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New Pets We always schedule a double appointment for the first visit of a new puppy or kitten to the surgery. This is to allow enough time for the pet to be examined, its vaccination programme to be planned and for the vet to help out with any problems the owners may have. If you and your pet get off on the right foot there will be many happy, healthy years ahead for both of you.	Weight Clinics Like humans, some pets can put on an extra few pounds! As with humans, this can have certain health implications. The nurses are here to provide advice, support and encouragement on types of food and weight loss programme for your pet.	Useful Telephone Nos SSPCA- 01463 231191 Munlochy Animal Aid - 01463 811722 Dog Behaviourist - Mike Grantham - 01463 230757 Dog Training Classes - Cameron Centre, Planefield Road 01463 234785 Simply Pet Care 01463 229625 Dog Warden 01463 239111
Puppy Parties Our main aim at the Puppy Parties is to socialise your puppy during their initial vaccination phase. We cover topics such as house-training, dental care, worming and neutering. The most important part is making sure that your puppy has a good time and finds the whole experience fun. Please ask any fo the nurses for more information. Please look at our cute puppies in the Gallery section.	Dental Care A major part of pet ownership is dental care. This is often overlooked by many owners. The nurses can discuss dental care from toothbrushing to dental diets. We recommend regular dental checks - every 3 months. Remember, prevention is better than cure!	Lost and Found Pets If you have lost a pet you should contact all veterinary practices in the local area, the SSPCA, and Munlochy Animal Aid. If you have found a pet, it is best to contact the SSPCA or to take it to the nearest veterinary practice to have it scanned to check if it is microchipped.
Neutering As a practice, we advise neutering as un-neutered animals can develop certain health and/or behavioural problems as they grow older. It also helps with avoiding unwanted pregnancies!	Senior Pets Senior Clinics are run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for dogs over 8 years old and cats over 9 years old.They are done at the same time as your dog's booster vaccination. It involves an extended consultation, examination and health questionnaire with a vet and a nurse. Blood tests and urine tests will be run to check for kidney disease, diabetes, liver damage, cholesterol and urinary tract disease. Further tests can be arranged if necessary.	Bereavement Inevitably the time will come when your pet will have to leave you. Inshes Vets hope that we can make this sad event as bearable as possible. We use Elysian Fields for all private and routine cremation. Please contact us for further details.

Veterinary and Nursing Training If you are at school and want to go into the veterinary profession, this information may be of help to you. Please contact the Office Manager for further information. After School Opportunities. We welcome students who are still at school to apply to come to the surgery one weekday between 4 - 7 pm to work with the evening nurse helping her out with different duties. Students must be aged 14 years or over due to insurance regulations. Due to the demand the placements are for three months at a time. Animal Nursing Assistant Course at Thurso. The North Highland College run an animal nursing assistant course. We can provide a placement for one student per year to complete the course. . Veterinary Nursing Courses. Edinburgh's Telford College run veterinary nursing courses and as we are a registerd training practice we are more than happy to provide placements for students. Veterinary Surgeon Placements. For university students looking for a placement please contact the Office Manager.