Practice News
02.05.2013 Special Offers and Free Health Checks for Rabbit Awareness in MayDuring May we are promoting rabbit health by offering a free Health Check for rabbits. You will receive a Health Check certificate and a discount voucher for Supreme Rabbit Food. You can also join our Rabbit Health Plan to ensure your rabbit stays h...
08.04.2013 Join our new Rabbit Health Plan in April and get an M & S shopping voucherWe have just launched our new Rabbit Health Plan alongside our exisitng Pet Health Plans for dogs and cats. For any rabbit joined during April you receive will receive a free voucher. For further details click on
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28.03.2013 Easter opening timesWe wish all our clients a very Happy Easter
Easter weekend opening times...
01.03.2013 Award Ceremony for VetHelpDirect Best UK Vets 2013Cory and owner give Roger and Cathy Wickenden a high five and the Award for Best Uk Vets 2013, watched by clients and the practice team. Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre won this national on-line review competition when over 70 five star reviews were ...
04.02.2013 The VetHelpDirect Best UK Vets 2013 AwardBarton Lodge Veterinary Centre has been voted VetHelpDirect Best UK Vets 2013
Client Survey
Pet Health Plan Success and news for Easter Bunnies...
28.01.2013 We are Winners of VetHelpDirect Best UK Vets 2013It's been announced today that our practice has won this award. This is because of the quality and number of reviews by our clients posted for us in the VetHelpDirect Directory. To read the lovely, positive reviews from our clients please click on t...
08.01.2013 To help Barton Lodge to win the Best Vets 2013 award click on VetHelpDirectIf you would like to help our staff to win this award please click on the VetHelpDirect button on our home page and post a recommendation by January 28th. Thank you....
10.12.2012 Winter 2012 Christmas/New Year Hours VetsNow emergency servicesBarton Lodge Veterinary Centre wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all their clients.
For holiday opening and emergency hours download our Newsletter for full details
Pet Health Plans.
Christmas Care.
Staff News....
29.11.2012 Our New Nurses at Barton LodgeSince advertising last month we have successfully appointed three new students into our veterinary nurse team. We welcome Lorna Jahn, Emily Simmons and Holly Burton who have now joined us and will start their Diploma Course in Veterinary Nursing in J...
05.10.2012 Helpful hints for the Firework seasonHelp your pets this Firework season
Key points for helping stressed pets...
07.09.2012 Vet Cathy volunteers at the ParalympicsPreviously during the Olympics and now for the Paralympic Games, vet Cathy is a volunteer in the Olympic Stadium. We thought you would like to see our little 'Gold medalists' Toby and Nell wearing their awards whilst Cathy models her volunteer unif...
16.07.2012 Free Summer Dental Health CheckWe have extended our FREE DENTAL HEALTH CHECK offer through the summer at Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre to continue to raise awareness of dental health issues for pets. Until August 31st we are offering a FREE DENTAL HEALTH CHECK-UP for your pets. E...
10.06.2012 Free Dental Health Checks during JuneJune is Dental Care Month at Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre and to raise awareness of dental health issues for pets until June 30th we are offering a FREE DENTAL HEALTH CHECK-UP for your pets. Email or phone us between 8am-7pm to request your free a...
01.06.2012 Jubilee Holiday Opening HoursWe are open for our usual Saturday Hours June 2nd 8am til 5pm but closed for routine appointments during the rest of the Jubilee Holiday. Our on-site emergency service provided at the practice by VetsNow operates right through the holiday and can be ...
25.04.2012 Pet Health Plans provide the best possible care for your petsWith our new Pet Health Plans you can now ensure you are providing the best possible care for your pets.
Latest news on Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre...
23.04.2012 Sponsored K9 9K Dog Walk SuccessStaff from Barton Lodge, their family members and dogs turned out in force for the Sponsored K9 9K Dog Walk raising money for the Hospice of St Francis. As you can see they all enjoyed a lovely walk, had a great time followed by a well deserved rest....
05.04.2012 Easter Opening HoursGood Friday April 6th Emergency Service only
Saturday April 7th Normal Hours 8am til 5 pm
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday Emergency Service only
Tuesday April 10th Normal Hours
Our Emergency Service is here on-site at Barton Lodge Veterinary...
08.03.2012 Pet Health Plan Details Available HereTo find out how to save at least 15% and pay monthly for preventive pet health care, you can download the full details of our popular Pet Health Plan. Clients are giving us lots of positive feedback about the benefits of signing up....
28.02.2012 Pet Health Plan launch on March 5thWe are delighted to announce that from March 5th you can ensure that you are providing the best possible care for your pets through our new Pet Health Plan. Click to download details on
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05.01.2012 Routine Prices held for 2012The Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre Team would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and to help celebrate we have held all our routine prices again for 2012. Click on our January News to view price information.
Also read about our Puppy Parties ...
20.12.2011 Christmas catastrophies -help to avoid themFor some dogs, Christmas over-indulgence has come a little bit early and at Barton Lodge we have already had to treat two little dogs that had helped themselves to a large amount of chocolates and one little dog that ate a large quantity of raisins. ...
05.12.2011 Christmas News and Holiday Opening timesBarton Lodge Veterinary Centre Staff wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Opening hours over the holidays
We are on Facebook!
Whats New at Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre
The Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre Team...
22.11.2011 Dolly's puppies are growing upDolly's puppies are growing up fast and all doing very well. Here they are at Barton Lodge for their recent check up. We have marked the photo so you can see who's who....
08.11.2011 Special Offer on Flea and Worming ProductsYou will always receive a 10% discount when you purchase a year's supply of your preferred flea control or worming product for your pet from Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre. Please enquire at reception for details and an estimate of the cost....
09.10.2011 Dolly and her 6 pupsHere is Dolly with her 6 puppies who were named Cathy, Roger, Sonja, Joni, Miles and Simon. You can read the story of why those names were chosen in the October newsletter....
07.10.2011 Newsletter October/November 2011Fear of Fireworks
Reducing your Dogs Anxiety
Six Puppy Tales
The Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre Team...
05.09.2011 Newsletter September 2011Nurse Clinics
Facilities at Barton Lodge
Vets Now Emergency Service
The Barton Lodge Team...
02.08.2011 Newsletter August 2011The heat is on-avoid Heat Stroke
Hot Spots
Skin Care & Flea Control.
Free information packs.
Vets Now Out of Hours Service.
The Barton Lodge Veterinary Team....
07.06.2011 Newsletter June-July 2011Kennel Cough Risks & Price Reduction!
Facilities At Barton Lodge
Free Information Pack available
Vets Now Emergency Service
The Barton Lodge Team...
07.06.2011 Rabbit NewsletterVaccination Alert
Flystrike Information
Feeding Your Rabbit
Insurance - Is Your Rabbit Covered?
Should I Have My Rabbit Neutered?...
01.04.2011 Newsletter April-May 2011Worm Focus Month
Facilities at Barton Lodge
Vets Now Emergency Service
News of the Barton Lodge Team
Head Nurse Nicci runs her 7th Marathon...
03.02.2011 Newsletter Feb-Mar 2011Meet the staff at Barton Lodge
The new facilities at Barton Lodge
Vets Now Emergency Service
Arthritis Awareness...
17.01.2011 2011 Vaccination prices reduced 10% ex VATBarton Lodge is pleased to announce price reductions and savings for clients on all vaccinations and booster prices for 2011. All vaccinations include a full health check and for vaccinated puppies and kittens, 4-weeks of free pet health insurance co...
30.11.2010 Newsletter Winter 2010Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre staff wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Christmas & New Year opening hours
Vets Now Emergency Service
The New Facilities at Barton Lodge
Meet the New Staff at Barton Lodge...
05.10.2010 Newsletter Oct-Nov 2010Fear of Fireworks-is your dog affected?
'Vets Now' our new Out of Hours Service
The Practice Standards Scheme...
21.09.2010 Newsletter Aug-Sept 2010Why Choose Barton Lodge?
More About the Staff and Exam News
'Vets Now' our Out of Hours Service
The Practice Standards Scheme...
14.06.2010 Newsletter June-July 2010Introducing 'Vets Now' Out of Hours Service
Party time for Fleas and Ticks
Staff News...
10.05.2010 Newsletter May 2010Barton Lodge Re-opening
Barton Lodge Veterinary Team
Latest Staff News...
09.04.2010 Newsletter April 2010A Fresh Start at Barton Lodge
Barton Lodge Open Evenings
The Barton Lodge Veterinary Team
Staff News...
08.02.2010 Newsletter Feb-March 2010Practice Project News
Staff News
Nurse Clinics...
03.12.2009 Newsletter Dec 2009 - Jan 2010Seasons Greetings to all our clients.
Christmas and New Year opening hours.
Barton Lodge 2009 News Round up -
Practice Project News and Staff News.
Nurse Clinics....
02.10.2009 Newsletter Oct-Nov 2009Further Progress at Barton Lodge
Staff News
Nurse Clinics
Arthritis Awareness...
03.08.2009 Newsletter Aug-Sept 2009Progress at Barton Lodge
Staff News
The Heat is on - helpful hints to safeguard your pet
Get ready to travel...
01.06.2009 Newsletter June-July 2009All change at Barton Lodge
New arrivals
Get ready to travel
The heat is on - helpful hints to safeguard your pet...
01.04.2009 Newsletter Apr-May 2009Planning for the Future
New Arrivals, Departures & Expectations
Get Ready to Travel
Our Website...
08.02.2009 Barton Lodge in the SnowDuring the recent heavy snow we have been able to maintain a full service to our clients due to the dedication of our staff. Many of them have walked to work if necessary, through the snow. This picture was taken by Jose Serrano, one of our vets....
02.02.2009 Newsletter Feb-Mar 2009Central Heat is a real treat for fleas!
Nurse Clinics
Have you visited our Website?...
06.01.2009 Newsletter January 2009Meet our Nurse Team
Meet our Veterinary Team
Nurse Clinics...
04.12.2008 Happy Christmas From TobyToby and his reindeer friends wish everyone a Happy Christmas...
02.12.2008 Newsletter December 2008Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
News Round Up 2008...
01.10.2008 Newsletter Oct - Nov 2008Parvovirus Disease Alert
Fear of Fireworks
Staff News...
28.09.2008 TobyThis is Toby, the latest member of the Wickenden household. Toby was adandoned at Barton Lodge as a tiny puppy by an unknown person. He is being nursed back to health and has now found himself a happy home....
03.09.2008 Newsletter September 2008Pet Smile Month
Staff News
Worming your way out of Trouble...
01.07.2008 Newsletter July-Aug 2008The Heat is on - helpful hints to safeguard your pet.
Nurse Clinics
When was your cat last weighed?...
05.06.2008 Barton Lodge Vet on BBC1 9.15am June 10thIf you want to see Barton Lodge Vet Roger Wickenden helping consumer champion Dominic Littlewood, tune in to 'Dont Get Done Get Dom' on Tuesday June 10th at 9.15 am. Filming was done at Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre and all the staff got to meet ...
06.05.2008 Newsletter May-June 2008Staff changes
Emergency Service Update
Nurse Clinics
Kennel Cough...
03.03.2008 Newsletter Mar-Apr 2008Exam success
Investors in People re-accreditation
Planning application - Cat Clinic
Nurse Clinics
Kennel Cough...
03.01.2008 Newsletter Jan-Feb 20082008 News Update
When was your cat last weighed?
Central heat is a real treat for fleas....
02.12.2007 Newsletter December 2007Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all clients and their pets.
Christmas and New Year opening times.
Barton Lodge Events 2007.
Feliway for Cool Cats.
Christmas Fayre - too much of a good thing for pets!...
02.10.2007 Newsletter October-NovemberFear of Fireworks - is your dog affected?
Feliway for Cool Cats
Why vaccinate your pet? And when should you revaccinate?
Your questions answered...
03.09.2007 Newsletter September 2007Pet Smile Month
Disease Alert - Kennel Cough in Dogs and Myxomatosis in Rabbits
Staff News - exam success
De-Stress Dogs with new D.A.P. Collars...
26.06.2007 Newsletter July/AugThe Heat is On - helpful hints to safeguard your pet
Kennel Cough
Is your pet Identi-chipped?...
03.05.2007 Newsletter May/June 2007Latest staff news
Pet insurance - is your pet covered?
Nurse clinic update...
02.03.2007 Newsletter Mar/Apr 2007Spring into action against Fleas!
Insurance - Is your pet really covered?
Practice News...
09.01.2007 Newsletter Jan/Feb 2007Staff News.
New Year Resolutions for your pet.
Insurance - is your pet covered?
Why vaccinate your pet - your questions answered....
07.12.2006 Newsletter December 2006Christmas & New Year opening hours
Barton Lodge Events 2006
Chocolate Poisoning
When was your cat last weighed?...
15.11.2006 The Flying Vet lands safely!With a window of good weather on November 12th, Cathy Wickenden's joint parachute jump for The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home(IRHH) with her friend Dr Lynne Dyson went really well. Skydiving from 13,000 feet's Cathy found it pretty chilly and windy bu...
14.10.2006 Sponsor The Flying Vet for Nov 12thCathy Wickenden, is teaming up with her friend, Dr Lynne Dyson GP on November 12th in a joint sponsored parachute jump to raise money following an emergency appeal for funds by The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home (IRHH).
This charity is very close to ...
05.10.2006 Fear of FireworksIs your pet affected?...
27.09.2006 Newsletter Oct-Nov 2006Arthritis Awareness
Kennel Cough
Fear of Fireworks - is your dog affected?
Staff News...
27.07.2006 Newsletter Aug-Sept 2006Focus on Teeth for Pet Smile Month -including free dental health check.
Staff News - Vet Meritxell Peris new baby daughter.
Kennel Cough...
18.07.2006 Veterinary Surgeon John Birley joins the TeamWe are delighted to welcome veterinary surgeon John Birley to Barton Lodge for the busy summer months. John graduated from Glasgow University in 1966. After 2 years practice in Gloucester and Woking he met and married an Australian girl. He migrated...
06.06.2006 Newsletter June-July 2006When was your cat last weighed?
Kennel Cough
Worming your way out of Trouble
Focus on Teeth, including a free dental examination voucher...
25.05.2006 National Pet Week Pet Fair Gadebridge Park May 14thBarton Lodge Veterinary Centre held its 18th National Pet Week Pet Fair in Gadebridge Park on Sunday May 14th. The Dog Show attracted many entries and the pet lovers who attended were entertained by the Obedience Display staged by Chesvale Dog Traini...
05.04.2006 Newsletter April-May 2006National Pet Week Pet Fair - Gadebridge Park Sunday May 14th
Spring into action against fleas!
Focus on teeth including a free dental examination voucher...
07.03.2006 Newsletter March 2006Staff News:
Head Nurse Nicci Hawes' new baby son.
Exam Congratulations.
Why Vaccinate your Pet? Your questions answered.
Aromatherapy for stressed cats.
Spring into action against fleas!...
09.01.2006 Newsletter Jan-Feb 2006Welcome to the first 2006 Newsletter and a Happy New Year
Nurse Clinics
Insurance - is your pet covered?
Central heat is a real treat for fleas!...
02.12.2005 Newsletter December 2005Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre staff join in wishing clients and pets
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Christmas/New Year opening times
Diary Review of the Year 2005
Chocolate Poisoning - too much of a good thing!
Central Heat is a real treat...
31.10.2005 Newsletter November 2005Fear of Fireworks - is your dog affected?
Staff News
Nurse Clinics
Is your pet Identi-chipped?...
27.10.2005 Wedding News October 2005On October 7th there was a great celebration when veterinary surgeon Meritxell Peris
married her fiance Paul Verschueren, who is also a vet, in her home city of Barcelona. All the staff at Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre sent their congratulations an...
30.09.2005 Karen runs North and SouthTrainee VN Karen Esquilant is currently raising money for 'Hearing Dogs for Deaf People' by sponsored running. She successfully completed The Great North Run on September 18th in a time of 2hrs 54mins in very hot weather. Her next event is the Great ...
02.09.2005 Newsletter September 2005September is Arthritis Awareness Month
Staff News including Veterinary Surgeon Meritxell Peris' Wedding
Nurse Clinics
The Fight Against Fleas Continues!...
06.07.2005 Newsletter July-August 2005Staff News - Head Nurse Nicci Manfield (now Nicci Hawes's) Wedding
Barton Lodge Staff photo with the happy couple
Helpful Hints To Safeguard Your Pet
Insurance - Is Your Pet Covered?
The Fight Against Fleas!...
22.06.2005 New nurse Emma joins the Barton Lodge teamWe are delighted to welcome to our team Emma Murray VN, a qualified and experienced nurse. Emma has joined us for the busy summer months during which several of our trainee nurses are sitting their nursing exams. ...
25.05.2005 National Pet Week Pet Fair 2005Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre's annual National Pet Week Pet Fair was held in Gadebridge Park on May 8th this year. There were lots of entries in the Dog Show and many pet loving spectators enjoyed watching the Obedience Team Display organised by Ch...
22.05.2005 London Marathon 2005In April four of our nurses were successful in completing the 2005 London Marathon. Head Nurse Nicci Hawes, Jane Mosley, Penny Smith and Karen Esquilant all completed the course in very respectable times. We are very proud of their combined achievem...
09.05.2005 Rabbit NewsSadly flystrike is a common, extremely distressing serious, and if untreated, fatal condition affecting rabbits during the warm Spring and Summer months and into the Autumn. We regularly see cases every year. Flystrike occurs when a rabbit develops s...
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