A VETS which has been at the heart of the community for 50 years has been brought up to date following a complete refurb.
GP Vets in West Street, Tadley, has been providing a helping paw to the pets in the area since the 1970s and has recently received a full makeover complete with the addition top notch equipment.
Stuart Davenport, clinical director, expressed his delight with the updated facility, saying he is hopeful it "covers all needs of the pets of Tadley and surrounding villages."
He added: "The practice has been here since the 1970s and it had been well equipped, but we wanted it to have a refresh and some new kit.
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"It's got some up to date blood machines, dental X-Ray, a dental suite that is actually very up to date, an operating theatre which can deal with most eventualities like orthopaedic procedures, soft tissue procedures and general neutering routines."
Stuart praised the look of the reception room which has been entirely overhauled with the intention to be more hospitable. He said: "The reception area has had a complete refurb. It's got a brand new reception desk so it's nice and welcoming."
He believes the refurb will help to make GP Vets a standout veterinary hospital in the area, adding: "We're hopeful that it covers for all of the needs of the pets of Tadley and surrounding villages."
The refurb was shown off to the public with an open day on Saturday, January 18, which featured games for children and a tour of the facility.
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It took place between 10am and 2pm and Stuart told the Gazette: "We're meeting anybody who wants to come and have a look at the new premises, we've got games where people can guess the foreign body in mock intestines and prizes for if they can guess where it is and what it is.
"We've got some guess the toxins games so that people can see whether they can guess which of many household products and foods are toxic to dogs and cats and which are not, a guess the dog and cat breed and we've got some goodies and some branded cakes and muffins for people to eat.
"We're holding the open day to let people meet the team and welcome them back to Tadley."
The Tadley team comprises 15 staff and is affiliated with its sister site in Worting Road, Basingstoke, which is where many clients have taken their pets while the Tadley branch has been closed.
Stuart said: "We're hopeful that now that Tadley's reopened, they'll be able to come here, so it'll be easier. And also we can attract new clients who perhaps haven't used us because we haven't been open.
"We are available to all the villagers in and around as well, which we've served for many years.
"We've been here for 50 years, we have got a really loyal client base who love the fact that we've got members of the team who've worked here for 25 years in some occasions.
"So they know the people, they get to see familiar faces, and we're hopeful that they will continue to see that and that we can expand the client base and people will continue to use us for the good care we provide."
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