Abbey Veterinary Group Paisley & Greenock

05/12/2023

This Thursday, the 7th, we will be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children. Why not dress your pooch in their finest if you're visiting and join in yourself? ☃️🎄

We would love to see your pets' festive photos, in their outfits, or by the tree! Share them with us in the comments or tag us in your story 🐾

03/12/2023

Cara has been a fantastic first (and only) time mum. She had 9 puppies in her litter!
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A few have already gone off to their new homes, so she was in for her check-up and her pups 2nd vaccinations.
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Since Shuna is staying, her owners chose to cover her with our Platinum Package, which includes:
A full health check,
Vaccination against Distemper, contagious hepatitis caused by adenovirus, Parvo virus, Leptospirosis, and Kennel Cough,
A dose of panacur wormer at first vaccination,
An advocate spot-on against fleas and worms at second vaccination,
A personalised Red Dingo tag,
A 2kg bag of puppy food,
Free nail clipping at all future vaccinations,
A free pre-neutering examination,
Training and behaviour advice,
And as always, access to our out of hours emergency service in your usual practice.

*microchips are no longer included in puppy packages as your pup should be chipped while still with the breeder and initially registered to them*

02/12/2023

It's a cold one today! Be careful on your way in to our practices and remember to rinse your dogs paws when you get home to prevent ice buildup between pads and grit irritating sensitive feet 🐾

01/12/2023

See our opening times across Christmas and New Year. Remember if your pet requires prescription food or medication to order in advance of the holidays if you can, to avoid delivery delays 🐾

30/11/2023

Our power is temporarily out in Paisley while we have some work done. It'll be back up for afternoon consults so don't worry!

You can contact the greenock practice on 01475 721 155 if you have an emergency.

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27/11/2023

So chuffed. What a fantastic team effort! £2600 is more than we ever thought we could achieve, and it will go towards helping so many people through the Beatson. Well done everyone! 🥳

Spot the holiday goers on actual bikes getting their miles in yesterday to help! 🚲

26/11/2023

What a fantastic finish to the day. Our target was Glasgow to Inverness and instead we've managed a whopping 326miles!

We've gone all the way from Skelmorlie to John O'Groats!

We hope everyone from today is having a well-deserved rest before their shifts tomorrow, and we will be posting the grand total from everyone's efforts, so watch out for the post.

Thanks to Donna, Julie, Johnathan, John, Camilla and the bump for being the final push today 😁 Well done team!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/avgstaticcyclefundraiser?utm_source=IG

26/11/2023

As promised, here is the evidence for all the donations given to get Aline on a bike! Well done to the clients who have encouraged her participation 😁

*video sound has been removed to hide Alines language 🤦‍♀️😂

https://www.justgiving.com/page/avgstaticcyclefundraiser?utm_source=IG

26/11/2023

Ooh there's some competition on the go here! Some partners have even been brought along for the effort 😅 Who do you think will hit the total miles in one session? And who is going to have the overall miles total? Give us your best guesses!

26/11/2023

It's just after twelve and we've already hit 93miles! Well done Courtney, Susan, Lynne, Aileen, Mandi, Emma, Jillian, Julie, Lauren and Sam! We've still got a few more people to take their turns. Our JustGiving page is so close to the £900 mark and so near our target of £1000 for the Beatson Cancer Charity 💛

https://www.justgiving.com/page/avgstaticcyclefundraiser?utm_source=IG

24/11/2023

2 days to go until our charity cycle! This wasn't the expected cycling gear, but when a box is dropped off to front desk with Alines name on it, we can't ignore it!
Thank you for all the support and donations so far. You've been fabulous 🪅🥳

https://www.justgiving.com/page/avgstaticcyclefundraiser?utm_source=IG

24/11/2023

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Bramble and Lindsay having a cuddle for her bandage change 🐾

16/11/2023

Our Internet is temporarily down at our Paisley branch, which means we have no access to our emails. Please call the practice if you have an urgent enquiry thank you 🐾

14/11/2023

Good morning Paisley!
How many donations do you think we will need to get oor Aline on a bike?
Is there any particular staff member you would love to see involved?
We would love to see some support in the comments if you have any inspirational words to cheer the team on!
Please share so we can reach as many as we can:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/avgstaticcyclefundraiser?utm_source=IG

12/11/2023

08/11/2023

We are having some supply issues with Nobivac Respira (the injectable version of kennel cough protection). Any remaining Respira will be reserved for owners who are immunocompromised until it is back in stock.

We still have Nobivac KC which is the standard intranasal vaccination. Please bear in mind for your dogs upcoming vaccination appointments.

Abbey Vets 🐾

03/11/2023

Keep your pet safe this weekend with our top tips. If you need any additional advice or help, please contact your practice.

02/11/2023

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See our 'meet the team' stored in highlights and exclusive extra content!

01/11/2023

This role is for maternity cover until the end of June 2024 but has the potential to become a permanent position at our Paisley branch.

*applications for this position have now closed*

31/10/2023

Happy Halloween from Salem and his friends at Abbey Veterinary Group 🎃

Remember to keep toxic treats like chocolate out of your pets reach and prevent any escapees during trick or treating!

28/10/2023

Time to celebrate one of our own!

We would like to invite you all to join us in congratulating Andrew McHale on becoming our new Head Veterinary Nurse at our Paisley practice.

Andrew joined Abbey in 2002 and has worked his way up in his career, studying hard to become a registered veterinary nurse in 2011. He has an interest in anaesthesia and medical nursing of inpatients. You'll have seen his face around our Paisley branch often and have likely listened to his experienced advice during your visits.

He has gone the extra mile in his patient care often, working around what works best for both patient and client to provide excellent care.

Well done Andrew! We wish you all the best in your new position 🎉

25/10/2023

The Abbey team will be raising money for the Beatson, cycling a collective 168miles! The static cycle will take place November 26th and we appreciate any donations given towards a wonderful charity

Just-Giving link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/avgstaticcyclefundraiser?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Favgstaticcyclefundraiser&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

23/10/2023

With the festive season fast approaching, please remember to order any calming treatments in advance to allow time for orders to arrive.

Due to recent RCVS prescribing regulations, prescription medications to calm your pet will require a health check prior to prescribing.

Please contact the surgery to arrange your appointment or order your pets medication.

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21/10/2023

Don’t let Halloween spook your pet! 🎃

Here are eight ways to keep their tails wagging and whiskers purring safely.

19/10/2023

It is with sadness that we announce the departure of Karen Hutchison and Alison Greer from the practice.
Karen has been our ‘book keeper’ since 11th March 1999 and has been responsible for paying our bills, collating staff salaries and generally keeping us out of trouble! We are grateful to her for all her hard work!
Alison joined us on 13th September 1999 as a trainee nurse and diligently worked her way to becoming Head Veterinary Nurse at our Paisley practice. Not only has she been responsible for setting and maintaining standards of hygiene, care, compassion and professionalism, she also developed our website and manages our page. She made the practice tick and we are very sorry to see her go.
We wish them both well for the future and thank them for their combined 48 years of loyalty and service.

19/10/2023

It is with great regret that Beverley will be leaving us in January after 31 years at Abbey Vet Group.

Beverley has written the following message. 💕

I joined Abbey Vet Group back in 1992, the day after my final BVMS exams results and eagerly began my veterinary career as a mixed Veterinary Surgeon guided by Jimmy Love, John Galloway and Neil McIntosh, eventually migrating to the small animal side and later becoming a partner.
I am incredibly thankful to them for for the guidance, mentoring, opportunities and friendship they have provided me over the years.
Therefore, it is with mixed feelings but many happy memories that I announce my departure from Abbey Vet Group. My last day will be Monday the 8th of January, 2024.

It has been my privilege and honour to provide care to your treasured companions. I truly feel fortunate to have been a part of this practice for over 31 years, and it has been an absolute pleasure to have formed so many wonderful friendships! I am grateful for your support and for entrusting me with your pet’s well-being.

If you have any questions or concerns that require attention prior to my farewell, please feel free to reach out to me by contacting the Surgery.

Many good wishes are extended to each of you and to your beloved family pets in the years to come. I will miss you all!

18/10/2023

Thank you very much Aileen for our delicious cakes and our beautiful card 💕💕

12/10/2023

Happy 21st Birthday Oliver! Hope you are having a fabulous birthday! 🥳🥳🥳

09/10/2023

It is with great regret that we announce that Neil McIntosh BVM&S MRCVS will be leaving the Abbey Vet Group after thirty-seven and a half years. Neil started in 1986, following two cold years practising near Aberdeen, and became a Partner in 1990, when one of his first priorities was to remove the frosted glass shutters at the front desks that separated owners and receptionists, heralding an era where clients and vets formed long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships that often became friendships. He is incredibly proud to have been known as ‘Uncle Neil’ to so many generations and would like to thank all his clients for their loyalty, trust, perseverance and good humour. He is also extremely grateful to his family for their patience, understanding and tolerance during many nights, weekends and Christmas days on call, never mind the interrupted holidays! Neil is hugely appreciative of the expertise, help, support, camaraderie and kindness he has received from many members of staff over nearly four decades and says he feels blessed to have had business partners who possessed very different attributes but who all had ability of the highest quality. He wishes them all, and you, and your animals, the very, very best for the future.

06/10/2023

💕Thanks to the Cummings family for our beautiful cupcakes 💕

03/10/2023

Urgent notice

Our computers are currently down at our Paisley practice. If your enquiry is not urgent please send us an email to [email protected] and we will reply once we are able to access our records. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

01/10/2023

Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day ❤

By celebrating our receptionists today and every day, we're acknowledging the remarkable dedication of not only our team, but the hard work of receptionists across the nation.

From handling incoming calls to seamlessly coordinating appointments, diligently managing repeat prescriptions, and providing compassionate care to our clients and their beloved pets, our reception team goes above and beyond.

Join us in celebrating our team today ❤

30/09/2023

💕We received this lovely thank you message this morning from Daisy’s owner Carole. We are all delighted that Daisy is looking so well and is loving life again. Thank you for taking the time to send us this lovely video of Daisy💕

Two years ago Daisy became gravely ill, she was only 3 years old. Her blood count was so low we did not think she would survive the night. This became a long hard fight and it turned out she had IMHA. I cannot thank Head Nurse Alison Greer, vet Frances McLauchlan, vet Fiona at the Vet Specialist Centre in Livingston enough, and not forgetting the girls on reception 💕.
The care and dedication Daisy received was fantastic and also counselling for me! After years of treatment, here she is today enjoying life. I can never thank all of them enough x 💕

29/09/2023

To our clients,

Our team are going to require your help while we implement some new well-being sessions for our staff.

We need to take a break every Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm - 5.00pm. This time will allow for scheduled down time/team building activities.

As always, we will continue to provide emergency cover. We ask that during this time, any non emergency phone calls or trips to the practice are avoided.

Many thanks for your understanding,

Your Abbey team x

07/09/2023

On 1st September 2023, our regulator, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, made changes to the way we provide your veterinary care and prescribe products for your pet.

Vets can only legally prescribe prescription medicines, including antibiotics and medicines that treat parasites (like fleas and worms) if they have physically examined your pet.

These changes are beyond our control and have been put in place to fight drug resistance and to protect the environment.

Please bear with us while we put new systems in place to help minimise the effect these changes will have on you.

20/08/2023

Keeping a solitary rabbit confined in a small hutch at the end of the garden falls short of providing compassionate, considerate, and optimal care for their well-being.

That’s why we fully support the Rabbit and Welfare Fund campaign!

For helpful info, the seven sins of small hutches and a petition: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/a-hutch-is-not-enough/