About us
About Apex Vets in Denny, Falkirk
Apex Vets in Denny, Falkirk, is owned and run by local Vets, Douglas Paterson and Glenn Hodgson. Both Vets have many years of experience in veterinary practice and have staffed a local, highly skilled team of vets and nurses.
Meet our teamYour local independent vets in Denny, Falkirk
As an independent, family-run vet practice, we are proud of the extensive range of services we offer to pets, as well as our 24/7 emergency care. This is a vital service and gives our clients peace of mind that they will never need to search for an "emergency vet near me", whatever the time of day.
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Why choose Apex Vets
Local people and services
We are staffed entirely by skilled local people, and our goods and services are sourced locally wherever possible.
Independent vet practice
We are very proud of this. All of the clinical procedures and policies are designed and implemented by the team.
Purpose-built clinic
State-of-the-art facilities for the swift diagnosis and treatment of your pet.
Opening hours that work for you
As well as our 24-hour emergency service, we offer late night opening on a Thursday for your convenience.
High level of care
We are an ISFM Gold accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, recognised for our high level of cat care. We like to go above and beyond when it comes to pet care.
Prioritised pet wellbeing
We are a Rabbit Friendly accredited clinic and regularly undertake extra Fear Free training to help take the stress and fear out of your pet’s vet visits.
Easily accessible
Easily accessible for clients from Denny, Cumbernauld, Camelon, Falkirk, Bannockburn, Bonnybridge, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Carron, New Carron, Carron Shore, Grangemouth and the surrounding areas.
Free pet advice
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Training Practice
We have an active training programme at Apex Vets for the next generation of veterinary professionals and allied professions. We encourage student placements right from high school age for any student interested in a career in animal care.
For vets: Once students get a place in a vet school we offer practical placements throughout the veterinary degree. Interested students can see our recruitment pages here: Careers - Vet Surgeons, RVN, Support Staff | Apex Vets in Denny.
After qualification we have a 2 year internship programme for newly qualified veterinary surgeons with close support from our highly skilled team of vets and nurses.
For nurses we offer practical training placements for several colleges in Scotland and now offer a Modern Apprenticeship in veterinary nursing for employed staff who wish to take the next step.
For animal care assistants we offer training and development and support attendance at college for HNC and HND level qualifications.
For veterinary receptionists we offer an accredited training and development programme through the British Veterinary Receptionists Association.
It is important to us that students are involved in the care of our patients at all stages of the journey allowing us to bring on the next generation of professionals to care for the pets of the future. If you wish to know more about this, please discuss with your veterinary surgeon during an appointment.
