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387 Veterinary Centre

Independent small animal multi-award winning veterinary practice on the A34 in Great Wyrley, also co Petplan Practice of The Year 2017
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14/10/2025

NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PAIGE'S PATIENT CARE

Our Registered Veterinary Nurse Paige was a VIP at the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress dinner on Saturday night. Paige was given complimentary tickets as one of the shortlisted finalists in the Hills Pet Nutrition Support Nurse of the Year Awards. Results were announced at the dinner, and we were very excited to see the video of Paige being called up on stage to receive the Senior Support Nurse of the Year Runner Up trophy. We’re so proud of you!

Paige is incredibly passionate about improving senior pet quality of life. In the last 12 months, she has completed a canine mobility certificate, has launched new canine mobility clinics in practice and has completed the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance (VOA) Blue Paw Award, which means Paige is officially recognised by the VOA as having sufficient knowledge to improve osteoarthritis care in veterinary practice. Marrying this knowledge with optimum weight and nutrition management strategy helps with pain relief, increased mobility and in giving senior pets a new lease and love of life.

If your senior pet is struggling with their mobility, you know where to come!

10/10/2025

387 VETS FUNDRAISE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Looking after our wellbeing and mental health remains a hot topic in the veterinary world as the industry continues to experience significantly higher levels of su***de and depression than the general population.

This World Mental Health Day, we’d like to raise awareness around a fundraising challenge members of the 387 team are currently undertaking in support of mental health charity Vetlife. Vetlife works to ensure that people in the veterinary community are aware of signposts to the right help if anxious, overwhelmed and struggling to cope. They fully fund their own 24/7 helpline, have a dedicated Health Support Team, and offer financial aid, on application, to members of the veterinary community struggling to make ends meet.

11 members of the 387 team are currently participating in Vetlife’s ‘Active October’ campaign. Our target is to cover 700 miles this month through exercise, and we’re aiming to raise a pound for every mile! Our pooches are already loving the extra-long dog walks and it’s great for our physical and mental wellbeing too!

If you’d like to support us, please click on the link below to access our just giving page. Your donation will help to make things better for someone struggling with their mental health.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/387vets

08/10/2025

PODIUM POOCH DESPITE SHORTER TAIL!

This is Irish Wolfhound Gillighan who came in to see us having caught his tail in a van door. Mum bandaged him up and brought him straight down to see us for treatment. As a show dog, everyone was keen to try and preserve his full tail so that he would remain eligible to compete.

Tail wounds can struggle to heal: not only do dog tails have limited protective tissue, but they are in constant use as part of a dog’s mode of expression, which often means lots of wagging! Gillighan’s tail didn’t heal as we had hoped so had to surgically remove the damaged tip.

The three year old is now all better, the op site has healed, his fur has grown back and, excitingly, his tail remains long enough for him to continue to show. You can imagine our delight to receive a WhatsApp message from Gillighan’s owner last week to tell us he’d won silver in his show category. What a stunning superstar!

02/10/2025

RECEPTION TEAM ATTEND BVRA CONGRESS

We love supporting our team with their professional development and bringing new ideas back into practice. Last week, our receptionists Clare and Emma attended the British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) Congress in Solihull for a full day of lectures specifically designed for veterinary receptionist growth and support. The diverse range of presentation topics included overcoming subtle communication pitfalls, elevating the client experience beyond the reception desk, supporting neurodivergent colleagues and clients, wildlife emergencies and being a rabbit friendly veterinary receptionist. Clare and Emma had a great first BVRA Congress experience and came back buzzing with feedback. We look forward to continuing to improve our service to you and your furry friends!

25/09/2025

DRESSED FOR THE SEASON!

This is fabulous French Bulldog Ronald who came in to see us this morning wearing a pumpkin themed collar. Fantastic! He was more than happy to pose for a photo as we tempted him with treats to show off his seasonal collar. Ronald sat beautifully, and enjoyed having a few doggie biscuits as a reward for being such a good boy as you can tell from the pics!

22/09/2025

DIRECTORS WIN PRESTIGIOUS LEADERSHIP AWARD

Last week, 387 Vets’ directors Hamish and Rachel Duncan attended the Vet Dynamics Annual Conference with other like-minded independent practices, for two days of interactive lectures, workshops, Q&As and panel presentations all targeted to help independent practices thrive. Hamish and Rachel have been part of Vet Dynamics since 2021, an organisation which coaches independent practices to improve their business performance, leadership skills and team culture.

The conference culminated on Friday night with an awards ceremony in recognition of independent practices within the Vet Dynamics’ Community that particularly shine. Hamish and Rachel were delighted to be finalists for a Dynamic Team Award for the third year running, and this year, to win! Here they are with their Vet Dynamics coach Gemma and a rather fantastic lightbulb trophy and certificate!

Hamish and Rachel’s award was presented, “in recognition of their commitment to creating a workplace where shared values, growth and continual improvement allow teams to thrive. Through investment in development, the removal of obstacles and thoughtful role design, they foster engagement, collaboration and flow that strengthen both wellbeing and practice performance.”

What a fantastic honour to be singled out amongst so many other forward-thinking practices. We are still smiling!

16/09/2025

LOOKING FABULOUS!

Big congratulations to lovely Lexi who has been working really hard on getting into shape. The beautiful pup has lost 9kg since she enrolled on a weight management programme at 387 Vets and is looking amazing. Lexi is currently 33kg, but she’s in contact with the wall in this photo which is shaving another extra little bit off!

10/09/2025

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE!

A massive thank you to everyone who has nominated us in the 2025 Petplan Veterinary Awards. The awards are held in high regard within the veterinary industry and are an opportunity to recognise teams and individuals for their commitment and dedication to supporting pets and their owners. Everyone who is nominated receives a certificate, and a select few will be shortlisted as finalists for an award. We’re keeping fingers crossed!

If you would like to nominate 387 Vets for Petplan Practice of the Year, or to champion a specific team member, there’s still time, although you’ll need to be quick as voting closes this Friday (12th)! Click on the link below to cast your vote!

https://awards.petplan.co.uk

05/09/2025

SEPSIS AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know that September is Sepsis Awareness Month? Our student nurse Isabel is particularly passionate about promoting awareness about the condition as she very sadly lost her brother to sepsis. If you’re due in for a visit this month, please help yourself to one of UK Sepsis Trust’s leaflets on display in our waiting areas. Knowing the signs of sepsis – an emergency condition – could save a life.

Sepsis is where the immune system overreacts to an infection, and whilst not preventable, it is treatable if caught quickly. Typical signs in adults include slurred speech, extreme shivering, severe breathlessness, mottled skin and passing no urine. In children, signs include fast breathing, convulsions, a mottled rash, being very lethargic and feeling abnormally cold to touch. If you or someone you know exhibit any of these symptoms, seek urgent medical attention and ask, “Could it be sepsis?” You’ll see this slogan on the side of lots of ambulances.

As well as leaflets, Isabel has brought in a limited number of promo giveaways from The UK Sepsis Trust. So, for early birds picking up a leaflet from us this month, you may be lucky enough to pick up a treat too!

03/09/2025

A HEADS UP!

Many thanks to those of you who have been visiting 387 Vets this week for your patience. Whilst our car park and West Midlands Cat Clinic access is still open, we have had to lock the passageway from the car park to our 387 reception due to a drain blockage.

If the passageway gates are still locked when you visit, please can you make your way to our 387 reception by returning to the car park and following the public footpath round by the road.

Severn Trent were on site yesterday and have booked an emergency crew to come out at some point today to further attend to the issue. We hope all will return to normal very soon!

01/09/2025

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD!

On Friday, we held a special lunch for our Registered Veterinary Nurse Renée as it was her last day in practice before starting her maternity leave. This is Renée’s second baby, and we can’t wait to find out whether there will be a new little boy or little girl joining her beautiful family! In true 387 style, we stopped to have lunch together, enjoyed lots of yummy treats and presented Renée with a few little gifts to wish her well, including this gorgeous bouquet arranged by our RVN Charlotte who is on maternity leave and came in to say hello with baby Colby. A big hello, too, to our RVN Mia and Freya and to Beth and Benji, who also came in specially to join the party! We’re super-excited for you and Tom, Renée, and look forward to meeting little one!

28/08/2025

SECRET NIBBLER!

Gorgeous Goldendoodle pup Milo came in to see us as he had been poorly in the car on the way to his new home and had brought up something plastic-looking. On closer inspection it turned out to be pieces of what looked like vinyl covering from one of the breeder’s chairs! Given that the vinyl made a further appearance when Milo was sick later that same week, he came in for a check up and for us to see if there was any still lingering. This is Milo wearing a hairband to keep his ears well out of the way after his emetic to make him sick!

Milo was back a few days later for his second vaccines and was in tip top form. No more nibbling on indigestibles!

Address

387 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley
Walsall
WS66DP

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 2am

Telephone

+441922411755

Website

http://www.387vets.com/

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