Monthly Archives: December 2024

EMS Placements

A really important part of our work is helping to inspire and train future vets and nurses to join the profession. We regularly take vet students as part of their training to help expand their knowledge and practical skills. We try to tailor each student’s experience to help focus on areas they feel they want to develop which can range [...]

2024-12-05T08:32:44+00:00December 5th, 2024|

Confident Conversations about Physiotherapy with Gillian

Team Westport recently held a CPD evening at our Linlithgow branch with the topic "Confident Conversations about Physiotherapy". The guest speaker was the brilliant Charlotte Swarbrick, Senior Veterinary Physiotherapist and a Clinical Educator! During the talk Charlotte discussed some case studies she has seen, the type of physiotherapy she provides to patients, cases that physiotherapy can be used [...]

2024-12-05T08:32:18+00:00December 5th, 2024|

ISFM Feline Vet Congress with Carolyn

In July this year Carolyn travelled to Dublin to attend the annual highlight of the feline vet calendar, the ISFM Feline Vet Congress. This year the focus of the congress was Acute Upper Urinary Tract Disease, including Ureteral Obstruction often leading to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).  The Ureters are each a long outflow tube running from the kidney to [...]

2024-12-05T08:31:43+00:00December 5th, 2024|

Embracing Advanced Veterinary Care: Stuart’s TPLO Mastery Journey

At Westport Veterinary Clinic, our dedication to excellence in pet care is underpinned by a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement. This ethos is exemplified by Stuart, as well as every team member, through their active participation in specialised training courses. Stuart's recent educational venture in Bristol, focusing on Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery, highlights our clinic's [...]

2024-12-05T08:31:11+00:00December 5th, 2024|

Masterclass in Canine Endoscopy with Sam

Recently, Sam attended the Masterclass in Canine Endoscopy, an inspiring course designed to elevate diagnostic capabilities in veterinary medicine. Led by the esteemed Philip Lhermette, (who literally wrote the textbook) the training offered a detailed exploration of flexible endoscopy's potential, leaving Sam eager to bring advanced diagnostics directly to our owners and pets here at Westport Vets. A Practical Journey [...]

2024-12-03T17:46:26+00:00December 3rd, 2024|