Rufford Veterinary Group

13/06/2024

To support this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), which takes place from 24-28 June. we’ll be holding FREE rabbit health check clinics with our nurses THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE OF JUNE to help make sure your bunnies are in tip top condition for the Summer ! !
RAW is an annual event that brings together vets, pet retailers, welfare charities, manufacturers and consumers to raise awareness about rabbit welfare issues and to encourage responsible pet ownership.
☎Call our reception team to book and take advantage of our FREE rabbit health check
https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk
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10/06/2024

❗️FROM TODAY under new laws all cats in England must be microchipped and registered on a database.

The new legislation applies to all cats aged 20 weeks and older, INCLUDING indoor cats.

Make sure your cat is microchipped and their details are up to date. If you are unsure if your cat is microchipped or don't know what database company they are registered with you can get them scanned to find out.

If you've missed todays deadline you'll have 21 days to have your cat microchipped, or you may face a fine of up to £500.

www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/microchipping-your-cat

10/06/2024

**REUNITED**
Male entire springer spaniel found in Rufford, he is chipped but details currently not available. He is has been brought to our Holly Lane branch, if he is yours please contact us on 01704 821204. Proof of ownership will be required.

08/06/2024

**REUNITED**
Male daschund found on Cemetery road he is microchipped but details not currently available. He has been brought to our Southport branch, please call 01704 214460 if he is yours. Proof of ownership will be required.

23/05/2024

After a lot of hard work and determination we would like to congratulate both Liv and Ellie on passing their final exams now making them Registered Veterinary Nurses!!

20/05/2024

⭐ Join us in celebrating ! 🎉

This week it's the turn of our Rufford Team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and Student Nurses to take the spotlight and let you know about some of the diverse roles they have .....

⭐Kate has been a part of RVG since 2004 and qualified in 2008. A couple of years later she became Deputy Head Nurse and is now our Head Nurse!

⭐Verity started as a student nurse 10 years ago, since then she has qualified and taken on the role of Deputy Head Nurse at our Rufford branch.

⭐Olivia and Ellie have been working hard and have just passed all their exams and are now Registered Veterinary Nurses! 🙌👏

⭐Rose started on reception in 2014, she completed her training with us and has been qualified since 2019. She is now completing her Vets Now Emergency Critical Care certificate.

⭐Chloe is currently undertaking the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Certificate allowing her to support clients through their loss.

⭐Sophie started as a student back in 2009, now as well as being a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and clinical coach, she is the Student Co-ordinator at our Rufford branch.

⭐Sara started her career at Rufford Vets in 1996 as voluntary auxiliary nurse, through the years she has qualified and become a student assessor. She has recently completed a staging and surgical dentistry course.

⭐Karen is Rufford’s main clinic nurse, between her and Amanda they are helping to progress all our nurse clinics making sure that our client’s and patient’s get the most from them.

⭐Elaine started at RVG in 2002. Since being here, she has been Southport’s Head Nurse, a student assessor, and has taken on more administration duties helping with the smooth running over our three sites.

⭐Alex has been with us since 2009 when she started as a student. She has been a clinical coach to students and has helped to develop and manage our surgical booking protocols.

⭐Jade, Izzy, and Lily are our hardworking student nurses who are progressing through their studies to become Registered Veterinary Nurses.

Join us in giving a big shout out to our wonderful team of RVN's & SVN's 🙌

20/05/2024

Hooray! Happy news🐾
Gingey was reunited with his family today after going missing for 10 weeks!😯

He was brought to our Southport branch by a lovely member of the public. He had been hanging in and around their garden for a few days so they thought it was best to get him checked out.

We first checked he was happy and healthy with a general health check, this included removing a tick on his left hind leg and giving the area a clean.
He didn’t have a collar with any information on so we scanned him to check for a microchip.

Fortunately, he was chipped and his owners contact details were up to date! ❤️🐾
His owner cried happy tears and told us how much they’d missed him🥺 They had reported him missing with the microchip company, placed leaflets around to try and find him and posted on social media. Only a couple of days ago did they finally think he might not make it home….

The procedure to microchip your cat is quick and simple and is no more painful than an injection, it also increases the likelihood that you will be reunited with your beloved pet in the event of it going missing just like Gingey !!

We currently have a special offer on Microchipping - ☎️Call our reception team to book in for your discounted microchip or mention it to the vet at your next routine visit.
Don't leave it to the last minute! New Government Legislation means that all owners must have their cat microchipped by 10 June 2024.

17/05/2024

⭐ Celebrating ! 🎉

There is no typical day for a veterinary nurse! Veterinary nurses are an integral part of our veterinary practice team
The role is varied, from managing the treatments of inpatients, preparing theatre for surgical procedures and monitoring anaesthesia to giving cuddles or a shoulder of comfort.
Have a look at all the things our nurses can do .............

We hope you will join us in giving a big shout out to all our Registered Veterinary Nurses and the wonderful role they play within our veterinary team 👏🙌🙌

16/05/2024

Unfortunately we have had a cat brought to us this evening that had passed away on arrival. He had been in a road traffic accident. It is a male, neutered black and white cat wearing a shiney blue collar with a fish on it. Found around Lansdowne Road on Hawkshead street. We are sorry to share this news but hopefully it will give someone a piece of mind if their little one doesn’t come home tonight.

16/05/2024

⭐ Join us to celebrate ! 🎉

Every year during the month of May, the veterinary profession celebrates Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
This year, the campaign theme is ‘Progression’ highlighting the diverse range of skills, abilities and career pathways of veterinary nurses.

This week meet some of our Southport Branch Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) and student Nurses and find out about some of the diverse roles they have .....

⭐️Gill has over 20y experience as an RVN and has progressed from being the Head Nurse at our Rufford Branch to Assistant Practice Manager at our Southport Branch. Gill is also a qualified Student Veterinary Nursing Mentor.

⭐️Hannah began at Rufford as a Veterinary Care Assistant before training to become a qualified RVN, she is currently undertaking further dental training to be able to perform scale and polish treatments.

⭐️Lyndsey & Georgia both started out as part of our reception team before training & qualifying to be Registered Veterinary Nurses - they are now further developing their skills in anaesthetics & wound care as part of the Nurse Academy.

⭐️Becky has been with us for 12 years and as a Qualified RVN has progressed in performing dental treatments. Becky is a Student Co-ordinator mentoring students and liaising with their colleges, she is also our Bereavement Advisor for pet owners.

⭐️Becky & Abbi are 2 of our student nurses currently training with us to become RVN's both of them have a keen interest with recovery and in-patient care.

We hope you will join us in giving a big shout out to all our Registered Veterinary Nurses and the wonderful role they play within our veterinary team 👏🙌🙌

14/05/2024

Stray Tabby DSH female, we believe she has recently had kittens.
No id chip no collar.
Found Westbury Avenue, Wigan on Sunday 12th May.

Currently at our Holly Lane, Rufford Branch
Call 01704 821204 if she belongs to you or you know who she belongs to.

09/05/2024

REUNITED

Stray GSD female no id chip or collar.
Found Woodmoss Lane, Scarisbrick.
Currently at our Holly Lane, Rufford branch.
If she belongs to you please contact us on 01704 821204

04/05/2024

** I'M LOST, PLEASE HELP **
Found last night at 10pm at The Marshes Lane, Mere Brow.
Chipped but details no longer in service. Maltese Cross.

Please help me find my owners. Currently at the Southport Branch.
01704 214460

03/05/2024

Is Rapeseed Harmful to Dogs ?
You may have seen various posts on social media regarding the dangers of rapeseed, which have understandably worried many dog owners.
The post’s state that rapeseed is extremely poisonous to dogs, and can cause signs including haemolytic anaemia, blindness, damaged nervous system, digestive disorders and breathing problems.

THESE POSTS ARE MISINFORMATION. The signs mentioned are only seen in grazing animals, and most dogs show no symptoms after exposure to rapeseed.
Dogs can develop gastrointestinal upset if they ingest some of the plant, and there have been reports of skin reactions which resemble burns, but this is extremely rare and does not happen to every dog that comes into contact with it.

However that said we would always advise that you respect the farmers land and keep your pets under control - Happy Dog Walking 🐾🐾

FOR MORE INFO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW⬇️

https://www.vpisglobal.com/2021/05/27/rapeseed-misinformed-social-media-posts

02/05/2024

Wobbly Bob the lovely Crow!
He came into our Southport practice a couple of weeks ago, a kind member of the public caught him wobbling about and once he was examined we realised he was missing most of his lower beak.
This meant that Bob had been unable to eat and therefore became very lethargic and ataxic (wobbly) due to him being malnourished.
There was the option of putting Wobbly Bob to sleep however, we wanted to try to see if we could give him a 'prosthetic beak' for long enough to allow his lower beak to grow back.
A few of the nurses had a discussion about the various options however, our Head Nurse Lauren pointed out that possibly the best option would be an acrylic beak.
So we booked Wobbly Bob into our own version of a nail salon and got to work😂

It took a few attempts to produce the right shape, size and style beak for Bob and it was especially difficult designing it just right to secure it onto the remaining sections of his lower beak. The hard work paid off and he's been able to use his substitute beak to eat on his own. Now we just need to hope it stays secure and wait for his lower beak to grow back🥰

01/05/2024

30/04/2024

This is Benny the Labrador who came to us initially with an eye ulcer (an abrasion on the eye) which unfortunately progressed to a ruptured eye, meaning the globe was deflated and he was loosing all the fluid that holds the structure of his eye.

Our Vet Mike and Vet Nurse Lauren temporarily plugged the hole by sedating him and applying a special sealant.
Unfortunately it happened on a Friday night so trying to find an emergency referral vet was difficult, but after a lot of ringing round we managed to find somewhere.
He had an extremely high chance of losing his eye however due to our actions his owner and the referral vet said that we managed to save his eye.
After visiting us in practice twice daily for eye drops to be administered (Benny is a very boisterous boy and his owner was having difficulty applying them at home) Benny is now healed and looks very handsome sporting a pair of 'Doggles' to protect his eyes from any further damage ! 😊

29/04/2024

Lovely stray entire boy found on Promenade today. No microchip or collar, brought into our Southport branch. Please call 01704 214460 with any information!

28/04/2024

Better Late than never! Whilst our staff worked very hard this weekend, we missed World Veterinary Day!
We would like to thank all our amazing staff who contribute to caring for our lovely patients from; our Receptionists, Veterinary Care assistants, Vet Nurses, Vets, Managers, our Lay staff and our lovely admin staff. Over the years our close-knit team have made this career their lifestyle, going above and beyond for many patients and wildlife and we will continue to do so. Thank you to our lovely clients who have made our careers a joy. Please remember to always be kind, behind every uniform is a human trying to do their best for your pet. 💕

26/04/2024

Stray Male entire DSH cat brought in by A member of the public.
Found in Burscough, No ID Chip.
Currently receiving medical treatment at our Holly Lane, Rufford Branch.

Please call 01704 821204 if he belongs to you.

26/04/2024

We would like to congratulate our Veterinary Nurse Sophie on her nomination for the "We Share Award" in the "UK Brilliant People Awards 2024". She has been nominated by one of her fellow colleagues for always being there to share her knowledge and experience in all aspects of her job. Well done Sophie!!🌟

23/04/2024

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month !

Knowing basic first aid could prove vitally important if your pet has an accident or suddenly falls ill. If something happens to your pet, remember to stay calm and contact your vet as soon as possible.

Here are some tips for basic first aid:

😌Stay calm: In any emergency, it's important to stay as calm as possible. Staying composed will help you think clearly, act effectively, and reassure your pet.

☎️Call for help: If possible, call for help immediately. Contact your vet to inform them of the situation. If needed, have someone else call for help while you focus on your pet.

🩹Provide basic first aid: Carefully administer first aid as needed. This may include reassuring your pet, applying pressure to wounds, or dealing with choking hazards.

🤚🏼Handle your pet with care: Be gentle and cautious especially if they’re in pain. Avoid sudden movements that might hurt or make them uncomfortable.

🚗Transport safely: If your pet needs to go to the vet, transport them carefully. If possible, have someone else drive while you keep them stable and comfortable.

❗️Follow-up with your vet: If you receive out of hours emergency care, always follow up with your vet. They can thoroughly check your pet and recommend further treatment or monitoring.

First Aid can be a lifesaver, but it's not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Always contact your vet as soon as possible ☎️

19/04/2024

🌡 April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month !

We all love our pets and naturally want to keep them safe. But accidents can happen — at home, on walks, even on holidays. That's where a first aid kit becomes essential.
Having a first aid kit on hand can help you immediately care for them. It's essential if you can't get them to the vet directly. It can prevent the injury from worsening and potentially save your pets life.
To find out more about what you should have in a first aid kit click on the links below ⬇️
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/dog-first-aid-kit
https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pet-owner-resources/april-is-pet-first-aid-awareness-month

A first aid kit can be a lifesaver, but it's not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Always contact your vet as soon as possible ☎️

18/04/2024

Bud came to visit us today with his new friend Fig, she is an 8 week old Goldador and she will be training as a therapy dog to help many others both at care homes & schools.
Bud is in training to be an Autism Assistance Dog. He is a nearly 2 year old Goldendoodle and he loves to greet people with a smile - which we eventually managed to catch on camera !😁
His Owner says "He helps me to stay calm and grounded when out in this overwhelming busy world, he alerts to quick breathing and panic attacks and rests his head on my lap. he truly is my hero and has opened up my world. Assistant therapy dogs are life savers for many"
"Thank you so much for all your support Rufford vets we are so grateful to have such a lovely vet surgery. Bud & Fig enjoyed their visit and fusses today "

We all loved your visit to our Southport practice and meeting your new addition 💜

12/04/2024

Here is the lovely Jack! 🐾

He has been coming to see us every two weeks or so for a long time now, that's because he started counter conditioning with our behaviour nurse, Dawn.

Jack used to be very nervous about attending the practice, he wasn't even comfortable walking near the practice. However, after many sessions of counter conditioning he now happily walks in.... as if he owns the place! 😂
He has come out of his shell and has built trust with Dawn and Harriet, the two nurses who see him regularly.
The main reason seeing Jack regularly was due to him being epileptic. Unfortunately, he suffers from seizures however, Jack has been on treatment for this for some time and although he needs close monitoring he is doing well.❤️

11/04/2024

Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory ❗️

Don't leave it to the last minute. ! New Government Legislation means that all owners must have their cat microchipped by 10 June 2024

The procedure to microchip your cat is quick and simple and is no more painful than an injection, it also increases the likelihood that you will be reunited with your beloved pet in the event of it going missing.

☎️Call our reception team to book in for your discounted microchip or mention it to the vet at your next routine visit.

Find out more on the links below
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/treasured-pets-now-safer-as-microchipping-for-cats-becomes-compulsory

https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/microchipping-your-cat

09/04/2024

It's April & that can mean only one thing. It's National Pet Month! 🐾
This year there's a focus on the positive effects of pets on our mental and physical health, a time for UK pet owners to come together to celebrate the many amazing benefits of pet ownership.
💜Tell us what you love most about pet ownership and share your pics with us !

https://www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk/

04/04/2024

From 10th June 2024, it is going to be a legal requirement in England for cats to be microchipped.

🐱Microchipping your cat is a quick and easy procedure which helps to identify and reunite them with you in case they go missing.
FOR MORE INFO: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/microchipping-your-cat

Microchipping is also included as part of our Pet Health Club - click the link below to find out more:
https://www.ruffordvets.com/pet-health-club

☎Contact us today to book your appointment before time runs out