Glasgow Forge Vets4Pets

Inside Pets at Home
The Forge Retail Park
71 Biggar Street
Glasgow
G31 4BH

Telephone: 0141 551 3630 Mobile:(General Enquiries only) 07376 073109

Open Today 09:00 - 17:00

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Meet the team

Vets

Struan Rafferty

Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon

BVMS MRCVS MvetSci

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I was born and brought up in Glasgow and attended Glasgow University Veterinary School. I graduated in 2004 so I have over a decade of experience in small animal practice. After graduation I spent a year as an intern in a referral practice in Essex before moving into first opinion practice in London. I spent the majority of my time in London working for a hospital-based practice where my duties included looking after the Metropolitan police dogs of south London. After leaving London I worked for 2 years in Aberdeen running a branch practice for a large veterinary group. After leaving Aberdeen I spent a year working and traveling in Australia and New Zealand before returning home to open the Glasgow Forge practice. We have now been open for two years and the surgery is just continuing to grow and expand which has been great to oversee. I live in Glasgow with my wife Sarah (we recently got married in Iceland September 2016). Also at home is my geriatric 3-legged rescue cat called Cheeky who features in the practice photos. We also have some new additions to the family…a ginger rescue cat called Grettir (Icelandic name for the famous Garfield), Sylvester and Larry. I enjoy the variety of small animal first opinion practice but I particularly enjoy discussing preventative health care with owners and dealing with skin cases. I am currently studying a master’s degree in ‘Advanced Clinical Practice’ part-time at the University of Edinburgh.

Noreen Griffin

Veterinary Surgeon

BVM&S MRCVS

Zazz Ang

Vet Surgeon

MRCVS

Layla Grimshaw

Vet Surgeon

MRCVS BVMS

Ryan Tan

Veterinary surgeon

MRCVS

Nurses

Jen Rowe

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Hi, I am a Registered veterinary nurse and studied at Edinburgh Napier University. I completed all placements here at Glasgow Forge since September 2016 and officially joined the team in January 2019.

I enjoy all aspects of my job, in particular surgical nursing. I currently have two pets of my own, a black labrador called Kobe and a Ragdoll cat called Freya.

Lynne Fotheringham

Deputy Head Nurse

Rosanna Fraser

Registered Vet Nurse

Nicole Granger

Registered Vet Nurse

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Hi! I’m Nicole one of the nurses here at Vets4pets. I started my veterinary nursing course back in 2018, I have been working within the practice since 2019 where I had started as a student on placement to complete my final year. Following the conclusion of my final student year I was lucky enough to be offered a job. I love my job, being able to care for animals is something that really interests me plus my colleagues & team are amazing to work with.

At home I have two family Staffies called Lucy and Belle. We have recently just taken on a rescue dog who needed a lot of attention and training but is now fitting in great with the other dogs! Caring for animals has always been a passion of mine, The thing I love the most is that every day is different. I am looking forward to continuing my career here as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Faye Podlesny

Student Vet Nurse

Non Clinical

Coleen Brodie

Practice Manager

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Hi, I'm Coleen. I started with Vets4pets in November 2015 having previously worked for Pets at Home. My first role was working on the reception desk and then moving up to Practice Manager. I love seeing everyone at the surgery with their fur babies, but I also love working with the amazing team at Glasgow Forge and looking after that daily running of the surgery.

At home I have 4 cats, Molly, Gizmo, Mosi and Dustin and a rabbit called Murray.

I look forward to meeting you all..and your owner's...when you come to the surgery!

Teri Buchan

Senior Client Care Advisor

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Hi,

I'm Teri, I am one of the client care advisors here at Glasgow Forge. This is my first job within the veterinary profession and so far it has been a really fun and enjoyable experience. I really enjoy meeting the clients and their wonderful pets...perks of the job!

I don't have any pets at the moment, but I am looking to adopt a little bunny in the near future.

Beth Stewart

Senior Client Care Advisor/VCA

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Hello! My name is Beth and I am a Senior Client Care Advisor and Veterinary Care Assistant at the Forge. I started working at the Forge in 2018 when I moved back from San Diego. I am currently working on my degree in veterinary medicine at the University of Glasgow, and love having the additional hands-on experience when I come to work. I currently own 3 Dart Frogs, an Amazon Milk Frog, and have a cat named Penny.

Emily Dougan

Client Care Advisor/VCA

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I have been with Vets 4 Pets since Nov 2019 as a Client Care Advisor and have found it the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love meeting people with their fur babies and I enjoy being part of a team who do everything they can to help and support those who need us.

I adore animals of all shapes and sizes. I have two cats, Lola (13yrs) who is a grumpy old lady and Ivy (9months) who lives up to her name - she can't stop climbing on things. The are my world and they are very spoiled!

In my spare time I like to read, play video games and watch horror movies/TV shows.

Megan Miller

Client Care Advisor

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Hi there! I'm one of the Client Care Advisors here - or as your pets might know me, the lady at the desk with biscuits.

I'm a lover of all animals, great and small. Growing up I had a whole host of pets and animal companions: cats, dogs, hamsters, fish, turtles, goats, and even sheep for a while! Now I'm cat-mum to the most adorable black cat, called Aella, and we'll add another wee kitten to our family in the autumn.

I look forward to seeing you and your wee one - and giving your wee one a biscuit (or two). "

Megan

Client Care Advisor/ VCA

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Hi, I'm Megan

I am a vet student at the University of Glasgow and I have a cocker spaniel called Winnie. I look forward to meeting all of your lovely pets at the reception desk!

Julie Pettigrew

Client Care Advisor

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Hi I'm Julie, I have been with the Glasgow Forge practice since June 2021. I unfortunately no longer have any pets of my own but I love coming to work and meeting your's.. Perks of the job 😁

Nikki Pollock

Client Care Advisor

About us

Vets4Pets Glasgow Forge is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Plus, on site car parking too!

The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

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Services

Emergency cover
Even if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
Open 7 Days a Week
We are open 7 days a week.
Biochemistry
Allows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
Blood Pressure Monitor
Used to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.

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Dental X-Ray
Unlike humans, dogs need to be under general anesthesia for dental X-rays. Anesthesia is considered to be a safe procedure and will be performed after a general examination. It is tailored to the individual and your dog is continuously monitored during the dental exam.
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Dentistry
The treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-Ray
Digital X ray equipment is available.
Haematology – Blood testing
Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
Health Plans
Designed to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital Ward
Suite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
In-house Laboratory
A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
Isolation Unit
A special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
Nurse Clinic
Appointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Nutritional Advice
Advice and support for your pet's diet.
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Operating Theatre
An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
Pet Passport / Animal Health Certificate
Trained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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Prescriptions
We can provide written prescriptions upon request.
Separate Cat & Dog Wards
Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
Ultrasound
Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
X-Ray
Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.