The Veterinary Centre, Uddingston

01/09/2026

Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! 😻

28/08/2026

🌈🐾 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🐾🌈

Today, we remember all of the special pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge ❤️

Our pets may only be part of our lives for a short time, but the memories they leave behind last forever. To everyone missing a much loved companion today, we’re thinking of you.

Always loved, never forgotten, and forever part of the family ❤️

If you’d like, share a photo and tell us the name of a special pet you’re remembering today 🐾

27/08/2026

🐾Proudly Independent 🐾

We thought this was a good opportunity to tell you a little bit about The Veterinary Centre. About who we actually are – and where we came from.

The Veterinary Centre opened its doors in Uddingston in 1984, founded by vet Lorna Gray.

Rebecca knew she wanted to be a vet when she was 7 years old. After moving to Scotland to study at the University in Glasgow, she felt at home so decided to settle here. Rebecca joined the practice straight from university in 1997, learning and working alongside Lorna and Alison, before becoming a partner with Lorna in 2007. Rebecca loves the relationships she has built with clients over the years. They have been warm and welcoming and getting to know them really helps guide treatments that suit them and their pets.

Heather’s connection with the practice goes back to when she was just five years old. Growing up locally, Heather brought her family dogs to see Lorna and Alison and would confidently tell Alison that, one day, she would be a vet too. 🐶
Years later, she came back to The Veterinary Centre for school work experience. Then again as a veterinary student, learning from Lorna, Alison and Rebecca’s wealth of experience. After graduating as a vet in 2008, Heather joined the practice in 2010 and became a partner alongside Rebecca in 2014, when Lorna retired.

And that’s how The Veterinary Centre has continued – from one generation to the next.

In fact, some of our team have been part of the practice for an incredible length of time too – special shout-out to Angela! 💗

A lot has changed in veterinary medicine since 1984. Our equipment, diagnostics, treatments and facilities have moved on enormously.

But the values at the heart of our practice haven’t.

We want to get to know our clients.
We care about their pets.
We want to provide excellent veterinary care with kindness and compassion.
And we want to be able to tailor treatment to the individual animal and the family standing beside them.

Most importantly, The Veterinary Centre remains proudly independent.

There is no corporate group behind us. No shareholders. No head office making our clinical decisions.

Rebecca and Heather own the practice, work in the practice and make the decisions about how it is run.

That independence matters enormously to us because it means the decisions we make can be based on what we believe is right for our patients, our clients, our team and our local community.

More than 40 years after Lorna first opened the doors, we’re incredibly proud to be continuing what she started.

Same practice. Same values. Still independent. Still us. 🐾

The Veterinary Centre Team
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27/08/2026

🐰💕 Three tiny patients, three very important procedures!

On Monday, one of our vet nurses, Donna brought in her three gorgeous rabbits, Clover, Sage and Dilly, to our practice to be spayed. We’re delighted to say that all three are recovering really well and are back to their usual selves! 🥰🐇

Although Rabbit anaesthesia can be more risky than other species, neutering rabbits is an important part of responsible rabbit healthcare. Not only does it prevent unwanted pregnancies, but it also dramatically reduces the risk of uterine cancer, which can occur in entire (unspayed) female rabbits as they get older. Spaying can also make bonding with other rabbits easier by reducing hormonal behaviours.

Clover, Sage and Dilly were all very brave girls, and we’re so pleased to see them doing so well after their procedures 🐰🐰🐰✨

24/08/2026

⭐ Proud to be RCVS Accredited ⭐

The Veterinary Centre has been an RCVS Accredited Practice for many years.

The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme is a voluntary programme where veterinary practices are independently assessed to ensure they meet the highest of standards across areas including patient care, clinical standards, hygiene, medicines and staff training.

For our clients, it provides extra reassurance that your pet is being cared for in a practice committed to providing the best possible care for our patients and their families. 🐾

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13/08/2026

❗️EARLY CLOSURE TODAY, THURSDAY 13th AUGUST❗️

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 14th August.

20/07/2026

We are closed today, Monday 20th July for the local holiday. We will reopen as normal at 8:30am on Tuesday 21st July.

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

13/07/2026

🐾 Your pet deserves more than a one-size-fits-all Health Plan.

As independent practice owners, Rebecca and Heather wanted to create a Health Plan that genuinely reflects how they believe preventative veterinary care should be delivered.

We built this plan around what pets actually need—not around a one-size-fits-all approach. Every plan is carefully tailored to your pet’s species, lifestyle and individual needs, providing the right preventative care throughout every stage of life.

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created, and even prouder that it helps local families keep their pets healthier while making preventative care more affordable.

🎉 NEW! Join before or during your booster appointment and your booster vaccination is FREE!

✔ Save up to £305 per year
✔ Tailored parasite protection
✔ Annual health checks & vaccinations
✔ FREE annual vet consultation
✔ FREE nurse clinics
✔ Home delivery of health plan medication
✔ Spread the cost with simple monthly payments

📱 Scan the QR code in the final slide or visit www.tvcu.co.uk/healthplan to join today.

Thank you for continuing to support our independent practice. It means the world to us and allows us to keep providing the personalised care that every pet deserves.

Rebecca & Heather 💙

🐾 Proudly Independent. Proudly Local. Caring for our community’s pets for over 40 years.

09/07/2026

❗️EARLY CLOSURE TODAY, THURSDAY 9th JULY❗️

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 10th July.

30/06/2026

POV: You go shopping and somehow come home with a Labrador puppy instead of groceries 🐶😂

Meet Bree, proving that the best things come in bags! 🛍️