New Staff!
In May, we welcomed a new receptionist and veterinary nurse Carmel Hooban. Carmel qualified as a veterinary nurse this year after 3 years of hard studying (and the occasional night out) from Athlone Institute of Technology. She previously worked in a large animal practice. Carmel will be mainly working on reception and is looking forward to getting to know all of our lovely clients and pets alike 🙂
New Courses and Qualifications
Our newest member to the veterinary team, Gregory Noone, is looking forward to starting his Certificate in Small animal Surgery. This 2 year course is a comprehensive and practical advanced surgery programme, studying both soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in-depth. The course is based in the UK and will take a huge amount of dedication and time from Gregory as he will need to travel over at least once a month, keep up to date with his studies, and all while working full time! It will all be worth it in the end!
Darina Nolan, one of our veterinary nurses also recently completed a Nurses Certificate in Western Veterinary Acupuncture in Scotland. Acupuncture sessions are now being offered at the clinic. Darina is the only veterinary nurse in Ireland to have completed this course. Acupuncture is the practice of inserting fine, solid needles into the body for pain relief or to help the body to deal with other diseases. The needles block the pain messages and encourage the brain and central nervous system to produce more of the body’s natural pain killers. Conditions indicated for acupuncture include pain from arthritis, muscle strains, pain secondary to disc disease. Functional conditions such as constipation in cats and irritable bowel type products in dogs can also respond. Don’t worry, it doesn’t hurt your pet! Most of the time, the very fine needles are accepted just fine and usually become relaxed and sleepy during treatment.
New Products
We are now stocking Seresto flea and Tick Collars for dogs and cats. A collar like no other, it works by releasing it’s active ingredients controlled low doses, allowing your pet to stay protected against fleas and ticks for up to 8 months at a time. It kills fleas through contact and repels and kills ticks before they bite your pet, which means less discomfort for your pet and also reduces the risk of these parasites transmitting diseases giving you peace of mind that your pet is well protected. Odourless and water resistant, seresto flea and tick collars for pets is the simple way to keep your pets protected for longer.
Glenina Vet Clinic is Galway’s longest established veterinary practice and is part of the XL Vets Ireland Group.
