Inglis Veterinary Centre, Cowdenbeath

25/06/2024

Are you planning to travel with your pet? ✈️

Timing is very important so please get in touch with us in plenty of time to arrange the appropriate vaccinations and documents for your pet which can vary depending on your destination.

Instead of the previous pet passport system, pets now need a new document, known as an animal health certificate. Animal health certificates must be signed by an Official Vet within 10 days of travel.

When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs:

🐾 a microchip
🐾 a valid rabies vaccination
🐾 an animal health certificate (unless you have a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland)
🐾 tapeworm treatment for dogs if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta

Please visit this link to see the current requirements for travel to the EU. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad

24/06/2024

Happy Rabbit Awareness Week! If you have any rabbits be sure to send us a picture of their lovely faces!

21/06/2024

Puppy Parties 🥳

Meet some of our latest puppy party graduates who had lots of fun on Monday! 🐾

Enrolling your puppy in our puppy party course is a great way to allow your puppy to socialise in a safe environment 🐶

If you have a new puppy and would like to come along please call us on 01383 734380 or email [email protected]. We'd love to meet you and your pup! ❤️

If you have any questions about the course please get in touch. Our friendly team are here to help 😊

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18/06/2024

Our vet Mary loved meeting these two adorable pups recently 😍

Can you guess what breed they are? 🐶🐾

16/06/2024

Happy Fur-ther's Day! Let's see some photos of all the pet dads out there!

03/06/2024

Meet Kayleigh ⭐

Hi, I'm Kayleigh and I qualified as an RVN in 2010. At home I have a crazy Petit Basset Griffen Vendeen, who absolutely loves the sound of his own voice, a guinea pig, and a skinny pig as well as 2 beautiful children... there's never a dull moment!!

I have since branched off and followed my passion for rehabilitation in the form of hydrotherapy. I have been doing hydrotherapy now for 10 years, based at our Healthy Pets branch, meeting lots of lovely patients and making friendships with clients over the years. One of the favourite parts of my job is building up relationships with my patients and watching them go through the rehabilitation process, seeing the positive impact it has on them and their lifestyles, but also supporting clients through the process too.

Also part of our amazing Healthy Pets team are Alex, Claire and Nicole. Claire and Alex both qualified as hydrotherapists in 2022, leading lots of patients through the rehabilitation journey, and Nicole has been assisting with hydrotherapy since 2015, helping patients reach their rehabilitation goals and making lots of friends and memories over the years! 🐶🐱

Pictured is Kayleigh and Nicole in the Hydrotherapy tank 😊

31/05/2024

⭐ Veterinary Nurse Awareness month ⭐

We would like to thank our amazing nurses for everything you do for animals every day 🐾💕

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31/05/2024

⭐ Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month ⭐

Meet Abigail 👋
I have been working In veterinary for the past 8 years as a VCA. My dream come true! The SVN course is lots of fun but can be a bit challenging working full time and doing college at the same time. I also have my three boys (my fur children) that like to keep me on my toes 24/7 😘. I love all aspects of my job! My favourite part has always been working in wards, helping animals recover from surgery being there when they wake up and nursing them while they are unwell. I love to be the one who’s there for them during these times it’s such a rewarding part of my job. You will always find me giving cuddles or singing songs to them. Every day is different and there is always something new to learn! Couldn’t do it without the support of my colleagues and my clinical coach 😄

Thank you for all your hard work 💗

30/05/2024

⭐ Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month ⭐

Meet Melissa ⭐

Hello I'm Melissa 👋

I'm a final year veterinary nursing student at the main Hospital in Dunfermline. I first started my career with Inglis in 2019 as an Animal Care Assistant. I was then given the fantastic opportunity to complete my veterinary nursing diploma which I absolutely love.

I have a real passion for all aspects of my job but I really enjoy patient care within the wards. This includes recovering patients from surgery and caring for poorly inpatients supporting them through their treatment plan and giving TLC during their time with us. 🥰
I look forward to completing my course and further developing my nursing skills to provide the best care for your furry friends. Once I graduate, I hope to continue my nursing career with my Inglis family who have been an amazing support so far guiding me to achieve my goal 👏

Thank you for all your hard work Melissa ❤️

29/05/2024

⭐ Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month ⭐

Meet Becca 👋 (You may recognise Becca from the Kinross branch)

Hi I'm Becca. I have been an SVN since September and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Working in practice since 2021. I always knew nursing was what I wanted to do. I am enjoying the extra responsibilities, learning more and being involved with face to face consults with clients and their pets.
I have horses at home so I am still unsure if equine nursing is something I would like to specialise in the future. But I do also enjoy working with small animals. My favourite aspects of studying to be a nurse are definitely learning on the job, everyday you learn something new and no two days are the same. I can't wait to work through the rest of my exams and qualify one day!! 🥰

Thank you for all your hard work Becca ❤️

28/05/2024

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month ⭐

Today we would like to introduce you all to Jess ⭐

Hi I'm Jess 😊
Being a Veterinary Nurse was always my dream job. Having the opportunity to progress at work from being a CCA to ACA and now following my dream as an SVN is amazing! Working full time alongside a busy course can be intense but the help from my colleagues and gaining experience from working in a busy Hospital helps massively (the animal cuddles help too!🐶🐱)
I have enjoyed my time as a SVN so far and can't wait to continue learning new skills 🥰

Thanks for all your hard work Jess ❤️

27/05/2024

VNAM ⭐

Our nursing team is made up of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN), Student Veterinary Nurses (SVN) and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) 🩺

Each role has their own special part in your pets’ journey with us 🥰

This week we will be introducing you to our five employed SVNs who are completing their training with us. They all worked as VCAs before starting their journey to progress to RVNs. It is a great opportunity that we can offer.

The training involves; going to college for blocks throughout their studies, completing assignments and written and practical exams. This is all along working full time too! 🩺 All their training must be completed with a qualified Vet or Nurse observing them and be completed at an approved training practice. To be an approved training practice we must meet all the RCVS requirements for training veterinary nurses. This involves passing regular inspections by the course organiser. The training takes 2.5 years to complete. We also have visiting SVNs who are enrolled in the college or degree course and come to us for placement throughout their course.

Melissa and Sara are in their second year of training and recently completed their last exam! ⭐ They are based mainly in our hospital in Dunfermline but help at the branches too.
Becca is our first year Student in our Kinross branch. You will always find her smiling and happy to help 😃
Abi and Jess are in their first year of training and also based mainly in our hospital in Dunfermline. They have their next exam soon and we wish them lots of luck for it ❤️

Today, we're thrilled to shine the spotlight on Sara! ⭐

Hello 👋🏼 my name is Sara,
I’m a Student Veterinary Nurse heading into my final year of my course at SRUC Oatridge. I’ve been with Inglis Vets for 3 years and I’m thrilled to graduate next year and become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I am extremely passionate and love working with such a fantastic team in providing the best care for our patients. I have the benefit of working with and learning from a group of remarkable Vets and Nurses from both a surgical aspect and in-patient care and recovery. I have a passion for animal care and eagerly anticipate a progressive career both learning and sharing my experience 😊

Thank you for all your hard work Sara 💗

21/05/2024

⭐ Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month ⭐

Cat behaviour 🐱

I’m Lynette Bonnema, I started my nursing journey 25 years ago now (yikes!😆) .
I have always loved all things feline and when the ISFM launched their feline nursing diploma I jumped at the opportunity! I was in the first group to get the Diploma in Feline Nursing as well as the advanced certificate in Feline Behaviour a few years later.

This does not make me a certified behaviourist but it does mean I can help explain certain behaviours that may concerns you. I can help with the little things like pee-ing outside the litter tray or introducing the cat to the baby etc.

If you need any advice regarding behaviour, want to talk about your cat’s diagnosis or even just want to chat about how great your cat is give I'm here to help! 🥰

You can make a telemed appointment with me by contacting the Client Care on 01383 722818 📞
Or send an email to - [email protected] 📧

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18/05/2024

Sugar called in at our Alloa branch on Monday for her monthly Librela injection.

Sugar turned 14 years old this month - Happy Birthday Sugar! 🥳❤️

16/05/2024

Meet Benji 🐶

Benji was very poorly after eating some sticks. He had surgery to remove these and is now on the mend 🥰

We’re delighted that Benji is doing so well post op! Look at that little face 😍💙

14/05/2024

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month! 😊

At Inglis Vets we have a team of 28 Veterinary Nurses across our hospital and branches. You have hopefully met a few of them on your visits 🥰

Many of our nurses have completed additional certificates in various areas and two of our nurses are due to start certificates soon. These topics include -

🩺 Emergency and critical care (ECC)
🩺 Anaesthesia
🩺 Behaviour
🩺 Feline medicine
🩺 Surgical nursing

Completion of a certificate involves additional training and completion of assignments and exams. ✏️

Three of our nurses have completed the ECC certificate. This course is provided by Vets Now and is a recognised qualification completed over 18 months which helps develop skills when dealing with emergencies and caring for critically ill pets that may present in the veterinary practice. This course requires modules to be completed every 2-4 weeks and a final written and practical exam.

Pictured is Trish, one of our dedicated night nurses who has completed the ECC certificate and feels it helps her greatly in her role dealing with emergencies out of hours. 🏥

13/05/2024

🥳🐶🐾 PUPPY PARTIES 🐾🐶🥳

Start Date: Monday 20th May 2024
Venue: Inglis Vets Healthy Pets, 142/144 Hospital Hill, Dunfermline, KY11 3AU
Duration: 4 weeks

If you’d like to find out more about our puppy parties please get in touch by email - [email protected] 📧

or call the practice on 01383 734380 to secure your spot.

12/05/2024

We're celebrating International Nurses Day today! Thank you to all our veterinary nurses for everything you do, we couldn't do it without you!

08/05/2024

Look at this cute little bunch 🐱

These adorable Siamese kittens had their 2nd vaccinations with us last week 🥰

06/05/2024

This May we're celebrating Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month! ⭐

Over the course of this month we'll be spreading the word about the amazing work our vet nurses do 👏

Meet Taylor 🩺

Hello, my name is Taylor and I have been a qualified Veterinary Nurse at Inglis Vets for the past seven years, having started my nursing training in 2013. After rescuing my own troublesome dog six years ago I developed a keen interest in canine behaviour and decided to take the leap back into study. After completing my certificate two months ago, I am now in the process of getting my own canine behaviour clinics up and running within Inglis vets, hoping to take on a wide range of canine behavioural cases and work with owners to solve or improve these problems as best as we possibly can ❤️🐾

01/05/2024

May is 'Walk in the Woods Month'. Share a picture of your dog enjoying their favourite spot!

02/04/2024

Meet lovely Luna 💗

This is the very friendly Luna who had an appointment with Clinic Nurse Taylor today. Isn't she just gorgeous??! 😍

01/04/2024

Since it's National Pet Month, we have plenty of advice on responsible pet ownership on our My Family Vet website: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/pet-advice

29/03/2024

HATS ON FOR HOPE 👒

Yesterday we took part in raising awareness for Brain Tumour Research by wearing our Hats for the day! 😀

Here's some of the Inglis team wearing their hats! 🎩

Glenda from the Kirkcaldy branch with her fabulous Easter bonnet 🐣
Shirley and Sarah from the Inverkeithing branch 👏
Rebecca and Sharon from Dunfermline Hospital 🤩

Our amazing clients joined in too! 💗

Millie the Lhasa Apso was booked in for a dental procedure at our Alloa branch. We were delighted when her owners returned to collect Millie wearing hats in support of the cause! Here they are with Client Care Advisor, Lorna. 🥰

Some of the team were busy making goodies for fabulous yummy bake sales too! 🧁

Thank you and well done to everyone who took part! 👏

If you would like to donate to Brain Tumour Research we have a Just Giving page 👉 https://bit.ly/3IZU6em

27/03/2024

Is your cat microchipped? 🐱💕

Microchipping is by far the most effective and quickest way of identifying lost pets! When a microchip is scanned, it can easily be matched to your contact details. So if your cat ever goes missing a quick scan and check of the database is all it takes to get them safely back home. 🥰

As you may, or may not, be aware new rules mean cats in England must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks.

Booking a microchipping appointment is easy 😊

If your cat has had a health check by an Inglis Vet you can book an appointment with the Clinic Nurse using our online booking system - https://bit.ly/3UJURiN
Or call us on 01383 722818 📞

26/03/2024

Nothing says Spring more than Daffodils 🌸🌼

But did you know that Spring time flowers like daffodils and tulips are poisonous to our pets? 🤒

Ingestion of the bulb, plant or flower can cause problems such as:

⚠️ Nausea
⚠️ Drooling
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Diarrhoea
⚠️ Abnormal breathing
⚠️ Abdominal pain
⚠️ in more severe cases, problems with the heart.

If you suspect your pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have please contact us straight away for advice - 01383 722818 📞

25/03/2024

Say hello to lovely Buster 👋💙

We had the pleasure of meeting Buster the West Highland White Terrier today. He was a super good boy for his health check and 2nd vaccination 😍

Here he is pictured with Vet Briony! 🥰❤️

25/03/2024

Easter Pet Safety tips 🐣🐰

🍫 If you are planning an Easter Egg hunt please ensure you keep any chocolate Easter eggs out of your pets reach. Chocolate is poisonous for cats and dogs. So is the sweetener xylitol.
⛔ Keep hot cross buns away from your pets. All grapes, raisins, sultanas as well as foods that contain them are highly toxic to dogs.
🍖 You might think it's a nice idea to give your pet a tasty lamb bone as a treat this Easter but please don't! Cooked bones can cause blockages and can splinter inside your pets stomach.
🌸 Easter lilies make lovely decorations but they can be fatal to our feline friends if ingested! Be careful to keep them well out of reach.

We're open as normal over Easter and for any emergencies call our pet Hospital on 01383 722 818 📞

23/03/2024

Don't forget, if your pet is a member of the Inglis Vets Care Plan, you can access loads of benefits including routine vaccinations and monthly flea and worming treatment! 🐾

Find out more on our website or get in touch with your local branch to sign up today 🐶

👉 https://bit.ly/3x8zQ7D
📞 01383 722818

13/03/2024

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We have had a entire male ginger cat handed in. He is not chipped. He was found near the motorway exit for the A92 Cowdenbeath. The cat is injured and we are trying to trace the owners. Please call 01383 510 999.

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

https://bit.ly/38nq9lq

04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

http://bit.ly/34QoqY1

28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022

11/04/2022

It's National Pet Day! Will you be doing anything special for your pet today?

03/04/2022

Hit like if you agree 💗

30/03/2022

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