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Soaring slug and snail populations pose threat to local dogs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/28/2008 - 12:37
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Soggy weather conditions have again provided an ideal environment for a huge increase in the UK’s populations of slugs and snails, and this could pose a serious risk to dogs that accidentally or habitually eat these slippery pests.

Borrajo's veterinary surgeons, John Borrajo, warns owners to be on the look out for signs that their dog has, or may be prone to picking up a lungworm infection.

Pet of the Month

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September’s “Pet of the Month” is Lara Mcshane, a 10 year old Labrador. Since on the 1st of May 2008, Lara weighed 37.9 Kg (6 stone). The vet advised Mr Mcshane that Lara needed to lose weight. One of our nurses advised him on ways that could help Lara lose weight during a one to one nurse’s clinic and, 3 months later, she weighed 31.9Kg (5 stone).

Lorraine - Receptionist

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 13:42
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Lorraine has worked at the Birstall Clinic for 9 years. She is our receptionist and her responsibilities include; greeting clients, making appointments and answering the phone.

Her hobbies are, going to shows with her dog and riding her horse.

Kelly - Veterinary Nursing Assistant

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 13:35
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My name is Kelly and I have been a trainee veterinary nurse at Borrajo's since June 07, after starting off at Brooksby Agricultural College.

I enjoy my job and I am looking forward to eventually going to nurse's college. i get many rewards from my job, it is very rewarding to see an unwell animal return to it's owner happy and healthy. I also do a lot of pet sitting for the clients here.

I have a cat, hamster and gecko of my own. Outside of work I enjoy kickboxing and travelling. Through my work as a veterinary nurse I hope to one day work in Africa with wild animals.

Rachael - Veterinary Nursing Assistant

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 13:31
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My name is Rachael and I have been at Borrajo's since January 2007. I enjoy my job and it is very rewarding. I am looking forward to starting college and studying to become a qualified nurse. I am currently doing Key Skills in preparation for college this year. I have three cats and a bird of my own. Outside of work I enjoy reading and going out.

Clare - Student Veterinary Nurse

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 13:23
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Hi my name is Clare, I have been working at Borrajo's for 3 years. I am currently a student nurse, doing my two year training at college to become a qualified nurse. This involves me completing an in-practice portfolio with which Louise helps me and assesses me.

My role at work includes; dealing with the pet insurance forms, along with duties such as assisting with anaesthetics, taking blood samples, reception duties and the general nursing of patients.

Carianne - RVN and Head Nurse

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 13:16
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Carrianne is a registered Veterinary Nurse. She first joined the practice in September 1995 and qualified in January 2003.

She is one of Two head nurses at the Birstall surgery. Her roles and responsibilities include carrying out minor surgical procedures, taking radiographs, taking blood samples, placing intravenous catheters, carrying out urine analysis and the general day to day joint leadership of the nursing team at Birstall.She also runs nursing clinics, including weight watchers, dental and geriatric - fit for life clinics.

Johnny - Vet

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Johnny graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2005. After spending one year in the Greek Military Forces he joined the Borrajo's team in April 2007. Johnny's main areas of interest are small animal soft tissue and orthapaedic surgery and neurology. He is currently studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Small Animals).

He has a passion for travelling and different cultures, his dream is to travel all over the world. He also enjoys learning foreign languages, Salsa and looking after his very demanding cat Phoebe!

John Borrajo - Senior Vet and Partner

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 10:01
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John fulfilled his childhood ambition by qualifying as a vet from Liverpool in 1980 and he gained his certificate in radiology in 1989. He joined Mike Hayes in Leicester in 1987 and became a partner in 1991. He is keen on all aspects of small animal work, but special interests are radiography, ultrasound and surgery.

Outside work he has four children and attends a local church. Recreational pastimes include road cycling, camping, canoeing and kayaking.

New website launched

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 10:27
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As you can see our new website is now finished!

Over the last few months we have been putting this new site together and are very pleased with how it has turned out. As well as information about each of the clinics there is also a lot of general information about pet care, diet and other useful topics.

The site will be continually updated with new information building up a valuable source of information for all of our customers.

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