ONE of Swindon’s new MPs carried out his first public engagement since being elected.

Robert Buckland, Conservative MP for South Swindon, opened a new veterinary surgery and shop in St Margaret’s Retail Park, Oxford Road.

Companion Care Swindon in the Pets at Home store will be helping to keep the town’s animals happy and healthy.

The new team of vets and nurses, led by vet Tanya Crawley and head veterinary nurse Jo Mitchell, gave Mr Buckland a behind the scenes tour of the practice.

Visitors could also learn how to care for their pet rabbits in a series of workshops.