Dryfe Vets

22/05/2026

🐴Equine Influenza🐴
Due to a sharp rise in confirmed Equine Influenza cases across the UK, we strongly advise all our horse owners to be vigilant for clinical signs of disease, ensure appropriate biosecurity measures on their premises or if travelling, check that their horses' vaccinations are up to date and consider boosting the vaccine every 6 months to maintain maximum immunity.

With cases popping up across more than 30 counties nationwide, the risk level remains exceptionally high. Outbreaks have been confirmed close to us in South Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire, the Scottish Borders and Cumbria.

Equine influenza is a highly contagious, airborne virus that can spread rapidly, even traveling over 1KM in the wind. The movement of horses (between premises or to events) has been a primary driver of recent outbreaks however the virus can also spread indirectly by handlers, equipment, feed buckets and through shared horseboxes and stables.

Key Recommendations
To protect your horses and prevent the spread of the virus, please take the following steps:
• Biosecurity measures: employ strict hygiene measures to prevent the infection being transferred
• Flu vaccinations: Ensure your horse's flu vaccinations are fully compliant. Vaccinations will not fully stop horses contracting the infection, however vaccinated horses will not be as severely affected or for as long. They'll also shed less of the virus, reducing the risk of spread to others.
• Consider 6-Month Boosters: While annual boosters are the standard, bringing your booster forward to a 6-month cycle should improve your horse's antibody levels.
• Monitor for signs: A raised temperature is often the earliest warning sign of infection. Routinely check your horse's re**al temperature (it should be less than 38.5C), a harsh cough, gagging when eating, clear nasal discharge that may become yellow or green, lethargy, reduction in appetite, swollen glands. Contact us if you have any concerns.

https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/b3id05jw/disease-_prevention-_poster_march-2026.pdf

01/05/2026

Another sad post, we have had a male entire tabby cat found deceased by the side of the road near Hightae. He is not microchipped or wearing a collar. Please contact the practice if you feel he is yours.

03/04/2026

UPDATE: FOUND
Missing from Kintail Park, Lockerbie.
Please contact the practice if you have found her or have seen her!
***She has been found 😁🎉

02/04/2026

Just a reminder that we are open as normal over the Easter weekend. (Friday and Monday 08:30 to 17:30 and Saturday morning from 08:30 to 12:30).
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

23/03/2026

Unfortunately we have had a deceased dog handed in. Found near Johnstonebridge at the river, an entire male, brindle and white lurcher wearing a brown leather collar and part of a lead. Unfortunately the dog is not microchipped. If you know this dog or think you may know who he is please contact the practice 01576 202573.

02/03/2026

We are seeking an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Office Co-ordinator to ensure excellent client service and smooth, efficient daily front of house operations.

Duties include;

Ensuring a welcoming, professional environment and co-ordination of client flow.
Overseeing appointment scheduling, record maintenance, and data accuracy in the practice management system.
Reception duties including creating clients, booking appointments, processing payments, taking medicine orders and dealing with client queries.
Running month-end invoices and proactively contacting clients to secure payment of overdue invoices.
Involvement with various aspects of training and ensuring the team are confident in all aspects of their role
Administration Support for the practice.
Supporting the Practice Directors as required.
The ideal candidate will be experienced and ideally be approachable, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset who has the ability to work under pressure.

Veterinary experience would be desired however we are open to applicants from similar industries or with transferable skills.

We are looking for someone to work at least 4 days per week Monday - Friday, plus Saturday mornings and out of hours phone duties on a shared rota.

Staff benefits include:-

· 6 weeks annual leave

· Pension scheme

· Discounted staff pet care

Salary depending on experience.

Submit applications, including a CV and cover letter, to:- [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March 2026

28/02/2026

We have had a large ginger neutered male cat handed in, found deceased in Dalton. He has no collar or microchip. Please contact the practice on Monday morning for further information.

09/02/2026

🐄🐮Attention for our farmers🐏🐑
Please contact the practice if you would like to attend.

21/01/2026

You're very welcome 😊

🎄Thank You - Dryfe Vets (Lockerbie)! 🎄

For their Christmas 2025 appeal they were donated two incredible chainsaw carvings by talented local father-and-son carvers Pete and Sam Bowsher. Plus, vet nurse Laura (who is also Pete’s daughter!) hand-crafted beautiful wooden tree decorations for sale to help decorate the practice tree.

Chosen charities were:
✅ RSABI
✅ Mossburn Community Farm
✅ South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital

Thanks to the generosity of their amazing clients, they raised £1,095 which was kindly matched by practice partners Andy Veitch and Jo French, meaning each charity received £730!

🫶A huge thank you to everyone who donated, bought decorations, or entered the raffle. This was truly a team effort, led by Kayleigh and Laura, with the whole practice pitching in.

31/12/2025

🥁🥁EXCITING UPDATE🥁🥁
One week ago today we announced the fantastic amount raised by our wonderful clients for our Christmas Appeal, a whopping total of £1095 for South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital, Mossburn Community Farm and RSABI. Well today our lovely bosses have announced that they are matching what we raised so our new total is an INCREDIBLE £2190 which means each charity now recieves £730!!!! We are blown away by this news and so very thankful. We know the money will really help these wonderful charities in 2026.
We wish you all a happy and healthy 2026, see you next year 🥳🥳