Practice News

02.05.2013  Special Offers and Free Health Checks for Rabbit Awareness in May
During 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 voucher
We 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 Pet He...

28.03.2013  Easter opening times
We wish all our clients a very Happy Easter Easter weekend opening times...

01.03.2013  Award Ceremony for VetHelpDirect Best UK Vets 2013
Cory 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 Award
Barton 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 2013
It'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 VetHelpDirect
If 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 services
Barton 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 Lodge
Since 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 season
Help your pets this Firework season Key points for helping stressed pets...

07.09.2012  Vet Cathy volunteers at the Paralympics
Previously 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 Check
We 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 June
June 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 Hours
We 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 pets
With 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 Success
Staff 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 Hours
Good 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 Here
To 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 5th
We 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 Pe...

05.01.2012  Routine Prices held for 2012
The 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 them
For 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 times
Barton 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 up
Dolly'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 Products
You 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 pups
Here 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 2011
Fear of Fireworks Reducing your Dogs Anxiety Six Puppy Tales The Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre Team...

05.09.2011  Newsletter September 2011
Nurse Clinics Facilities at Barton Lodge Vets Now Emergency Service The Barton Lodge Team...

02.08.2011  Newsletter August 2011
The 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 2011
Kennel Cough Risks & Price Reduction! Facilities At Barton Lodge Free Information Pack available Vets Now Emergency Service The Barton Lodge Team...

07.06.2011  Rabbit Newsletter
Vaccination Alert Flystrike Information Feeding Your Rabbit Insurance - Is Your Rabbit Covered? Should I Have My Rabbit Neutered?...

01.04.2011  Newsletter April-May 2011
Worm 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 2011
Meet 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 VAT
Barton 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 2010
Barton 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 2010
Fear of Fireworks-is your dog affected? 'Vets Now' our new Out of Hours Service The Practice Standards Scheme...

21.09.2010  Newsletter Aug-Sept 2010
Why 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 2010
Introducing 'Vets Now' Out of Hours Service Party time for Fleas and Ticks Staff News...

10.05.2010  Newsletter May 2010
Barton Lodge Re-opening Barton Lodge Veterinary Team Latest Staff News...

09.04.2010  Newsletter April 2010
A Fresh Start at Barton Lodge Barton Lodge Open Evenings The Barton Lodge Veterinary Team Staff News...

08.02.2010  Newsletter Feb-March 2010
Practice Project News Staff News Nurse Clinics...

03.12.2009  Newsletter Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
Seasons 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 2009
Further Progress at Barton Lodge Staff News Nurse Clinics Arthritis Awareness...

03.08.2009  Newsletter Aug-Sept 2009
Progress 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 2009
All 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 2009
Planning for the Future New Arrivals, Departures & Expectations Get Ready to Travel Our Website...

08.02.2009  Barton Lodge in the Snow
During 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 2009
Central Heat is a real treat for fleas! Nurse Clinics Have you visited our Website?...

06.01.2009  Newsletter January 2009
Meet our Nurse Team Meet our Veterinary Team Nurse Clinics...

04.12.2008  Happy Christmas From Toby
Toby and his reindeer friends wish everyone a Happy Christmas...

02.12.2008  Newsletter December 2008
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours News Round Up 2008...

01.10.2008  Newsletter Oct - Nov 2008
Parvovirus Disease Alert Fear of Fireworks Staff News...

28.09.2008  Toby
This 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 2008
Pet Smile Month Staff News Worming your way out of Trouble...

01.07.2008  Newsletter July-Aug 2008
The 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 10th
If 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 2008
Staff changes Emergency Service Update Nurse Clinics Kennel Cough...

03.03.2008  Newsletter Mar-Apr 2008
Exam success Investors in People re-accreditation Planning application - Cat Clinic Nurse Clinics Kennel Cough...

03.01.2008  Newsletter Jan-Feb 2008
2008 News Update When was your cat last weighed? Central heat is a real treat for fleas....

02.12.2007  Newsletter December 2007
Merry 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-November
Fear 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 2007
Pet 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/Aug
The Heat is On - helpful hints to safeguard your pet Kennel Cough Is your pet Identi-chipped?...

03.05.2007  Newsletter May/June 2007
Latest staff news Pet insurance - is your pet covered? Nurse clinic update...

02.03.2007  Newsletter Mar/Apr 2007
Spring into action against Fleas! Insurance - Is your pet really covered? Practice News...

09.01.2007  Newsletter Jan/Feb 2007
Staff News. New Year Resolutions for your pet. Insurance - is your pet covered? Why vaccinate your pet - your questions answered....

07.12.2006  Newsletter December 2006
Christmas & 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 12th
Cathy 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 Fireworks
Is your pet affected?...

27.09.2006  Newsletter Oct-Nov 2006
Arthritis Awareness Kennel Cough Fear of Fireworks - is your dog affected? Staff News...

27.07.2006  Newsletter Aug-Sept 2006
Focus 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 Team
We 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 2006
When 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 14th
Barton 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 2006
National 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 2006
Staff 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 2006
Welcome 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 2005
Barton 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 2005
Fear of Fireworks - is your dog affected? Staff News Nurse Clinics Is your pet Identi-chipped?...

27.10.2005  Wedding News October 2005
On 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 South
Trainee 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 2005
September 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 2005
Staff 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 team
We 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 2005
Barton 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 2005
In 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 News
Sadly 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...

08.04.2005  Newsletter April-May 2005
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