FACT SHEETS
Specific pets
Cats
Dogs
Guinea pigs 1
Guinea
pigs 2
Hamsters
Puppies
Rabbits
General
information
Dental health
Fleas, ticks & mites
Lost pets
Operations
Overweight pets
Older pets
Pet Passports
Vomiting & diorrhoea
Worms





VETS
Currently all vets in this practice qualified at Glasgow University. This isn’t a condition of employment, just a coincidence!
George MacRitchie
The practice was established by George MacRitchie in 1984. George qualified in 1972 , “a long time ago now!” he says, and has a wide range of experience with a particular interest in orthopaedics and fish.
Fiona Pattisson
Fiona is currently on maternity leave till approximately easter 2008.
Lesley Thomas
Lesley recently qualified from Glasgow and works full time between Low Waters and Beechwood.
Russell Lees
Russell also qualified from Glasgow, but as a mature student having a first degree as a zoologist and then spent a number of years working with animals in "wildlife" parks. Russell works mostly at Beechwood.
Sandra Lawson
Sandra has been qualified for a number of years and helps out in a part-time capacity at both surgeries.
Alisdair MacGregor
Formerly of Bourtree Veterinary Hospital in Hamilton Alisdair works 3 days a week at the Low Water surgery.
Gill Cooke
Gill has returned to the practice to cover Fiona's maternity leave and is working 3 days a week at the Beechwood surgery.