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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Westport Vets recently hosted an in house CPD for their staff members on the 11th October to talk about Conflict Management in the workplace. Westport Vets recently hosted an in house CPD for their staff members on the 11th October to talk about Conflict Management in the workplace. The talk [...]

This Wednesday, Yasmin traveled down to Nottingham Vet School to take part in their CPD ultrasound course, specifically focussing on the abdominal organs. First, they were shown how to properly set up the ultrasound machine. From selecting the correct probe, to adjusting the frequency and gain, to ensure it was [...]

Team Westport recently held a full day in-house CPD for the team with the topic of Performance Under Pressure! The course was provided by Core Cognition, and presented by the brilliant Dr Stephen Hearns and Professor Patrick Pollock. Dr Hearns is a Consultant with Scotland's Medical Retrieval Service, and Professor Pollock is [...]