the vale veterinary group

We will publish a regular Newsletter here on our website to keep you up-dated with developments in our veterinary practice and other news and features that we feel might benefit you.

In keeping with the huge growth in the internet and the number of people online (33 million people in the UK, would you believe it!), we are delighted to have launched our practice website.

This site is designed for new and existing customers alike and provides a wealth of information about the veterinary practice and pet healthcare in general.

We encourage you to use the website as a source of information as it will be updated regularly to ensure that the latest contact details, opening hours and information on our services are always at your fingertips.

Regular visitors to the Kidderminster surgery will have noticed that the car park has now been extended and the new facilities are now complete.

Apart from much needed extra car parking we now have a large modern surgical suite complete with two operating theatres and separate dog, cat and rabbit wards to make your pets stay as comfortable and stress free as possible.

If you would like to see "behind the scenes" please ask for an appointment at reception.

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We were delighted to be nominated for and to win a "No Barriers" award in April this year.

The award scheme was set up in memory of Mike Oborski a long standing Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire county councillor who died in 2007, but had initiated the project based on a similar scheme in Poland.

The awards celebrated individuals, businesses and other organisations that had gone "the extra mile" for people with disabilities.

The Kidderminster practice won the award for "providing fully accessible facilities and a helpful service to customers with disabilities."

Read the full story as it appeared in the Kidderminster Shuttle by following the link below.

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As part of our commitment to the lifelong health of our patients we would like to draw attention to a troublesome eye condition which you need to be aware of. Kerato-Conjunctivitis Sicca(KCS), also known as ‘Dry Eye’ commonly affects Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, West Highland White Terriers, Cocker Spaniels , Shih Tzus and associated cross breeds.

The condition can be diagnosed by a simple test, which causes no discomfort and can be performed without sedation.

As many as 1 in 10 dogs of the above breeds are affected and the condition can start at any age. As early signs are easily missed, irreversible changes can occur before a diagnosis is made. The Schirmer Tear Test (STT) is the only reliable way to ensure accurate diagnosis to avoid this early damage.

We are offering a free test to high risk breeds.This will be performed by one of our fully trained nursing team and any abnormal results will be referred to a veterinary surgeon for further advice and treatment if appropriate.

You are therefore invited to telephone for a ‘FREE DRY EYE TEST’. These appointments are available every weekday and will take only a few minutes.

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As part of National Pet Month in April, staff and their families from both branches of the Vale Veterinary Group completed a 4 mile sponsored dog walk along the bluebell trail of Shrawley Woods. With the generous support of our clients, and medical suppliers, we raised a total of £1430 which we donated to Forest Cat Welfare, Forest Dog Rescue and Wyre Forest Animal Trust. We had an enthusiastic response from the staff, along with their 11 dogs, all of whom got on well. Both people and dogs had a great time, even through the rain towards the end. We would like to thank our clients for their kind donations and support for the event.