Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice

14/02/2024

This little fella found his way to our practice late last week from the Old Skem (Sandy Lane) area.

He was found in a bit of a state, out in the rain, very thin and needing basic treatment.

We'd really like to re-unite him with his owner before we start looking at rehoming options.

Pls could you contact us (01695 302602) if you recognise him or pls share this in the hope of tracking down his owner.

Thank you.

19/01/2024

She's arrived....welcome to the mad house Holly! ❤️🐾 Cherished and bringing much joy already....!

We look forward to introducing you to our newest addition to the SVP team as you come into the practice in the next few weeks and months.
😊

18/01/2024

❄️❄️ CARPARK NOTICE ❄️❄️

Please be aware that we have closed off our rear carpark for a few days while the ice is still about....it's like an ice rink out there & I don't want to risk any of our clients/patients slipping and injuring themselves.

Pls could you use the on-road parking to the front of the vets, whilst being courteous to our lovely neighbours.

If anyone does require assistance from us, especially carrying in cat boxes etc in these cold conditions, pls just call when you're outside and we'll come to assist you. 🐾❤️

On Monday (22nd Jan) we will also be closing the carpark for the morning whilst we have tarmac laid in the main section to sort out those pot holes!!!

Many thanks for your co-operation as always.

17/12/2023

25/10/2023

This morning I went to support my wonderful friend (& skilled veterinary nurse) as she shaved her head after starting chemo. Having recently given birth to her beautiful baby girl, Naomi has been cruelly struck with a rare cancer resulting from pregnancy! She is going to smash it.....but it's a long and difficult journey and this is another positive step she has made in taking back control of this situation and owning it. 💪

As an extra little surprise, I decided I would stand alongside her and have mine shaved at the same time (so apologies the post is after the fact....but didn't want her to find out!!!). So, prepare yourself for a skinhead to greet you on your future consults.....I hope I don't scare the animals!!!! 🫣🤣

A great opportunity to raise some money for a worthwhile charity. I will also be posting a Go Fund Me link soon with Naomi's story and opportunity to support her directly, if any of you feel you're in a position to support either.

Many thanks, Jac. ❤️

I’m Braving the Shave for Macmillan and I need your support. Check out my profile page where you can make a donation.

30/09/2023

Today's consults have started with lovely little Nala........great to see the variation of patients we have here. ❤️🐾

25/06/2023

Behind every vet is a real person who has a deep love of animals.....but our heart often belongs specifically to one....this is mine!!!!! ❤️

I have been blessed to share the last 14 years of my life with this beautiful and gentle little soul, Daisy.🐾

Most of you will have seen Daisy sat behind the SVP reception desk when you visit (or indeed cheekily waltzing through the waiting area greeting your dogs!! 🫣😳🤣).

A few weeks ago I discovered Daisy had advanced lung cancer. Yesterday she enjoyed a lovely walk at Formby beach and we swam together in the warm sea. Today, she took a turn for the worse and we have had to say goodbye. I know it was the right decision at the right time for Daisy.....but devastating all the same.💔

I spend much of my time guiding and supporting others through the difficult decision of when to let their loved ones go and feel privileged to be able to help animals move onwards in dignity and peace. Making that decision today and being the one to let my own girl go, has been heartbreaking.

Whilst I always endeavour to be professional in my role, I am sharing this with you all so you are aware of the loss we are feeling at the practice this week. I would ask you all for a little patience and understanding as I return directly back to work tomorrow to continue caring for your pets, whilst trying to deal with the loss of my own.

RIP beautiful girl. 🤍🐾💔

07/05/2023

Tomorrow the Parbold Brownies/Girlguides are holding a fundraising event for my lovely sister Julianna, who as you may know has had a horrendous start to 2023 with life changing injuries from sepsis.

Pls come and join us for a bit of bank holiday fun for the kids. We're selling toys and books and cakes, there'll be clay crafts, guessing games and lots of games and fun things on the field. ☺️

The Hut on Hill (beside Parbold Church, half way up Parbold Hill) from 11-3pm.

If you're not able to come and wish to donate, pls follow this link. https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-julianna-rebuild-her-independence

Your support would be appreciated. (If anyone has an hour or two to spare to volunteer in setting up and running the stalls, that would also be very much appreciated.....pls pm me if so).

Thanks to all......hope to see you all there. ☺️👏❤️

02/05/2023

**** PARVO CONCERNS ****

After a post raised on a local FB page at the weekend I have been contacted by multiple clients, concerned about their pets safety. After speaking to the author of the original post, it seems that there have been 2 cases of suspected parvo (unsure yet if confirmed by testing), both in animals from within the same multi-pet household.

There is currently no evidence that I'm aware of that the Beacon, or anywhere else in Skelmersdale, specifically needs to be avoided.

Parvovirus is a horrible infectious disease, but one which can be effectively controlled when the population is vaccinated appropriately. And whilst no vaccine offers 100% protection, it significantly reduces risk to both the individual and the local dog population.

Pls speak to us about ensuring your dogs are vaccinated or if you have any concerns that your dog may have contracted this disease. If your dog is showing any signs of possible parvo (lethargy, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fever, haemorrhagic/bloody diarrhoea) please keep them isolated from other dogs whilst you seek veterinary advice and ensure extra hygiene.

Keep safe.

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13/04/2023

A slightly different visit this afternoon, this time from Willow.....the beautiful Bolivian Chacco Owl. 🥰

13/04/2023

EDIT: Our little friend has been reunited with his owner. Thank you all for helping to spread the word. 🥰

Does anyone know whose this friendly little fella is? Found this afternoon in Old Skem and trying to track down his owners. Pls share and contact us on 01695 302602 if he's yours. Thanks.

27/03/2023

The lovely Ralph.......❤️🐾

09/03/2023

To our SVP family. Please find below a link to a Go Fund Me page that I've set up for my amazing sister, Julianna.

For those of you that weren't aware, Julianna developed flu symptoms on New Year's Eve, but deteriorated dramatically and was rushed to hosp the next day with sepsis. She had multiple organ failure and was placed on life support; we were warned she may not survive the night. 💔

She's an absolute warrior......so is still with us and is fighting hard to recover. She's come a long way, but the long-term consequences of her illness are significant, not least having had both lower legs amputated and now likely to lose most of her fingers. I have really appreciated the support I have felt from you all so far in terms of your prayers, good wishes and patience, as I've been trying to balance the new practice, my young family and weekly trips to South Wales to be with her and my family during what has been a horrendous time.

I appreciate that not everyone may be able to support financially, but would be very grateful for your help in spreading Julianna's story as far and wide as possible, that we might maximise the practical help we can give her during her rehabilitation and in creating her new 'normal'.

Thank you all so much. 😊❤️

Julianna, a wife, mother and dedicated teacher of 19 years was living a happ… Jac Pass needs your support for Helping Julianna rebuild her independence.....!

08/03/2023

It's International Women's Day, so a great opportunity to celebrate my (unintentionally) all-women SVP team!

I'm very blessed to have a team of such caring, hardworking and capable ladies to work alongside. This practice wouldn't be what it is without their dedication and efforts.

Chris, Jess, Gemma and Steph......you rock!!! 👏❤️💪

06/03/2023

The lovely Benny.....my new veterinary assistant!!!! 🥰🐈 🐾

25/02/2023

EDIT. We have removed the photo previously used to identify our lost cat. We felt this has been a sensitive post given the circumstances, but apologise if anyone viewing it felt otherwise. Our aim is purely to try and reunite this cat with her owner.❤️🐾

If you have lost a female, grey and tan, torteshell cat in the Old Skem area (found near Rosbothams), pls can you contact us on 01695 302602 or, out of opening hours, via messenger. She's not got an ID chip.

Many thanks,
SVP

23/02/2023

🐾🐶🐕Love is....... ❤️

23/02/2023

UPDATE: Skye has been reunited with her owner. Thank you all for sharing and to the gentleman who kept her safe. 👏👍☺️

This little one was found last night in Old Skem. Pls contact the practice asap if you think you're the owner pls, as would like to get you reunited (01695 302602).

02/02/2023

REGISTRATIONS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who has been phoning the Practice to get registered. We currently have a large number of registered clients and are unfortunately no longer able to take on new clients. I hope you will understand that this is to ensure we can continue to provide a high level of care to all of our existing patients.

We will be reviewing this regularly however, and hope to re-open registration again soon. So please feel free to call us with your contact details if you wish to be placed on our waiting list and we will contact you as soon as spaces become available.

We can still provide a limited number of places to new puppies and kittens, who do not yet have a registered vet and who require their primary vaccinations course. We will also always endeavour to help where possible for those requiring end of life care or other urgent cases. Please call us should your pet have specific circumstances that you'd like to discuss further.

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to welcoming you into SVP again in the near future.

Kind regards,
Dr Jac Pass

18/01/2023

Fun at SVP with the lovely Lola...probably our wriggliest patient so far, who was super brave for her 1st vaccines. Well done superstar. ❤️🐕🐾 💪👏

04/01/2023

A male, lop eared rabbit was brought to us this morning that was found on Beechtrees in Skelmersdale. It is not microchipped but is friendly and uninjured. If you have any information, please contact the practice on 01695 302602 to discuss this further. ☺️

03/01/2023

Sadly, I have unexpectedly lost a precious family member this Christmas and am unable to find a vet to cover our normal consultations this Thursday, whilst I attend her funeral.

At the same time, my sister is now also in a critical condition on a ventilator in ICU, so am travelling back & forth to South Wales to be with her. 😢💔

We still plan on providing our full usual service this Weds, Fri and Saturday. On Thursday our wonderful team will still be present to answer phones, book consults, take prescription orders and provide nursing care. Urgent & emergency consultations during the day time can be seen by My Pets Vets Ltd in Leigh (who provide our out-of-hours care) but pls contact us in the first instance for us to assess the situation and assist you in arranging an appt if required.

Thank you all for your flexibility and understanding during this very difficult time.

Dr Jac Pass

30/12/2022

Unfortunately this morning we had a deceased cat brought in to us that was involved in a road traffic accident. It was located in Old Skem and is an all black female cat wearing a collar, with no microchip. We are looking to locate the owner to arrange cremation if wanted, so please contact the practice on 01695 302602 if you have any information.

27/12/2022

Delighted to have been nominated for these awards!

Thank you so much to those who took the time to nominate us. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. ☺️🥰🐈🐶💪

24/12/2022

This week I had the privilege of taking our fab team out on the first ever SVP Christmas Night Out.

All our clients who have visited Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice will have met some/all of these ladies and understand why I say the practice would not have become what it has in these first few months without them. A hard working and super supportive team, who go above and beyond to make sure we're able to provide the level of care we do to our patients, with a huge amount of extra time and behind the scenes work going on. I couldn't do my job without them and I'm so pleased they all took the plunge of joining the SVP family in these early stages.

(Also can't believe how fast Chris, a grandma of two!!, flew up that climbing wall!!!! .....the bruises the next day....) 🤣💪👏

Thank you Chris, Jess. Gemma and Steph...enjoy a few, well deserved days off! 🥰

24/12/2022

CHRISTMAS EMERGENCY CARE. 💉🩻⚕️🐾🐶🐈

All emergency care for our registered pets is provided by Lloyd & Caroline and their fantastic team at My Pets Vets Ltd in nearby Leigh.

Their phone number is 01942 417800 (always on the SVP recorded message when we're closed). Further details can be found on their website https://www.mypetsvetsltd.co.uk/.

We hope that you won't require their support, but if you do, we know you are in good hands. 🙏🥰

We are a proudly independent family-run small animal practice in Leigh treating your poorly pets and keeping pets healthy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

24/12/2022

Routine opening hours over Christmas.

Over this festive period, we are closed on the Sunday/ bank holidays, but open as normal all other days. So re-open next on Weds 28th.

Sunday 25th Dec (Christmas Day) - Closed
Monday 26th Dec (Boxing Day) - Closed
Tuesday 27th Dec (Bank Hol) - Closed

Weds 28th Dec - normal hours (0830-1800hrs)
Thurs 29th Dec - normal hours (0830-1800hrs)
Fri 30th Dec - normal hours (0830-1800hrs)
Sat 31st Dec - normal hours (0900 -1200hrs)

Sunday 1st Jan (New Year's Day) - Closed
Monday 2nd Jan (Bank Hol) - Closed
Tuesday - back to normal opening hours.

Many thanks. 😊

15/12/2022

We are fortunate enough to be able to offer our clients private parking at the rear of the practice (for access turn right off Witham Road, directly opposite Kate's Cuts), with a direct pedestrian path to the front of the practice. We would ask you to park here where possible to respectfully ensure our neighbours have ample parking on Sandy Lane itself. (Pls note that the 2x spaces besides the disabled space, in front of the 'No Parking' sign, belong to Skelmersdale Funeral Directors and are not for our use.👍).

PLEASE TAKE CARE this week however, as the carpark itself is very icy. ❄️🌨️ Gritters have attended to try and ensure it's as safe as possible, but extra care is required. Please do park around the front if you are concerned about slipping (especially if you have strong dogs or are carrying cat boxes etc).

If anyone needs assistance, please just phone us (01695 302602) when you arrive and we will come out to you to help.

Many thanks. 😊