Village Vets Formby

02/06/2026

⭐️FIRST VISIT⭐️

It was Teddie’s first visit to us last week! After lots of cuddles, he had a full health check with the vet and got his first flea and working treatment prescribed

Excited to see Teddie grow up!

01/06/2026

🐾National Microchipping Month🐾

June is national microchipping month, microchips are a compulsory requirement for dogs & cats!

Dogs must be microchipped by the time they are 8 weeks old🐶
Cats must be microchipped by 20 weeks old🐱

Microchips are extremely useful to help identify lost pets & they are also needed when travelling abroad with your pet🌍

If you pet needs microchipping, please contact us for more information😊

28/05/2026

✨Meet Vicky✨

Vicky has been with Village vets since 2021! Vicky qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2000 and has worked in small animal practices since🩺

Vicky is "Proud to be part of the fabulous team at Village Vets"! While in practice Vicky has a soft spot for elderly patients and providing palliative care❤️ Vicky also loves seeing our wonderful patients and their owners in practice😊

Vicky has a lovely rescue Greyhound called Gloria🐶 and also has tortoises🐢

26/05/2026

✨ Meet Charlotte ✨

Charlotte qualified in 2021 from Myerscough College as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and has been at Village Vets since!

In practice, you will mainly find Charlotte in the dental suite as she has a passion for dentistry and preventative dental care, with hopes to complete a certificate in this field 🦷 She also enjoys dermatology and looking at samples down the microscope, as well as nurse consults and getting to chat to the clients! With a wide range of skills, Charlotte is also one of our Clinical Supervisors, teaching some of the students we have in practice the clinical skills they need to qualify!

At home with her partner, she has Nova the Shetland Sheepdog 🐾 as well as 5 Gerbils: Trix, Luna, Tonks, Nimbus and Nox 🐹 In her spare time she enjoys the cinema, lunch dates with her family, dog walks and crocheting plushies for the craft markets she attends! 🧶

25/05/2026

✨Meet Steph✨

Steph has been with Village Vets since 2020 and initially started out as a part of the client care team📞 In 2021, Steph started the Vet Nursing course at Myerscough & graduated in 2023🩺

While in practice Steph has a special interest in laser therapy and osteoarthritis care🦴 Steph also organises our students & develops the student programme for anyone carrying out work experience or placement with us!

Steph has a Cockerpoo called Wilbur "the goofball of the practice"🐶 Outside of work Steph loves to run🏃‍♀crochet🧶 travel & surf🏄‍♀️

22/05/2026

✨ Meet Sarah ✨

Sarah has been with Village Vets since her university placement in 2019 and hasn't left since!

Within practice, she has a love for all things surgery! She completed her Schedule 3 Surgery course in 2023, meaning she can complete minor surgeries including stitch ups and lump removals! 🪡 She is now also set to do her Surgical Nursing certificate which will give further knowledge to herself and the practice. As one of our Clinical Supervisors, she watches over some of the students we have in practice ensuring they have everything they need and to help with progressing through their course!

At home, she is kept busy by her Cocker Spaniel Eddie 🐶 and in her spare time she loves horse riding 🐴, reading 📖, watching films 🎬 and spending time with her boyfriend!

21/05/2026

✨Meet Claire✨

Claire has been with Village Vets since 2017, completing her FdSc and continuing to complete her BSc Honours from Myerscough College🩺

Claire enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Nursing, but has a special love for running nurse clinics and inpatient care🐾

Claire lives with her fiancé and a whole aray of animals which keep her busy at home; a tortoise called Dora the Explorer🐢, a parrot called Sally🦜, Fish and a Golden Retriever called Shelly🐶, who is also a registered therapy dog. Claire is also part of the West Lancs Dog Display team, so she enjoys going on team events and working alongside Shelly doing agility and obedience😊

"Working at Village Vets is a real full-circle moment for me. I am extremely proud to be an RVN" ❤️

21/05/2026

The summer 🌞 is just around the corner, promise 🤞

In preparation for the heatwave 😉 Teampawsome at Village Vets Formby and Crosby have produced an article 📰 to help beat the heat 🥵 for your furry family members 🐶 🐱

Click on the link 🔗 below 👇 for some hints and tips

Hot weather can be lovely for us, but it can be dangerous for our pets 🌞🐾

Heatstroke can come on quickly, and every year vets see pets who need emergency treatment because they have become too hot.

The early signs can include:
🥵 Heavy panting that does not settle
💧 Drooling more than usual
😟 Seeming restless, confused, or weak
🐾 Wobbling or not wanting to move
🤢 Vomiting or diarrhoea

In severe cases, pets can collapse or have seizures. Heatstroke can be life-threatening, so it is always better to act early.

A few simple ways to help keep your pet cool:
🌅 Walk dogs early in the morning or later in the evening
🚫 Skip the walk completely in extreme heat
💦 Keep water bowls topped up
🌳 Choose shade whenever possible
🧊 Use cool mats, wet towels, or frozen treats
🏡 Keep curtains closed in sunny rooms

And remember, no dog ever suffered from missing one walk, but a walk in the heat can become very serious very quickly.

We have put together a helpful guide on how to spot heatstroke, what to do if your pet overheats, and simple ways to keep them safer when temperatures rise.

Tap the article link to read it now and help keep your pet cool, calm, and safe this summer 📲❤️

https://villagevip.vet/beat-the-heat-heatstroke/

Love TeamPawsome x

20/05/2026

Beat the Heat

https://villagevip.vet/beat-the-heat-heatstroke/