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As with any business in Rugeley, a vet practice such as ours at D&T Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner. Depending on the size of the practice, this can include: Practice …
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A patient care assistant in Rugeley works alongside and supports the whole practice team to achieve the highest standards of patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse (RVN) they will assist with monitoring of inpatients, infection control and handling animals safely for procedures such as injections, blood …
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Ask most veterinary practices in Rugeley and they will tell you that their Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are at the very heart of everything they do, we are no different here at D & T Vets. Such is the respect for RVNs that a whole month is dedicated to celebrating their roles – Veterinary …
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With an extended bank holiday on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number: Thursday 2 June 2022 – Spring bank holiday Both Rugeley and Stafford will be CLOSED Friday 3 …
With an extended bank holiday here, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 2 May 2022 will vary from our usual opening hours. Both Rugeley and Stafford will be CLOSED. If your pet needs emergency or out of hours care or treatment, please call 01889 582023 for further information.
Whether you’re planning a weekend break or a few days at home, we will be here over the Easter weekend should you need us; however, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please familiarise yourself with our opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend. 15.04.2022 (Good Friday) – 8am to 3pm (both Rugeley …
Spring in Rugeley is an exciting time for most of us, pets included! Lighter nights mean more opportunities for being outdoors in the Rugeley area. To ensure a happy and safe season for your animals, take a minute to make yourself aware of hidden dangers which could lead to a poorly pet. Fleas, ticks …
Our veterinary surgeons in Rugeley (commonly known as vets) serve the healthcare needs of animals. Once qualified as a vet, there are many roles such as teaching, research, government and clinical work. Clinical vets can work with farm animals, zoo animals, horses, laboratory animals, pets or a mixture. It is an incredibly diverse and challenging …
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Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs in Rugeley? Maybe out on walks, our at the local park in Rugeley, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. Kennel Cough, or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a very contagious respiratory disease. It’s transmitted by close …
Do you own a tortoise and live in Rugeley? If so, it is recommended to have a worm count carried out on your tortoise twice a year. A worm count can be carried out by obtaining a faecal sample, which can be tested in practice. It is common for tortoises to have a low-level worm …