Stanley House Veterinary Group

30/05/2026

Last weekend, on a truly beautiful day, our veterinary nurses Joe and Georgia celebrated their wedding day surrounded by family and friends.
Everyone at Stanley House Vets would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations and wish them both a lifetime of love, happiness, and success as they begin this exciting new chapter together.
Congratulations to you both! 💐💍

30/05/2026

🐾 Limited Time Vaccination Restart Offer 🐾

Has your pet’s vaccination lapsed? Don’t worry — we’re here to help get them back on track 💙

For a limited time, we’re restarting your pet’s vaccination course for the price of a single booster vaccine!

✅ Full restart course for just £66
✅ Includes a nose-to-tail health check
✅ Helps protect against serious and potentially fatal diseases

📅 Offer valid for restart vaccinations given between 1st June 2026 – 31st July 2026

We’re also offering 20% OFF kennel cough vaccinations when given at the same appointment.

If your pet’s vaccinations have expired, now is the perfect time to get them protected again.

📞 Call us today on 01282 863892 to book your appointment or speak to our team.

Don’t forget — annual vaccinations and health checks are included in our Pet Health Plan membership at no extra cost!

🐶🐱 We look forward to seeing you soon,
Stanley House Vets

29/05/2026

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾
Continuing our A–Z of what RVNs do in practice 💙
🧪 U – Urinary Work-Ups
Veterinary nurses are trained to perform urinalysis testing to help aid diagnosis and treatment for our patients. This can include checking urine pH, testing for blood or protein, and examining samples under the microscope for crystals or signs of infection. These tests provide valuable information about your pet’s health and help guide the best treatment plan.
💉 V – Venepuncture
Our nurses are skilled in taking blood samples for a wide range of diagnostic tests. This can include pre-anaesthetic blood tests before procedures, wellness screening during senior clinics, or emergency blood tests where rapid results are vital for patient care. Blood sampling plays an important role in monitoring and maintaining your pet’s health.
⚖️ W – Weigh & Worming Clinics
Nurses often run puppy and kitten clinics to help young pets build positive experiences at the practice from an early age. These appointments are a great opportunity to monitor growth and weight gain, discuss flea and worming treatments, and provide advice on nutrition, behaviour, and training. Our aim is to support both pets and owners through every stage of early development.

28/05/2026

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾
Continuing our A–Z of what RVNs do in practice 💙
📝 R – Record Keeping
Veterinary nurses keep detailed records of every patient in our care to ensure nothing is missed. This includes monitoring observations, updating inpatient records, and completing anaesthetic charts throughout procedures — all while following strict GDPR and confidentiality guidelines. Our nurses are also multi-skilled and often support reception duties, including answering phones, booking appointments, and assisting clients with payments.
🦷 S – Schedule 3 Dental Procedures
Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act Schedule 3, Registered Veterinary Nurses are qualified to carry out certain procedures delegated by a veterinary surgeon. One example of this is dental scaling. Our nurses are able to perform nurse-led dental procedures, including taking dental x-rays and professionally scaling teeth to help maintain your pet’s oral health.
🚑 T – Triaging Emergencies
Veterinary nurses are often among the first to respond when emergency patients arrive at the practice. They are trained to quickly assess patients, take vital observations, and provide immediate emergency care while assisting the vet with diagnosis and treatment planning. Their quick thinking and calm approach are vital in emergency situations.
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28/05/2026

🌻 Stanley House Vets Sunflower Challenge 🌻

We’re proud to be taking part in the Pendleside Hospice Corporate Challenge 2026 to help raise vital funds for local hospice care. The challenge brings businesses together to support the incredible work Pendleside does for patients and families across our community.

For just £3, you can claim your very own sunflower sapling and join our challenge! 🌻
Grow your sunflower, watch it thrive, and the tallest sunflower by 28th August will WIN a luxury hamper! 🎁

To take part:
🌻 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/stanley-house-vets-6?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL
🌻 Once donated, email [email protected] with your full name and preferred branch for collection (Colne, Burnley or Barnoldswick)
🌻 Grow your sunflower and send us a photo with measurements before judging!

Every donation helps support the amazing care provided by Pendleside Hospice, which relies heavily on fundraising and community support to continue its work.

Let’s see who can grow the tallest sunflower! 🌻💛

27/05/2026

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾
Continuing our A–Z of what RVNs do in practice 💙
🦴 O – Osteoarthritis Support
Our nurses can help support pets suffering with osteoarthritis by discussing the signs to look out for and ways to make home life more comfortable. This can include advice on using rugs or carpets to prevent slipping, weight management, and supplements that may help improve mobility and comfort. Our nurse Jennah also provides physiotherapy consultations, which can greatly benefit arthritic patients and help maintain their quality of life.
💉 P – Post-Operative Care & Checks
Following any surgery or procedure, our nurses carefully monitor patients to ensure their recovery is progressing well. From immediate recovery after anaesthesia, to discharge appointments, follow-up nurse clinics, and courtesy calls the next day, nurses play a vital role in supporting pets and their owners throughout recovery. Patient health, comfort, and welfare are always our top priority.
💙 Q – Quality of Life Support
Veterinary nurses are also here to support owners and pets through later life and end-of-life care decisions. Our nurses provide senior health clinics to discuss changes in health, mobility, and behaviour as pets age. We understand these conversations can be difficult, and our nurses are trained to provide compassionate support, guidance, and reassurance — helping owners make informed decisions and directing them to helpful support services when the time comes to say goodbye.

26/05/2026

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾
Did you know Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) do so much more than assist in consultations and surgery? Here are just a few of the important roles our nurses carry out every day to help care for your pets 💙
🔬 L – Laboratory Technician
Our nurses are trained to run in-house blood and urine tests, helping us diagnose and treat pets quickly. This can include counting blood cells, checking urine concentration, and examining samples under the microscope to give vets valuable information about your pet’s health.
🏥 M – Monitoring Inpatients
When pets stay with us during the day or overnight, our nurses provide dedicated inpatient care. This includes regular monitoring, giving medications, checking food and fluid intake, and making sure each pet’s kennel is comfortable and suited to their individual needs. Our nurses play a huge role in keeping patients safe, comfortable, and cared for while they are with us.
🥣 N – Nutrition Advice
Our nurses are here to support owners with nutrition advice at every stage of a pet’s life. From weight and worming clinics for puppies and kittens, to helping adult pets maintain a healthy weight, our team can guide you on the best diet for your pet. We also run our Body Condition Matters clinics to support pets needing help with weight management, and can advise on specialist diets for conditions such as kidney, urinary, or liver disease.
💙 Thank you to all RVNs for the incredible work they do every single day! 💙
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26/05/2026

**** EXCITING NEWS ****

We're taking part in Pendleside Hospice's Corporate Challenge 2026!

From 1st June until 31st September, our team will be completing various fundraising events to help raise money for Pendleside Hospice.

Here are a few things we have planned:

- Sunflower growing competition (June- August)
- Pendle Pub Walk - 13th June
- Tough Mudder - 25th July
- Yorkshire 3 Peaks (date tbc)
- Cake sales

If you would like to sponsor us for any of our activities please use the link below.

We will keep you updated with everything we do!
Thank you for helping us raise money for this amazing cause.



https://www.justgiving.com/page/stanley-house-vets-6

22/05/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER WARNING ☀️

With temperatures expected to rise next week, please take extra care with your pets:

🌡️ 23–25 May: 20–24°C
🌡️ 26–29 May: 17–21°C

🐾 Walk dogs early morning or late evening
🐾 Keep pets cool, hydrated, and in the shade
🐾 Never leave pets in cars — even for a few minutes
🐾 Hot pavements can burn paws quickly
🐾 Watch for signs of heatstroke: heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, or collapse

If you are concerned about your pet, please contact us immediately on 01282 863892!
https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/practice-news/vets-urge-pet-owners-to-protect-pets-during-bank-holiday-weekend-heatwave/
Stay safe and keep those tails wagging 💛
With love,
Stanley House Vets

☀️ Temperatures are set to soar this Bank Holiday weekend, and while many of us will be enjoying the sunshine, the hot weather can pose serious risks to our pets.

Every year, our veterinary teams see cases of heatstroke and dehydration that can become life-threatening very quickly. Dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets can all struggle in high temperatures, so it's important to take extra precautions to keep them safe.

🐾 Walk dogs during the cooler parts of the day
💧 Make sure pets always have access to fresh water
🌳 Provide plenty of shade and cool resting areas
🚗 Never leave pets in cars, conservatories or poorly ventilated spaces
🔥 Check pavements and artificial grass before walks to avoid burnt paws

Watch for signs of heatstroke, including excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, wobbliness or collapse.

If you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke, move them somewhere cool, offer water and contact your veterinary practice immediately for advice.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine responsibly with your pets. ❤️

Read more here: https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/practice-news/vets-urge-pet-owners-to-protect-pets-during-bank-holiday-weekend-heatwave/

or here specifically for dogs: https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/seasonal-dog-advice/how-to-prevent-heatstroke-in-dogs/

21/05/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Notice – Monday 25th May

We will be operating on an emergencies only basis at Colne on the Bank Holiday Monday. Barnoldswick and Burnley CLOSED

🚑 We’ll still be here to help clients with emergencies, but there will be no routine or standard appointments available that day.

Thank you and enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend 🐾