Livingston Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeAlmondvale Retail Park
Almondvale Avenue
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6QX 01506 463 085
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Group Nexus managed car park
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07.00-21.00 2 hours free parking.
21.00-07.00 no free parking payment required
Meet the team
I am Adam the Practice Owner and I graduated from Edinburgh University. I was delighted to return to the area when I opened Vets4Pets Livingston in 2007. Before then I worked at veterinary surgeries in Mansfield, Coventry and Portsmouth. A special interest of mine is internal medicine and dermatology. When I get spare time I can be found out cycling or spending time with my family.
I am Alison the lead vet at Vets4Pets Livingston. I joined the practice in May 2010. I graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1999. I initially worked in mixed practice (beef, sheep and equine) before deciding to specialise in small animals after a few years in a busy West Yorkshire practice. I am now very experienced in all companion animal species with a particular interest in ophthalmology and feline geriatric medicine. I enjoy splitting my time between consulting and operating. In my leisure time I enjoy going to the gym and outdoor pursuits. I have two young children and two dogs (and occasionally my cat if he gets bored hunting!)
I graduated from RDSVS in Edinburgh in 2008 and spent a year in mixed practice in Fife before moving to West Lothian and specialising in companion animals. I joined the Vets4Pets Livingston team in 2016. I enjoy both consulting and operating and have a special interest in imaging especially ultrasound. When I’m not working I enjoy running with my Border Terrier Dylan and exploring Scotland with my young family.
I graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 2013. After graduation, i worked in London and Cambridgeshire, before returning back to Central Scotland, where i worked as a locum before settling in at Livingston. I have an interest in feline medicine and animal behaviour, and am currently undertaking a Masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour through Edinburgh University. I live at home with her three cats and naughty black Labrador, and in my spare time enjoys walking, cinema and escape rooms.
I graduated from Glasgow university in 1995 and started work in mixed practice. I enjoyed the variety of working with a mix of large and small animals in practices across central Scotland for many years.
In 2010 I decided to specialise in small animal practice and further develop my interest in using Acupuncture as another treatment option for our patients. I joined Vets4Pets Livingston in 2015 and enjoy working with this very dedicated team. Outside of work I enjoy going for walks and cycle trips with my family.
Where did you qualify from and when?
Royal dick school of veterinary studies in 2020
What is your favourite part of your job?
I find it really rewarding helping sick animals make a full and speedy recovery and working with such an excellent team in the surgery
What are your interests outside of work?
I really enjoy hillwalking and spending time with my rescue dog Luigi.
Do you have any pets of your own?
Luigi the rescue Greyhound and Steve the bearded dragon
If you could own any pet what would it be?
Quails
Where did you qualify from and when - Glasgow University 2022
What is your favourite part of your job- I love working with all species but I have always had a soft spot for dogs, cats and small mammals which is why I chose to work in small animal practice and joined Livingston Vets4Pets and their amazing team!
What are your joys outside of work- Outside of work, I enjoy video gaming, acrylic painting, going to the gym and watching football.
Do you have any pets of your own? - I currently have 5 hamsters and 2 guinea pigs at home which I adore
Andrew graduated with honours from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1999.
Since then, he has been practising just south of Ottawa, Canada working in mixed practice, then slowly transitioning to companion animals.
Andrew holds certifications in both Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy from the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Center and Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute.
He has interests in both surgery and medicine and enjoys getting to know patients and clients alike.
When not at work he can be found with his wife and two fast growing boys either trying to be handy around the house, coaching or taking part in hockey, soccer (Canadian term for football!) and karate (he holds a second degree black belt) and spending as much time as possible in the outdoors.
Where did you qualify from and when
Royal (Dick) school of veterinary studies 2020
What is your favourite part of your job
Helping Animals to feel better and meeting their lovely owners. I also enjoying working as part of a great team
What are your joys outside of work
Camping and Kayaking and spending time with my cats
Do you have any pets of your own?
Freya my 8 year old rescue cat and Zeus my 9 month old Maine coon
If you could own any pet what would it be?
More cats of all shapes and sizes and a golden retriever
I joined the Livingston team in January 2016 and have been qualified for 10 years. My main interests at work are Anaesthesia and Theatre nursing. I enjoy keeping in touch with our longstanding patients at our nurse clinics and I always look forward to meeting and bonding with our new patients too. I have a blue roan cocker spaniel called Sharpe. Outside work I enjoy music, films and travelling but most importantly spoiling my beloved Sharpe!
Where did you qualify from and when?
I qualified from Telford College as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2012 but started with Vets4Pets Livingston as a student veterinary nurse in 2010.
What is your favourite part of working at Vets4Pets?
Working with feline patients, especially the feisty ones. Also working alongside a versatile team.
What are your interests outside of work?
Spending time with my little boy and catching up with friends.
Do you have any pets of your own?
At home I have a large cross breed Ollie and two moggies, Domino and Nala.
If you could own any pet, what would it be?
A lion, because I love Simba!
Where did you qualify from and when?
Oatridge College in 2021
What is your favourite part of your job?
Nursing of senior patients and working with aggressive dogs. I also have an interest in anaesthetics.
What are your interests outside of work?
Going to see live music and enjoying a bath.
Do you have any pets of your own?
Kiva my Alaskan Malamute and Memphis my crossbreed.
If you could own any pet what would it be?
Hyena
Where did you qualify from and when
The college of Animal Welfare in 2018
What is your favourite part of your job?
I enjoy anaesthesia the most as no two surgeries are the same and very much varies from patient to patient. I also enjoy nursing in patients. There is nothing more heart warming than nursing a sick patient back to health and creating a trust bond with them
What are your interests outside of work?
I have a self converted campervan that I love to spend most of my time travelling around Scotland in. I also have my own Kayak that I love to take with me.
Do you have any pets of your own?
Cujo is my black lab companion. He joins me on all my trips and loves to swim. I also have a syrian hamster called "Prezzo"
If you could own any pet what would it be?
Most definitely Buckbeak from Harry Potter!
Where did you qualify from and when?
I am studying at Napier and qualified in July 2022.
What is your favourite part of your job?
Seeing all the different cases and seeing animals get better.
What are your interests outside of work?
I like dancing and going to the gym.
Do you have any pets of your own?
A staffy cross, called Maggie.
If you could own any pet what would it be?
A Black Jaguar
Where did you Qualify from?
Currently studying at the College of Animal Welfare
What is your favourite part of your job?
Being able to work with other clinical staff and learn skills from then to help me qualify
What are your interests outside of work?
Seeing my friends and family, eating good food and walking my dog Rudi
Do you have any pets of your own?
Rudi the Cocker Spaniel
If you could own any pet what would it be?
Penguins
Where did you qualify from and when?
University of the Highlands and Islands with a vets nursing level 3 diploma.
What is your favourite part of working at Vets4Pets?
Interacting with a wide variety of species.
What are your interests outside of work?
Taekwondo.
Do you have any pets of your own?
A Bichon Frise called Casper and a Syrian Hamster called Tesla.
If you could own any pet, what would it be?
Sloths!
Where did you qualify from and when
College of Animal Welfare in 2016
What is your favourite part of your job
Nursing all the lovely pets who come in and meeting their owners
What are your joys outside of work
Walking my dogs Ben & Rex and spending time outdoors in the summer of course
Do you have any pets of your own?
2 dogs Ben & Rex and a cat called Pixie
If you could own any pet what would it be?
A Donkey
Where did you qualify from and when
Telford College 2006
What is your favourite part of your job
Nursing emergency and critical patients back to health. Learning about the different drugs and there uses and working in consults meeting pets and their lovely humans.
What are your joys outside of work
Socialising with my family and friends, ridding my horse and walking my dog
Do you have any pets of your own?
A horse called Rosie A dog called Penny two cats Ducky & Petrie and a Guinea pig Ralph
If you could own any pet what would it be?
A Tortoise
Where did you qualify from?
I am currently studding my vet nursing honours degree at Edinburgh Napier University. I have also studied at SRCU and obtained HNC Animal Care
What is your favourite part of your job?
I love working in theatre and also in kennels. I love seeing the variety of different operation we do.
What are your interests outside of work?
I love going on walks with my dogs up the pentlands and spending time with my niece and nephew and taking them swimming.
Do you have any pets of your own?
I have a great dane and his name is cal. He is my soul dog and I do everything with him. I also live with three cocker spaniels called Hendrik, Lyla and Syd and Cal loves them.
If you could own any pet what would it be?
My dream dog was getting a great dane and I already have Cal. I do also like Mastiff type dogs. If I could own cats they would be either a maine coon or Spynx
Where did you qualify from?
I am currently studding my vet nursing at SRCU Barony and hoping to qualify in the summer of 2024
What is your favourite part of your job?
I love working with such a great team. My Main clinical interests are anaesthetics and inpatient care
What are your interests outside of work?
I enjoy swimming and spending time with my family and friends. When the weather is nice, you can find me at the beach with my loveable Labrador Alfie
Do you have any pets of your own?
I have a black Labrador called Alfie and he is my world.
If you could own any pet what would it be?
I would like to have lots of Bernese mountain dogs and a ginger cat
What is your favourite part of your job?
My favourite part of the job is obviously meeting all the pets and getting to hand out some yummy biscuits! But the most rewarding part of the job is taking the initial call or email and seeing the progress the pets make to getting better and back to their usual happy selves!
What are your interests outside of work?
Outside of work, I attend university and enjoy going out to see my friends & family.
Do you have any pets of your own?
I have a very handsome 4-year old Jug called Harry - who quite often needs to visit the vet himself! He’s very mysterious and gets himself into bother sometimes!
If you could own any pet what would it be?
An otter - They are my favourite to visit at the zoo!
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Kayleigh
What is your favourite part of your job?
Going above and beyond for clients and interacting with all the lovely pets. I also love supporting our team in any way I can.
What are your joys outside of work?
Going to see live music and watching my favourite TV series!
Do you have any pets of your own?
Arlo the one eyed cat
Esme the Chorkie and Bella the chocolate Labrador.
If you could own any pet what would it be?
A capybara
What is your favourite part of your job?
Meeting all different kinds of clients and their pets.
What are your interests outside of work?
I love going out and exploring abandoned places and buildings, but when I'm not doing this I love to curl up in bed with my furbaby called Diva.
Do you have any pets of your own?
I have a min Zoo. I have 4 dogs,3 Shihtzu Crossbreeds called Oreo, Bear and Chewie. A Frenchie called Frankie and a cat, called Diva.
If you could own any pet what would it be?
Chameleons as I think its interesting how they change colour.
Q: Name |
A: Amy |
Q: What is your favourite part of your job |
A: Chatting to our clients and their lovely pets |
Q: What are your joys outside of work |
A: Agility with my dog Morag |
Q: Do you have any pets of your own? Include name and species |
A: Morag German Shepheard/collie Dave the Pug Edward the cat Doris the rescue rabbit
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Q: Name |
A: Elis |
Q: What is your favourite part of your job |
A: Meeting all the pets Especially the new puppies
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Q: What are your joys outside of work |
A: I love going out at the weekend
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Q: Do you have any pets of your own? |
A: I have a Fur baby called Neli
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Q: If you could own any pet what would it be? |
A: Lots of cute dogs |
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Q: Name |
A: Josh |
Q: What is your favourite part of your job |
A: All the DOGS !! I love seeing them and helping owners. I also enjoy helping clients at times of worry and making them feel better |
Q: What are your joys outside of work |
A: I play guitar , reading books and taking walks with friends.
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Q: Do you have any pets of your own? Include name and species |
A: I have a Staffordshire terrier called Ozzy
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Q: If you could own any pet what would it be? |
A: The dog from “I am legend”
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What is your favourite part of your job?
Seeing all the cute puppies, kittens and rabbits
What are your interests outside of work?
Playing different games and reading
Do you have any pets of your own?
I have two black cats called Howl and Sofi
If you could own any pet what would it be?
An otter
What is your favourite part of your job?
My favourite part of the job is being an organisation ninja and having things run smoothly !
What are your interests outside of work?
Eating and socialising
Do you have any pets of your own?
A chocolate Lab called Frankie and a little devil cat called Thor
If you could own any pet what would it be?
I would like to just live in a zoo with all the animals.
Vets4Pets Livingston is a state of the art practice who are committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, two contemporary theatre suites and specific kennels for cats, dogs and exotics. There is on-site car parking and both upstairs and downstairs consulting rooms for ease of client accessibility.
The friendly, highly trained team can't wait to meet all of their clients.
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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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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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Dental X-RayUnlike 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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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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EndoscopyEnables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
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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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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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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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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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Late Opening TimesLate Opening Times
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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Oxygen ChamberEnables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Separate Cat & Dog WardsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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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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2b Hutchison Crossway
Gorgie
Edinburgh
EH14 1RR
Tel: Telephone: 0131 444 0990