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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Posted in Small Animal, Surgical January 10, 2019 The gorgeous Dexter came in last week for a nose job- which, in this case, was not for cosmetic purposes! As is common with many brachycephalic dogs and cats, Dexter suffers from a condition known as BOAS- brachycephalic obstructive airway … Continue reading
Dental disease in older dogs
Posted in Small Animal, Surgical October 12, 2018 Basil is a 14 year old, male Parson Russell Terrier. With his increasingly bad breath and noted poor dental health, the decision was made to undergo a general anaesthetic in order to extract the severely affected teeth and to scale … Continue reading
Paulerspury Vets Opening Tuesday 1st May!
Posted in Equine, Farm Animal, Small Animal, Surgical April 24, 2018Exciting news as our Paulerspury Small Animal Clinic, located at the same site as Towcester Equine Vets (Plum Park Farm), is OFFICIALLY opening on Tuesday 1st May 2018! We will be open for bookings from 9am – 10:30am Monday to … Continue reading
Receptionist Needed to Join Our Team
Posted in Farm Animal, Small Animal, Surgical September 1, 2017An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our established friendly team of veterinary receptionists at the Burcote Road surgery. The ideal candidate will be confident, work at a fast pace and be prepared to take part in administration … Continue reading
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Come and See us at the Blakesley Show!
Posted in Farm Animal, Small Animal, Surgical August 3, 2017Once again we are delighted to be sponsoring and attending Blakesley Show this year! It is being held this Saturday 5th August 2017, 8am-5pm at Blakesley, Heath Farm, Towcester, NN12 8HN. The Show is a traditional rural show with around … Continue reading
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Vet Nurse
Posted in Small Animal, Surgical November 15, 2016We are currently seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team of night nurses. The ideal candidate needs to be self-motivated with a passion for providing a high standard of patient care. Flexible shift pattern considered to suit … Continue reading
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Storm’s thank you
Posted in Small Animal, Surgical July 23, 2014Storm is a your typical beautiful and loveable yellow Labrador Retriever who lives by the sea in Essex. Sadly for him he had suffered from chronic severe ear infections for many years and was not responding to medical treatment. His … Continue reading
Surgical Referrals Winter Newsletter 2013
Posted in Surgical December 17, 2013WINTER NEWSLETTER 2013 So Christmas is upon us again and it seems only yesterday that we were wishing everyone a Happy New Year. At Towcester Veterinary Centre Surgical Referrals we have seen a steady increase in referrals over the year … Continue reading
Latest thoughts on the treatment of Impinging Dorsal Spinous Processes (DSPs)
Posted in Equine, Horses, Surgical August 9, 2013DSP impingement, colloquially known as “Kissing Spines” is a common cause of back pain in horses (1). The normal spaces between these uppermost process of the horse’s vertebral column are reduced and pain arises from the bone to bone contact … Continue reading
Young bones heal quickly
Posted in Small Animal, Surgical August 6, 2013Meet the lovely Reggie – sweet enough to eat isn’t he! He is an Italian Greyhound, a very dainty sighthound breed. At the tender age of 3 months he broke his tibia (shin bone) one Sunday afternoon. He was a … Continue reading
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