A round-the-clock animal hospital is set to open in a pub

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A round-the-clock animal hospital is set to open in part of a listed building dating back to 1780 in the centre of Ramsbottom.

Medivet has been granted planning permission to use the rear section of the former Grants Arms on Market Place as a veterinary practice.

Medivet said they wished to transfer their operation from their smaller premises on Central Street to use the currently empty part of the former pub.

The application, said: “Medivet is a group of veterinary 24 hour hospitals with approximately 400 locations across the country. “With an increasing number of pets in the UK, in part due to COVID-19 lockdown, Medivet are finding many of their practices are turning away new clients and they are reviewing all premises for ongoing suitability and if there are local options for providing a more sustainable service. “Medivet currently operate a small vets in Ramsbottom but this property is small and no longer fit for meeting the needs of Ramsbottom pet owners with the company regularly turning down new customers. READ MORE: Drivers will have to 'sprint' full length of train to get away on time in 'short-sighted' plan for Piccadilly station “This new property at the Grant Arms, provides an opportunity to keep the vets within Ramsbottom town centre and continue to support the needs of the existing residents while also opening up the practice to new pet owners. “The new property proposed at the former Grants Arms will allow for shorter waiting times and an increase in service offered within Ramsbottom.” Medivet now have permission to convert the interior into four consulting rooms, a room used for x-rays, ultrasounds and dental work, a small theatre, a kennels area with space for two large and six small dogs,