Derby

New veterinary practice opens in Alfreton, Derbyshire

Scarsdale Vets, an independent group of veterinary practices in the Midlands, has announced it has opened a new practice in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The purpose-built Alfreton site will operate as a stand-alone practice, functioning independently of Scarsdale’s other ‘First Opinion’ practices. The new facilities include two consulting rooms, an operating theatre,…

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Scarsdale Vets and Derby Wildlife Trust join forces to plant over 30 trees

This week Scarsdale Vets is taking part in tree planting at one of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tree planting is just one of several green initiatives Scarsdale Vets has recently implemented to make its veterinary practices more eco-friendly and to do its bit for the wider environment. On 29…

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Scarsdale Vets hosts free training for veterinary nurses prior to OSCE exams

Scarsdale Vets in Derby has announced it is to hold free training courses in order to help vet nurses successfully complete their Objectively Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). The quarterly event will take place at Pride Veterinary Centre on Monday 26 November between 6-8pm. The event will feature six different tasks…

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Veterinary surgeon becomes a partner at Scarsdale Vets

Scarsdale Vets has announce that Anders Blaabjerg, a senior small animal veterinary surgeon who is based at its Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby, has become a partner of the business. Anders will provide an important link between veterinary surgeons, nurses, interns, students and other staff working at Pride with other…

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4 Paws centre closed following police raid

A 4 Paws centre in South Killingholme has been closed following a raid by the police and RSPCA. The intelligence-led raid saw more than 160 cats and dogs taken away from the clinic. Evidence was then released showing the squalid conditions the animals were kept in and the owner Jodie Fairbrother…

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Pride Veterinary Centre celebrates staff success in diagnostic imaging diploma

Pride Veterinary Centre specialist veterinary radiologist Ian Jones has been newly qualified as a diagnostic imaging specialist. Ian was recently awarded his Diploma from the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI). Ian is one of three specialists in this field at Pride Veterinary Centre who work closely with other specialist services to provide …

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Scarsdale Vet’s practice expands to new premises

As part of their wider expansion plans, Scarsdale Vet’s Mickleover practice will relocate to a newer, larger premises this February. Opening to clients on Monday 12 February 2018, the new site at 73 Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, will offer an increased range of veterinary services within its new location. The practice has…

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Vet group awarded Gold Level status

Pride Veterinary Centre, Scarsdale Vets’ animal hospital in Derbyshire, has been awarded Gold Level status as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Scarsdale Vets is the only Gold rated practice in the city of Derby, with Pride being only one of four Gold level status practices in the county. Pride has been…

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Blue Cross extends offerings with new vet partnerships

Blue Cross is teaming up with three more vet practices to offer discounted treatment for pet owners on a low income. From 1 February, ST Stead in York, Icknield Veterinary Group in Luton and Seymour Vets in Torbay will provide treatment and health check-ups on behalf of the charity for…

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Derby vets help save African animals

Two vets and an equine nurse have given up their time this Christmas to fly to Rwanda, the Gambia and the Maldives, to support international charities who care for a variety of animals from donkeys and cattle to turtles, by providing on-the-ground veterinary expertise and training. Scarsdale Vet’s Robert Howard…

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