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Ayr Vets4Pets
Unit 3 Allison Street Retail Park(Next to Pets at Home)
Allison Street
Ayr
Ayrshire
KA8 8HD 01292 430 530
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For pet owners living in Ayr and the surrounding areas, our practice at Vets4Pets Ayr is the choice for outstanding care that your pets deserves. Our team at the Ayr Practice is led by our experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and Client Care Advisors. We live by our values and our aim here is to deliver the highest quality yet affordable healthcare to our patients as well as provide exceptional service to our clients. We understand the importance of continuity of care and encourage building client and clinician relationships.
Our practice has been accredited by our governing body The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for our standards, this certification is not compulsory for Veterinary practices to achieve but is a reflection of the level of service and patient care we deliver on a day to day basis. We also have accreditations with The International Society of Feline Medicine and The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, these charities pave the way in delivering clinical excellence and we are proud to have achieved the standards set by them.
Our team and their development are another of our passions and we are honoured to have certificates of approval from both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the College of Animal Welfare for training and developing new Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses thus shaping the future of our profession. Have a look at our ‘meet the team’ section where you will find more information about our colleagues including their interests in and out of work as well as their qualifications.
The practice itself is large and modern, it is well equipped with a spacious waiting area allowing a separate waiting space for cats. Our services are extensive and include a digital X-Ray suite, a state of the art operating theatre, an in-house laboratory, a range of specialised dental equipment as well as separate cat and dog wards. We also have free onsite parking for your convenience.
We are open 6 days a week offering evening appointments to work around your busy schedules. If you require more information our friendly reception team are always on hand to answer your queries.
Advanced services
We have invested considerably in our team and kit to make a number of advanced services available to our clients. We also accept referrals from other practices.
Laparoscopy surgery (keyhole surgery)
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique to explore the abdomen with two to three small ‘keyhole’ incisions. We are pleased to have invested considerably in our team and kit to make minimally invasive surgery available to our clients.
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We've made it easier to contact us
Now you can use WhatsApp to chat to a member of our team at a time that is convenient for you. You can order products such as flea & worm treatment, request appointments and easily order and pay for treatments or repeat prescriptions. Just save our phone number in your contacts - 07360270152.
Meet the team
Hello my name is Christine, I have been at Vets4Pets Ayr since the early days, starting in 2013. I graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2009 and initially worked in a small animal practice in Yorkshire but always wanted to return home to Ayrshire.
I appreciate being in a practice where I recognise lots of patients and have known many of them since they were puppies or kittens. For me, getting to know pets and their owners is one of the best parts of the job. It’s a real privilege to be able to provide ongoing care for so many wonderful animals. I enjoy being a general practitioner and the variety that the job brings. I particularly like working with cats and caring for our more senior animals.
Out of work, I am kept busy with my 2 little boys. We are frequent visitors to the local parks and soft plays! I also have my 2 loyal cats, Harry and Jack, who have been with me since I worked in Leeds. They are typical vet pets as they had injuries requiring surgery when I rehomed them. They are extremely pampered boys and are quick to claim any cosy blankets or warm spots in the house.
Hi I’m Catherine, one of the vets at Vets4pets in both Ayr and Irvine. I’ve been with the team part-time since 2017; and this year I returned to veterinary practice full-time after 10 years as a Biology teacher at Wellington School. I love my job - it comes with a rollercoaster of emotions, but it is a real privilege to be with clients and their lovely pets through good times and bad. I volunteer with StreetVet in Glasgow - they are a lovely charity with a real heart for the homeless. Outside of work my absolute favourite thing is travelling. I worked for Christian Veterinary Mission in Haiti, Nepal and Uganda which I really loved. Nowadays family trips with my daughter Logan and son David often involve supporting their dad Alastair competing in Ironman races. Our demanding cat Purdey likes to keep us on our toes; and our lovely Labrador Inca is one of our willing blood donors ❤️
Hi, I'm Caolan! I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2011 and I’ve worked in Scotland since. I worked in mixed practice for three years before deciding to concentrate on small animal practice.
I have a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and I`m In the process of completing a surgical certificate.
I live in South Ayrshire with my Wife, daughter and two small terriers. Outside of work I enjoy hillwalking and mountain biking.
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Hi I'm Laura, I'm one of the vets at Vets4Pets Ayr!
I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in July 2022. I'm originally from South Ayrshire, however I've spent the last year working in Glasgow before deciding to make the move back to my home town.
At home I have a very naughty Jack Russell puppy called Buzz who was actually a graduation present. He is constantly getting himself into trouble and keeps me on my toes.
In my spare time I enjoy hill walking, running, going to the gym and enjoying the Scottish countryside with Buzz and my parents Jack Russell Chuck.
I am super grateful and excited to be able to work alongside an amazing team who helped to train me as a student and I am looking forward to meeting lots of our clients over the next few months.
Hello, my name is Alastair. I grew up in Ayr and qualified from Glasgow Vet School in 2010. I have returned to Ayrshire after 13 years practicing in The North West of England, mainly Merseyside. I have an ageing rescue cat named Dottie who has made the journey with me for her first time coming to Scotland.
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I’m Grace, and I’m one of the registered veterinary nurses. I’ve been qualified for four years, and completed my training here as a student, so will be an old face to many clients and pets.
I love the many roles my job provides, in particular caring for in-patients, and anaesthesia tasks. I’ve also taken on a new role this year where I help to coach student nurses with their training in the practice.
Outside of work I have the family dogs - Kaiser and Nala, and ruling the roost of my house is my cat Luna, who thinks she is also a dog and will even play fetch!
I always look forward to each day at work as each day is so different, but mainly to see all your lovely pets! 🐱🐶🐰
I have been a nurse for 35 years now, worked originally in a single handed practice, mixed practice and finally a SA hospital in my hometown of Burnley, Lancashire.
I ran the nurse clinic inside the hospital for 20 years and finally made the long awaited move to Scotland 3 weeks ago hoping for a change of pace and lifestyle.
I have 2 grown up daughters, Mia 26 and Eve 21, an 8 year old Boston terrier called Betty and a teeny tiny 3 year old black cat called Creepy.
I love swimming, music and the adventure of outdoors. I play the piano and the drums and I have a couple of motorbikes to ride when the weather permits.
I was a dancer for 25 years but prefer to kick my heels up with friends and a glass of prosecco nowadays.
I am very much looking forward to the challenges of my new role at Vets 4 pets, and serving the people of my newly adopted town.
Hi I’m Megan, one of the Registered Veterinary Nurses.
I started my nursing journey as a student in Ayr practice in 2019. I qualified in July 2022 from Edinburgh Napier University and remain part of the furniture. I enjoy all aspects of nursing, as no day is the same. However, I have taken an interest in surgical procedures. In 2023 I completed my Schedule 3 Course in Nursing. This means I am able to perform minor surgeries and suture patients.
At home, I have my Staffie Lucy. Lucy was re-homed in 2023 and loves her new family! When not with Lucy or at work, I enjoy spending time with friends and taking part in Young Farmers.
Bio coming soon
Julie-Anne Wilson
Admin Manager & Registered Veterinary Nurse
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I qualified as a Vet Nurse in 2005 and have always worked in small animal. I've been nursing for over 20 years. This year I have taken on the role of Admin Manager so I deal with the insurance claims as well as other administrative tasks required.
When I do nurse, I work better with cats purely due to back and knee pain. They're smaller and easier to handle without hurting myself. At home I have one dog, Taco, and two cats, Tinkerballa and Tri-Pawed.
Rob Drummond
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Hi, I am Georgina and I am the Practice Manager here in Vets4Pets Ayr. I started at Vets4Pets Ayr in 2013 when I returned to work from maternity leave, prior to this I worked in retail management for nine years before having my son Benjamin. I currently work across both Ayr and Irvine and my role is to look after our team of 34 colleagues, we have a wonderful group of colleagues who care passionately for our patients and clients and I am honoured to work alongside them. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and Cocker Spaniel 'Kingsley' (who genuinely is the King of the household)! I also have at home a rescue black cat called Panther who really is the sweetest girl.
Hi I’m Laura.
I am the client services manager here at the Ayr branch. I started as a part time receptionist in 2012 and gradually increased my hours to full time. I did some animal care here in the practice but missed being out on the desk dealing with our amazing clients and their pets. I was then promoted to client services manager 4 years ago and absolutely love my role. I have an amazing team of girls to lead. I love that each day is different and to say it is challenging at times is an understatement but I love it and could never see myself doing anything else. I love all of our clients and adore their pets.
I also organise our charity events throughout the year. I absolutely love seeing everything come together and raising money for incredible charities. Our most recent event was in aid of Whiteleys Retreat which was one of our best events to date!.
At home I have a handsome 4 year old Lhasa-x called Chase (my nephew Brody named him). Chase thinks he is human! He is my world and he is a regular on our Facebook page due to his mischievous side.
Hi, my name is Natalie and I have been working with the company for 6 years now and love my role as Deputy Client Services Manager.💫
I am currently on maternity leave after having my beautiful little Millie in August. I am enjoying every part of motherhood with two amazing little girls!
Ivy is an amazing big sister 💕
We have our main boy Coisty who is enjoying having his Mummy at home just now for extra cuddles and walks 💙
I look forward to returning to the team and seeing everyone pets again, we have such an amazing family bond between staff and clients and it puts a smile on my face knowing how happy the pets are to see us.
See you all soon in 2023 💃💫🙋♀️
I’m Jade and I’m one of the Senior client care advisors here at the Ayr branch. I love being part of a large and hardworking team, it’s like one big family at Vets4Pets. I have worked with animals for over 10 years and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I come home every day to my two babies Oscar the cavapoo and Brogue the English bulldog.
Hello, I'm Nicola and l have recently joined the Vets4Pets team as a veterinary care assistant.
I live on a farm in the local area and love being around animals especially my two Labradors named Cassie and Heidi.
In my free time I enjoy walking my dogs. I am a member of the local young farmers which I enjoy competing in a variety of events and socialising with friends.
Hello, I’m Susan. I started working here at Vets4Pets in June 2023. I absolutely love it and such a good team to be a part of.
This was me getting back to work after having my youngest daughter. I have 4 kids and a step son that range from 19 down to 2 and 1/2 so there is rarely a dull moment in our house.
It’s great getting to work with all sorts of animals and meeting new people all the time and building a relationship with clients and their pets.
We have two Border terriers, two cats and a bearded dragon at home, so we have our own miniature zoo in the house, but I would happily have 100 more. The dream is a small holding so we can give as many rescue animals home as we can. You never know, maybe one day.
Bio to come
Kayleigh Boyd
Veterinary Care Assistant
Bethany Bell
Client Care Advisor
Kallie Rafferty
Senior Client Care Advisor
For pet owners living in Ayr and the surrounding areas, our practice at Vets4Pets Ayr is the choice for outstanding care that your pets deserves. Our team at the Ayr Practice is led by our experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and Client Care Advisors. We live by our values and our aim here is to deliver the highest quality yet affordable healthcare to our patients as well as provide exceptional service to our clients. We understand the importance of continuity of care and encourage building client and clinician relationships.
Our practice has been accredited by our governing body The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for our standards, this certification is not compulsory for Veterinary practices to achieve but is a reflection of the level of service and patient care we deliver on a day to day basis. We also have accreditations with The International Society of Feline Medicine and The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, these charities pave the way in delivering clinical excellence and we are proud to have achieved the standards set by them.
Our team and their development are another of our passions and we are honoured to have certificates of approval from both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the College of Animal Welfare for training and developing new Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses thus shaping the future of our profession. Have a look at our ‘meet the team’ section where you will find more information about our colleagues including their interests in and out of work as well as their qualifications.
The practice itself is large and modern, it is well equipped with a spacious waiting area allowing a separate waiting space for cats. Our services are extensive and include a digital X-Ray suite, a state of the art operating theatre, an in-house laboratory, a range of specialised dental equipment as well as separate cat and dog wards. We also have free onsite parking for your convenience.
We are open 6 days a week offering evening appointments to work around your busy schedules. If you require more information our friendly reception team are always on hand to answer your queries.
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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AcupunctureAcupuncture has evolved from the ancient art of placing needles into particular locations on the body in order to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease. It has been practised by the Chinese and other Eastern cultures for thousands of years and may be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses in people and animals.
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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BehaviouristThe Behaviourist approach to learning studied changes in behaviour that are caused by a person's direct experience of their environment, using the principles of classical and operant conditioning to explain them.
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Bereavement SupportMaking the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Blood TransfusionTreats many critically ill cats and dogs and our pioneering blood donor programme helps keep them alive.
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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Educational WorkshopsEducational workshops are held to create awareness.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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Exotic PetCan see a range of patients, from small animals through to reptiles.
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Fracture RepairOrthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Home VisitsIf you can’t make it us, we will come to you. We offer routine home visit for pets who don’t like to leave the house or clients who are unable to visit us. (Additional costs may occur)
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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Keyhole SurgeryIn human medicine ‘keyhole’ surgery or laparoscopy has been used for many years given its reduced surgical trauma and quicker recovery times compared to traditional 'open' surgery.
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Locally OwnedThis practice is locally owned.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments 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 AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Oxygen ChamberEnables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
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Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Animal Health Certificate.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Rabbit Medicine and TestingRabbit Medicine and Testing
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Separate Cat & Dog Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation UnitsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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Tonopen - Eye Pressure TestingMeasures eye pressure.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-RayGenerates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
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Health Plans
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Out of hours
21 Hill Street
Kilmarnock
KA3 1HA
Tel: Telephone: 01563 258 028
Standard consultation fees start from £302.50
Referral Service
For all vet referrals, please complete the referral form.