January 2025 Clinic Update
Pricing Updates
As of 1st January 2025 we are updating our prices. Any existing written estimates will be honoured for 1 month at the existing price. You can find the latest prices on the buttons below or on the prices in the main navigation.
Why Are The Prices Being Updated?
This is for two main reasons, the first is we recently increased our consult times to 20 minutes to ensure we are giving you and your pet the care and attention you deserve. In order to allow for this increased time per consultation we are increasing our prices slightly from £60.00 to £65.00 to reflect this.
Secondly, we try to absorb costs where we can to make pet care affordable, but as our costs increase we do occasionally need to factor these into our prices.
This makes our Healthcare Subscriptions an even better source of value for pet care, with free and unlimited vet consultations on our Gold Subscription and great discounts our Silver and Bronze Subscriptions as well.
We Welcome Two New Team Members!
Starting from 2nd January we have Megan Swemmer joining our Vet Team. Dr Megan qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the Onderstepoort Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
After completion of her studies, Megan became a jack of all trades gaining experience in various forms of mixed practise in South Africa.
After moving to the UK, Megan has focused her professional attention on cats and dogs.
Enthusiastic about owner education, Dr Megan really enjoys helping owners understand and engage in pet health and wellness. She encourages questions and is always happy to discuss things in detail.
Holly Hopkins has joined James Horner Vets as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
Here’s what Holly had to say about working here:
‘From the moment I met with James and Sophie D I knew that James Horner Vets was the place I needed to be to grow as a veterinary nurse. Learning about the innovative ways in which the team is working, the collaborative culture they champion and which I am now a part of, has opened my eyes to a different way to approach our field. I am very grateful to the team for welcoming me so warmly into the family’.
In her spare time Holly attends a local running group and is currently training for the Paris Marathon and her first Iron-Man!
Welcoming Back a Familiar Face!
Many of you will remember receptionist Catherine, who left to go on maternity leave in February 2024. Catherine then gave birth to her gorgeous son; Arthur; on 16th February 2024.
Catherine is returning to work two days a week (plus her share of Saturdays) from 2nd January. Welcome back!!
Congratulations Sarah!
Student nurse Sarah passed her professional discussion at college so is now one step away from becoming a registered RVN!
We say one step but it is a big step… sitting her OSCE’s (Observed Structured Clinical Examination) in February 2025.
You have the whole team supporting you for the final exams!
Team birthdays!
This month we are celebrating two birthdays….
Sophie D’s birthday on 4th January and Samantha T’s birthday on 17th January!
Sophie is currently on maternity leave and Sam has treated herself to a day off work. We hope they both have lovely days!
January Holidays/Leave!
Megan Swemmer
2nd January
Sarah Green
2nd - 3rd January
10th & 13th January
Chloe Dresser
6th - 9th January
Sam Webb
7th January
Hollie Furey
14th - 16th January
James Horner
16th January - CPD
24th January - 1st February
Louise Ryan
16th January
Samantha Tingle
17th January
Marketa Maxerova
17th - 24th January