Advice

Orchard House Veterinary Centre

Catherine Waters career advice

21 April 2021
Why did you want to become an RVN? I grew up with various pets from a young age and have always enjoyed caring and looking after animals. If someone said to you that they wanted to be an RVN, what advice would you give? Being an RVN is a very rewarding job. No two days are the same and I
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Orchard House Veterinary Centre

Jack Porteous career advice

21 April 2021
Why did you want to become a Veterinary Surgeon? Becoming a vet was something I had decided to do before I was old enough to really make decisions. I have always loved animals and I wanted a job where I would be using my head and my hands rather than a traditional office job. If someone said to you that
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Easter dangers for pets

12 March 2021
Easter dangers for pets are available nationwide and they included things like easter eggs, hot cross buns, cakes and spring flowers. Whilst these are Easter treats for us, they are easter dangers for pets and can be deadly. Knowing what is dangerous for your pet, and what to do if the worst happens is important. We have made a blog
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Your pet’s first visit to the vet

22 January 2021
Once your four legged friend has had a day or two to get settled give us a call to arrange an appointment! Your pet’s first visit to the vet is an important one! What to expect at your pet’s first visit to the vet The first visit is different than future visits because your vet will take time to get
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Christmas dangers for pets

1 October 2020
This time of year is filled with joy, presents, festivities and food, but of course there are Christmas dangers for pets around every corner! So, the important question is, what foods and products commonly seen over the Christmas period is toxic to pets? Hexham, Stocksfield and Bellingham have an abundance of Christmas related events and a lot of items on
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Paws For Thought – Spring Petcare Roundup

9 March 2020
Spring is here at last!  At least, it’s close enough around the corner for us to get excited by the prospect of brighter weather and longer walks in the woods with our four-legged friends. As the days get longer, the sap rises and the leaves get greener, we reckon it’s the perfect time for a roundup blog with exciting news
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