The Veterinary Centre, Uddingston

03/06/2026

🐾 Meet the Team: Alison - Receptionist 🐾

Alison is part of our friendly reception team who welcomes owners & pets when they visit us!

Alison’s favourite part of her job is meeting and chatting with our clients, and of course getting to know their wonderful pets! She loves building relationships with both owners and their pets, making every visit a welcoming experience.

When she’s not at work, Alison enjoys spending time in the garden, tackling DIY projects, and making the most of time with family and friends. Alison is also kept busy by her lovely Bull Mastiff cross, Reggie! 🐶

01/06/2026

🐾 Meet the Team – Donna: Registered Veterinary Nurse 🐾

Donna first joined our team in 2010 as a Receptionist and Nurse Assistant before qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse in 2017.

After spending six years working in Wick, Donna started her family and returned to the Veterinary Centre in 2021. We’re delighted to have her back as part of the team!

Her favourite part of the job is meeting clients and their pets during nurse clinics. Donna particularly enjoys helping owners by offering advice, support, and education to ensure their pets receive the very best care. While she loves seeing all animals, she has a soft spot for rabbits!

When she’s not at work, Donna enjoys spending quality time with her family, gardening, and caring for her own pets (cat, Sadie & 3 rabbits, Clover, Dilly & Sage) 😻🐰

30/05/2026

We’d like to take a moment to celebrate our incredible veterinary nurses at the end of Vet Nurse Awareness Month. 🩺💙

Veterinary nurses are at the heart of everything we do. From comforting pets and supporting owners to monitoring anaesthesia, assisting with procedures, running clinics, and providing expert care every day, their dedication makes a real difference to the lives of animals and their families.

Their compassion, skill, and commitment often happen behind the scenes, but they are an essential part of every patient’s journey.

Thank you to our veterinary nurses for your hard work, kindness, and the countless ways you help pets live happier, healthier lives.

🐾 Join us in showing some appreciation for the amazing veterinary nurses who care for our beloved pets every day!

📸 We’d love to see your messages of appreciation for veterinary nurses in the comments below!

28/05/2026

As we head deeper into busy season, we’d like to ask everyone for a little patience and understanding 💚

At the moment, we are receiving around 200–300 calls every single day. We have one phone, a small team of 8 staff divided across 3 shifts, and often only one or two people working in the hospital at a time caring for the animals already in our care. We are also supported by a small but incredibly dedicated team of volunteers.

Right now, we are admitting around 30–40 animals per day. In the past month alone, we have had more admissions than we did in the first four months of 2026 combined. Alongside answering calls and messages, those animals all need feeding, medication, cleaning, monitoring, and treatment throughout the day.

Please call for advice before lifting or rescuing an animal unless it is obviously injured, unwell, or in immediate danger. Many of the calls we are receiving at the moment are regarding healthy fledgling birds, who are often best left where they are with their parents nearby.

If we advise that an animal does need help, we kindly ask that you bring it to us where possible. Our courier network receives many requests every day and is made up entirely of volunteers giving up their own time to help wildlife.

We always try our best to return missed calls, but during extremely busy periods this may not always be possible straight away. Thank you so much to everyone who supports us, cares about wildlife, and helps us help these animals 💚

28/05/2026

No dog ever died from missing one walk🚨

If the pavement is too hot for your hand for five seconds, it's definitely too hot for paws. During the heatwave, stick to walks at dusk and dawn to avoid burnt paw pads and heatstroke, and if in doubt, don't go out.

Please share this vital reminder to help protect four (and three!)-legged friends in hot weather.

Find more expert advice on keeping dogs safe in summer: https://bit.ly/3GydWem

28/05/2026

🐾 Thinking about pet insurance? Here’s why it matters 🐾

Unexpected accidents and illnesses can happen at any stage of your pet’s life — and veterinary treatment can quickly become expensive. Pet insurance can help give you peace of mind, allowing you to focus on your pet’s care rather than worrying about the cost.

One important thing to know is that most insurance companies do not cover pre-existing conditions. This means if your pet has already shown signs of an illness or injury before the policy starts, treatment related to that condition may be excluded from cover.

That’s why we always recommend considering insurance while your pet is young and healthy where possible 🐶🐱

Every policy is different, so it’s important to read the small print and choose a plan that suits both your pet’s needs and your budget.

If you have questions about pet insurance or would like guidance on what to look for in a policy, our team is always happy to help 🐾

18/05/2026

We have sadly had a deceased male tabby cat handed in by a member of the public today. He was found in Bellshill.

No microchip
Tabby colouring
Neutered

Please contact the practice on 01698 817999 for any further information.

14/05/2026

❗️EARLY CLOSURE TODAY, THURSDAY 14th MAY❗️

The practice will be closing at 6:30pm today.

With any emergencies outwith our open hours, please contact one of our out of hours providers on:

Emergency Vets Glasgow on 0141 260 5555

Vets Now on 0141 328 7513

Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow 0141 330 5848

We apologise for any inconvenience.

The practice will reopen as normal at 8:30am on Friday 15th May.

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

🐱 Cat Blood Pressure Clinic 🩺

Did you know high blood pressure in cats can often go unnoticed? Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems including blindness, heart disease, kidney damage, and even neurological issues.

We advise having your cat’s blood pressure checked every 12 months if they are over 7 years of age, and at least every 6 months if they have an existing health condition such as hyperthyroidism or kidney disease.

We run a dedicated Cat Blood Pressure Clinic on the first 2 Thursdays of every month, from 6–7:30pm by appointment only.

Our calm, cat-friendly appointments are designed to help keep stress to a minimum while we check your cat’s blood pressure and discuss any concerns you may have.

📞 Please contact us to book an appointment.