimise stress.
Nurse Chris loves scrubbing into surgery to assist. He recently joined vet Matt to assist on a laparoscopic spay 😷
🐣 Please take note of our Easter opening hours. Out of hours care will be covered by Chestergates 🐣
Happy international puppy day from team Acorns pups (although they’re all much bigger now) 🥰🐾
Baxter and Ziggy were both in to be castrated last week by vet Matt 🐰🐾
Keep a close eye on our pages as we start our fundraising for cats protection 😸🥰 Throughout April our team will be covering 3000 miles which is how far it would be to cross the Atlantic! We will be posting lots of updates on our progress 💪🏼🚴🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
Frank came in last week for his castration with vet Elsbeth 🐾
✨ Meet the team ✨
Matt graduated as a vet from the University of Nottingham in July 2022. In work he enjoys all things internal medicine and surgery. Matt typically spends his free time looking after his animals at home – who include his Golden Retriever Teddy and Ragdoll Lily. He also loves to travel and visited eight different countries last year!
Even if your dogs teeth look super clean studies have suggested that 80% of dogs over the age of 3 have some component of periodontal disease 🦷
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See our senior wellness checks as an MOT on your classic car… but the car is furry. 🤔 Arthritis is progressive, and it is not curable, but there are several ways to improve comfort and help your cat or dog to lead a full and active life. Symptoms can indicate underlying osteoarthritis – a painful condition caused by degeneration and inflammation of the joints. We are on hand to help, please reach out and book today!
Don’t let Halloween spook your pet! 🎃 Here are eight ways to keep their tails wagging and whiskers purring safely. #HappyHalloween
Why do cats knead❔ Kittens knead their mother's stomach to stimulate milk flow. If your cat kneads your lap during cuddles, it may indicate their connection from the secure bond with their mother to the bond they share with you. And the more they knead, the more they love you! 💗
If you’ve ever wondered why! You’re welcome. #caturdayday
To celebrate national kitten day, we would love you to flood the comments with all your lovely kittens! 🐱❤️😻 #NationalKittenDay
By keeping pets cool, we could save lives! Here are some top tips for hotter days ahead ⬇️ #SummerReady
We are extremely proud of our nursing teams and this video shows what fabulous opportunities we have within the Willows group 📍🐾 Please click the link to see all RVN's job we are recruiting for at the moment - https://bit.ly/3NskArY If you would like to discuss RVN career opportunities then please contact Julie-Ann on 01606 339893 or email [email protected] 😀
To exotic or not to exotic, that is the question… 🐢 🦎 🐍 🐦 . . Vet nurses are ready to care for all pets, no matter how many legs they have! #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife
Registered veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses are registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. They are regulated by them in terms of their conduct and keeping up to date with training. The term veterinary nurse is a contentious conversation in the vet world as anyone can use this term, even if not qualified or registered. Efforts have been made to change this, and we fully support this; our nursing team deserves to have their title protected and for pet owners to know your vet nurse is fully qualified to look after your beloved pet. Registered vet nurses RVN and registered student nurses RSVN are always qualified and trained. #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife
How many got it right? Comment below! . . . . Becoming a registered veterinary nurse takes time, dedication, and passion. That’s why we appreciate our nurses each and every day. #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife
True or False, did you get it right? Let us know in the comments! . . . . This is known as schedule 3 procedures in practice, and further solidifies why our vet nurses are just fantastic! #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife
National Walking Day 🦮🚶♂️ If your dog could pick their favourite walk, which walk would it be? Share your perfect pooch on their favourite walk below! #NationalWalkingDay
🐶 Five top tips for successful dog training 🦴 #DogTraining
Gorgeous Charlie has been in with us recently to be castrated. He was one of the Roald Dahl kittens with the cats protection and now he’s thriving with sister Matilda in his new home 🥰🐾
It’s like the Rocky IV training montage. But with cats… 🙀 We know giving your cat tablets can be… challenging. A popular way to help is hiding the tablets in with their food or treats. Luckily, we have a wonderful video tutorial on how you can do just that 👇😺 #CatHacks #HappyCat
Handsome Brian has been in with us this week to be castrated 🐾
According to recent studies when feeding using a cup owners can overestimate food by up to 80%! Whilst over-feeding on occasions will not do damage, regular over-feeding can lead to weight gain which puts pets at risk of becoming overweight. To ensure you are feeding the correct amount weigh out food on kitchen scales. If you’re unsure how much you should be feeding check the feeding guide on your packaging. If you have any further questions please get in contact with our team who are more than happy to help!
Did you know ❔ Chocolate has a chemical called theobromine in it, this is toxic for dogs and cats 🍫🐾 Ingesting chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperactivity, and tremors, even if only a small amount is eaten. So, don’t let your pets get into the advent calendars this Christmas 🎄 #Chrismtasdangersforpets
Did you know ❔ Christmas pudding and Mince pies shouldn’t be eaten by your furry friends 🥧🎄 Grapes, currants, sultanas, and raisins are toxic for your pets 🍇 #Chrismtasdangersforpets
Rhiannon had a lovely dog Sage in for vaccinations this week. Here he is just having a treat after all his vaccinations have been done and now he is fully protected! Sage is on our pet health club so all of his vaccinations are included and so is his flea and worming treatment 🥰🐾
