Freckleton Veterinary Clinic and Aquazone

30/07/2024

21/05/2024

We have had a cat handed into us at Freckleton vets today. Sadly deceased.
Entire male, black and white, unfortunately no microchip and was found on Scholes Lane.
If you are missing a cat fitting this description please contact us on 01744 453 429. Thank you.

11/05/2024

Dog found currently at freckleton vets. If not reunited with owner by 1pm today.will be taken to Rutland House Veterinary Hospital .proof of ownership required

25/04/2024

*Puppy cuteness alert*

We had the gorgeous little Ruby come in for a visit and she brought her babies in for their first visits as well 🥰

They all did so well and gave the best cuddles, getting pictures wasn't easy though as they where very wriggly 🤣

Duggie in particular was just so exhausted from his visit that he slept through most of it. I don't think we need to point out which one he is 🤣😴

17/04/2024

☀️🐾 Had a lovley day of walks with our daycare regulars today! Definitely made the most of this nice weather!!🐾☀️

Today we have Hunter, Harley, Ellie & Flynn ❤

15/03/2024

A guide to our uniforms at Rutland House 👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️

When you visit the practice you may notice that different staff members may be wearing a different uniforms, but what do they mean?

Veterinary Surgeons.
Our First opinion vets will be wearing a blue polo shirt with their name on the pocket, you may also see our referral clinician's wearing smart clothing rather than blue polo shirts.
Vets go to university for 5+ years to train and are required to undertake 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) every year where some of the referral clinicians are required to undertake over 100 hours of CPD a year.
CPD is developing skills by reading, attending or giving lectures and undertaking clinical courses, to name a few.

Veterinary Nurses.
Our Registered Veterinary Nurses, or RVN's will be wearing a green uniform.
RVN's, undertake 3-5 years of education to pass a series of written and practical exams to be able to register as a veterinary nurse. Our nurses like the vets are required to undertake CPD each year with the minimum being 15 hours, but some of our nurses undertake courses and additional qualifications that will take over 100 hours a year to complete.

Student Veterinary Nurses.
The student veterinary nurses will be wearing a dark blue uniform and they are currently undertaking there training to become an RVN.
The students rotate around the hospital into different areas and attend collage one day a week to gain there knowledge as well as on the job training.

Animal Care Assistants.
The ACA's in the hospital wear a light blue uniform, some of the ACA's are waiting to start the veterinary nursing course and become a student veterinary nurse.
The ACA's rotate around the practice and are responsible for the general maintenance of the patients, taking them for walks, feeding and general TLC. The also assist the vets and nurses in holding patients and helping keep everything topped up and the hospital well stocked.

Veterinary Care Assistant.
We currently have one VCA in practice who wears maroon, our VCA has done additional training and is the bridge between our ACA's and Student vet nurses.

Reception Staff.
Our wonderful reception staff wear a blue uniform with white diamonds, they are the first voice you will hear on the telephone and will great you when you arrive into the hospital. The reception staff have taken on additional veterinary reception training are are able to help and assist with general enquiries about insurance, treatment and advice.

As you can see there are a lot of different people that perform a range of different roles that keep the practice operating.

13/03/2024

“We understand that the Competition and Markets Authority’s findings, to which we responded earlier today, might cause some initial upset amongst veterinary clients, but we would strongly urge all animal owners not to vent their frustrations at their veterinary teams in this manner.

We respect the right of animal owners to express their opinions, but this can never justify or include the harassment and abuse of individual vets, vet nurses or their practice colleagues.

We would remind animal owners that the vast majority of vets and vet nurses are not responsible for business decisions within their practice environment, and that any concerns would be best directed either to practice owners or, better still, submitted as part of the CMA’s upcoming consultation.

We know that owners care deeply about their animals, and that vets and vet nurses are hugely committed to maintaining the health and welfare of animals across the UK, and supporting public health.

We feel it is important to recognise and thank vets and vet nurses for this commitment, especially in the face of current workforce shortages and increased animal ownership.” - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

We are very concerned to note that, since the publication of the CMA report into the vet sector earlier today, there has been a worrying spike in abusive behaviour and harassment by some animal owners towards vets, vet nurses and practice colleagues.

Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/XyLG50QRvHI

29/12/2023

We have had a young Pug handed into us at Freckleton. Found on Bewsey Street st helens. If you have any in information please contact us on 01744 453 429. If you think this may he your dog proof of ownership will be required.

15/12/2023

🎄 🎉 It's that time of year again!! 🎉🎄

Some of our lovley clients are getting all ready for christmas, some have been in to show off their Christmas jumpers too and they all look amazing 🥰

If you have any pictures of your pets dressed up for Christmas please share them with us 💕

05/12/2023

Ollie was in with us recently to have a routine procedure.
Here he is just supervising his mum making sure she has read all the small print, he took this very seriously as you can see 🤣
He has since been in for his post op checks and is doing great ❤

16/11/2023

🥰 Lola 🥰

Today was little Lola's first day in daycare and she was a little super star 🌟
She settled in very well and had lots of fun on our walks. She loves saying hi to everyone walking past and was really enjoying jumping on all the leaves she could find 🤣
She is very playful and fast so getting pictures was a bit tricky but I managed a couple so I could share her little face with you all ❤

31/10/2023

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

We have had some of our youngsters in all ready for trick or treating! 🤣

Last night we where visited by two very scary vampires called Arlo and Teddy, they where very excited to show off their costumes! 🧛‍♂️
And today we had Angel arrive in her cute little pumpkin outfit 🥰

07/09/2023

This is the stunning Simba who came to our doggy day care a few weeks back.He is a big gentle boy who loves his walks and lots of cuddles.

21/08/2023

Some of you might recognise our little Hunter from some of our day care posts/photos. 🥰

Hunter has also started having some hydrotherapy sessions to help with his legs and hips.
His facial expressions may not look it, but I think his tail wagging gives him away 🤣 that he actually does enjoy our company and he is doing really well in these sessions.
He loves cuddle and towel dry time afterwards too 🤣🥰

18/08/2023

Did you know we offer Doggy Daycare Services and a Dog Walking Services? If you have any further enquiries please call us on 01744 453429

17/08/2023

🐶 Rex 🐶

This beautiful boy is Rex he was in with us today for his first hydrotherapy session.
He was such a good boy and did a really good job! We are looking forward to seeing him back next week 🥰🐕

28/07/2023

Hi all.
On Tuesday 1st August, Freckleton branch will only open from 10.30am.
If you require any immediate assistance that morning, Rutland house hospital and the other branches will be open as usual.
We will be operating our normal work hours from 10.30am.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

30/06/2023

Good morning everyone!
Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances Freckleton will not be open as usual tomorrow morning on Saturday 1st July.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you need any urgent assistance you can contact Rutland House directly as they are open 24hours on 01744 853 520.
If you have any medication to collect we are open as normal today until 6pm then back open Monday morning from 8.30am.
Thank you and have a good weekend!

28/06/2023

** Update - we have now taken this doggo across to Rutland house. If you think it may be yours you can still contact us or contact Rutland directly. Thank you!! 😊**

Hi everyone. We have had a very lovley staffy type dog handed into us today at Freckleton by a member of the public. Found in the St helens area.
Attempts are being made to contact owners via the microchip details but unfortunately it seems the information may be out of date.
If you are missing your dog please contact us on 01744 453 429. Proof of ownership will be required. Thank you!! 🐕

15/06/2023

Hello everyone

This beautiful girl is Shelby! 🐾
Shelby has been coming to us for some hydrotherapy sessions, this is to help with her osteoarthritis and assist with some weight loss.
She is such a sweet and happy girl and gives the best cuddles 💕
We enjoy her visits and can't wait to see her back next week.

13/06/2023

🐾 Puppy Alert 🐾

Everyone meet Lenny!

Lenny was in with us today for his first vaccinations. He was super brave, a really happy, calm boy and loves a little fuss and cuddles. He will be back with us in 2 and then 4 weeks to complete his vaccination course, we are looking forward to seeing him again and seeing how much he grows! 💕

24/05/2023

Meet the gorgeous little Sonny!

Sonny comes into us for hydrotherapy sessions and he is just the most lovley little dog.
On this visit though he decided he would much rather assist behind the desk instead of doing his exercise, he gave up his protest after a few seconds and came out for cuddles then did a great job in the treadmill. 🤣🐶

14/04/2023

🚨 Soggy Doggy Alert 🚨

Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone else managed to stay a bit more dry than me and Hunter did today 🤣
Had to share his cute little face during towel dry and cuddle time 🥰🐶

28/03/2023

Good morning everyone, we have sadly had a deceased cat brought into us this morning.
Picked up from a close nearby just off Prescot Road.
Unfortunately no microchip.
Black and white cat, white on face and front legs, body and tail all black, with a white belly and back feet.
Believed to be female.
We will hold here for a minimum of 7 days to allow anyone that thinks this may he their fur baby to come forward.
Thank you ❤

23/02/2023

This is Millie who comes in to our daycare, we had some lovley walks and play time today 🥰 Another bouncy, playful girl so getting her to stay still long enough for photos isn't always easy but using treats and toys worked great today 😄😍

14/12/2022

🐾🥰 We had the gorgeous Belle in for a visit today, she was very good as usual and super brave, so she got to pick out a new toy. She was very happy with it and wanted to show everyone what she got! 🤣🥰🐾