Vets group ploughs £300,000 into new clinic

A FAMILY-run veterinary group is investing £300,000 in a state-of-the-art new clinic that will create 15 new jobs in the Upton Rocks area of Widnes.

White Cross Vets already operates three practices in the North West and 14 across the country.

The practice, which opens this week, will be run by experienced local vets Archie Cummings and Louise Farrington and veterinary nurses Chloe Isherwood and Helen Murray.

Cummings said: “Our practice is located in an easily accessible new development close to Widnes town centre.

“It’s the fourth practice to open in the North West, as we already have two practices in Liverpool and one in St Helens, and we are very much looking forward to caring for all the much loved family pets here in Widnes.

“Our new practice is a state-of-the-art, fully equipped veterinary surgery where we will be able to perform a wide range of procedures from routine vaccinations and neutering through to emergency operations and orthopaedic work.

“We will be the first veterinary practice in Widnes to use a revolutionary North American concept that reduces stress for pets by playing scientifically composed, relaxing music, which has been endorsed by leading animal behaviourists, into the separate dog and cat wards.

“This is proven to create a calming atmosphere that helps to soothe and relax pets during their time with us in the practice.”

Tim Harrison, managing director of veterinary group, said: “The opening of our 15th practice is a significant milestone for our business and we have plans to open another later this year in Wolverhampton.

“Widnes is a thriving town with plenty of pet owners keen to access quality affordable care for their much-loved pets, which is why we are offering a number of opening offers and promotions that will no doubt appeal to local people.”