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The fireworks season is fast approaching

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 13:09
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The fireworks season is fast approaching - a time of year many pet owners dread. Hundreds of pets have noise phobias and in many cases, controlling them can be a challenge.

For more advice on protecting your pets ready our article on noise phobias.

Saadiya Mangerra leaves Borrajos

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 16:34
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It is with sadness that we inform you that Vet Saadiya Mangerra will be leaving us in August. Presently she is on maternity leave and for family reasons she will not be returning

We would like to wish Saadiya and her family every success in the future.

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).

Teresa Wake - Vet

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 14:07
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Teresa qualified as a vet at the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort) in South Africa in 1993. She moved to England in 1994. She joined the practise in 1997, working initially at Uppingham road, moving to join the Birstall team in January 2009. Teresa's main interests are in small animal internal medicine and ultrasonography. She now works part-time for Borrajo's having recently become a mother.

Lorraine - Receptionist

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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

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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.

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