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Monday 8:30am - 7pm Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm Thursday 8:30am - 7pm Friday 8:30am - 7pm Saturday 8:30am - 2pm 2pm - 5pm

Clare Vet Group

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Clare Vet Group

Clare vet group RCVS accredited
Visit our website www.clarevetgroup.co.uk
We offer a 24 hour Service Clare Vet Group was established in Ballyclare in 1980.
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Over the years the practice has expanded to the current thirteen vet, companion, farm and equine practice. We aim to provide you with a professional, high quality veterinary service, offering the highest possible standards of veterinary care for your pet. "Looking after your pet is what we do best"

We provide a 24 hour emergency service based from our Ballyclare Clinic, and provide veterinary app

ointments throughout the day from all of our three clinics. Please click on a clinic to see our opening times. In an EMERGENCY please contact your nearest clinc or if after hours our on call vet on 028 9332 2223. Please feel free to browse our website and try our online services for ordering pet food, repeat prescriptions and registering your new pet. Or if you wish to contact us click here. We offer FREE qualified nursing clinics for new puppy / kitten, dentistry, obesity, and geriatric health, please see our information on our FREE NURSE CLINICS. The data controller is independent vetcare ltd, The chocolate factory, Keynsham Bristol, BS312AU (ICO reference number Z3212973), We have a data protection officer who can be contacted at [email protected].

22/06/2024

UPDATE - REUNITED WITH OWNER

🚨🚨 FOUND 🚨🚨

This wee one was found today at a Cloughfern corner, Whiteabbey hospital area.

Chipped but not registered. Please contact us at Ballyclare if this is your dog.

20/06/2024

UPDATE- REHOMED ❤️

This boy is still looking for a forever home, pls contact the practice if your interested

19/06/2024

🚨🚨PLEASE SHARE 🚨🚨

Please share, found Kings Road area of Whiteabbey. Chipped but unable to contact owner!

Contact our Ballyclare clinic if this is your dog

18/06/2024

🚨🚨 PLEASE SHARE 🚨🚨

This wee one was found this evening in Anderson’s Park area of Doagh.

Chipped but not registered. Please contact the Ballyclare clinic if this is your dog!

16/06/2024

🐎 THE DANGERS OF RAGWORT 🐎

Remember, once your horse has liver failure, caused by ragwort, it is almost always fatal. Early identification and removal is key. If you suspect that your horse has eaten ragwort, please contact us immediately for advice or treatment.

16/06/2024

🐶 HAPPY FUR-THERS DAY!! 🐶

We would like to wish all you fabulous pet-dads a happy Fathers Day! Have the best day 😀✨

15/06/2024

🐎 THE DANGERS OF RAGWORT 🐎

So what effects can ragwort have on our horses?

The toxins in ragwort are absorbed into the blood stream and are broken down in the liver. This damages the liver and over time will cause liver failure. Sometimes the effects of eating ragwort are only seen a long time after the horse’s exposure to the plant, as the liver damage continues long after eating the plant.

Eating a small amount over a long period of time can cause the same damage as one large amount being consumed.

Signs of ragwort poisoning include:
-Lethargy
-Photosensitivity
-Significant weight loss
-Blindness
-Difficulty breathing
-Loss of balance

15/06/2024

🚨FOUND🚨

Black and white male cat recently neutered found on the Knockagh Road today in a critical condition. Has a tipped ear.

Please contact us if this may be your cat.

14/06/2024

🐎 THE DANGERS OF RAGWORT 🐎

So what are we looking for when we talk about Ragwort??

Ragwort during the colder months can be seen as dark green rosettes of leaves growing low on the ground. At this early stage, it is easier to remove them. If you use a herbicide at this stage, then digging them up is easier and you are less likely to have a lot of the weeds growing the following year.

Once ragwort has flowered (seen as bright yellow flowers densely growing together) then you have the risk of seed dispersal where you may have a greater problem the following year.

13/06/2024

🐎 THE DANGERS OF RAGWORT 🐎

If you notice ragwort around the area your horse resides....

Please wear sturdy gardening gloves when handling ragwort as the plants can also be harmful to humans. We also recommend that you cover your arms and legs and wear a facemask to avoid inhaling any of the pollen or seeds from the plants.

Disposal of ragwort should be either by controlled burning, rotting in a secure compost bin, or pay a suitable waste management company to dispose of it for you.

12/06/2024

🐎 HORSE OWNERS - DO YOU KNOW THE DANGERS OF RAGWORT? 🐎

Did you know that ragwort plant are poisonous all year round? But because the plants are bitter tasting, most horses will avoid eating them. However, it is always a good idea to remove plants from areas where your horses will graze.

Also be careful that there are no plants within your hay or haylage as cut or wilted ragwort becomes more palatable to horses!

12/06/2024

REUNITED WITH OWNERS
Stray female kitten handed to clare vets, not microchipped.
Found in Rathcoole
Proof of ownership required
Contact us on 02893322223

12/06/2024

✨ Muffin ✨

This handsome chap is a lovely little Ragdoll kitten called Muffin! Muffin first came to visit us last month for his first vaccination with vet Eva. He was back in with RVN Jen yesterday for his 2nd vaccine and has gained 600g in weight, making him 1.6kg!
He was super brave for his injection and was more fussed on the treats 🤣

We look forward to seeing little Muffin grow up 🥰

12/06/2024

🐰 RABBIT AWARENESS WEEK 2024 - SPECIAL OFFER 🐰

June 24th-28th 2024 is known as Rabbit Awareness Week. Over that week we will be directing you to lots of information on how to look after these pets ensuring they receive the best and most appropriate diet, accommodation and general care - they are not as easy to look after as you might think!

For that week, we will be offering 20% OFF all rabbit vaccinations! Give us a call at any of our branches to book an appointment and ensure your bunny's vaccinations are up to date!!

11/06/2024

Tabby male entire handed to clare vets, not microchipped.
Found Churchill Drive Carrickfergus
Proof of ownership required
Contact us on 02893322223

10/06/2024

🐄🐑 CALLING ALL FARMERS 🐑🐄

AFBI Hillsborough are opening their doors on the 18th and 19th June for guided tours!

See below and scan the QR code to register for this event and get updated on research developments!

09/06/2024

A massive thank you to each and every one of you who voted for us!!

Truly humbled and eternally grateful for the appreciation of our fantastic team!

We picked up 3 awards!!

🐾 Vet of the Year, Rachel Finlay
🐾 Practice Manager of the Year, Caroline Elliott
🐾 Vet Practice of the Year, Clare Vet Group

Also a huge shout out to all our other finalists
✨Lisa McDonagh, Cat Groomer of the Year
✨Steven Robinson, Employee of the year
Vet of the year,
✨Martin Webb
✨Keith McKeeman
✨Kirsty Morrison
✨Emma Chambers
✨Naomi Hoy
✨Diane Beattie
✨Michael Woodside
✨Pippa Swan

You’re all winners in our eyes ✨✨

08/06/2024

REUNITED WITH OWNER

PLEASE SHARE

DOG FOUND - PRINCES AVENUE, FERNAGH

**safe with finder**

08/06/2024

Suited and booted for the The Local Pet Awards
Wish us luck🤞🏼🥂

07/06/2024

✨ REHOMING APPEAL - Please Share✨

We have this lovely adult male ferret for rehoming.
He has been with us for a while but we would love to get him moved on to his forever home 💕

He is handleable and full of character 🤩

Please get in touch with us on 02893322223 if you’d like to express your interest.

*Rehoming fee applies*
Previous experience of owning ferrets preferable

07/06/2024

Stray cat handed into Ballyclare clinic
Found mossvale road, Newtownabbey
Cat is a female tabby, not chipped
If this is your cat please contact the clinic.

05/06/2024

Female tabby cat, found on Antrim road, brought into practice unfortunately suffered massive injuries and after road traffic accident and is now deceased. Not chipped. Please contact Ballyclare.

05/06/2024

Male tabby kitten brought in as a Stray, found on the Monsktown Road.

Pls contact us on 02893322223
*proof of ownership required*

04/06/2024

Tabby unneutered male cat found this afternoon, no microchip. Unfortunately dead on arrival. Found Ballycorr Road.

Please contact us if you think this is your cat.

03/06/2024

🐱 CAT MICROCHIP OFFER! 🐱

Did you know that from the 10th June 2024, microchipping your cat will become a legal requirement in England?!

Whilst this is not currently happening here in Northern Ireland, we really think it's a great idea. We regularly see so many lost cats around the area that are not microchipped and are less likely to be reunited with their families.

That's why we are offering £10 OFF all cat microchips until September!! That means you can get your feline friend microchipped for just £10!

To find out more about microchipping, how it is done and how they work, visit this webpage - https://www.pet-advice.thepethealthclub.co.uk/

To avail of this offer, just call any of our branches in Ballyclare, Whiteabbey, Cavehill or Carrickfergus and make an appointment today.

02/06/2024

🪱 PARASITE PREVENTION 🪱

Did you know that we cover year round parasite control when your pet is signed up to the Pet Health Club?

For a monthly payment of £20.99 for dogs, £18.99 for cats or £15.99 for rabbits, you can have peace of mind that your pet is covered for parasite preventative treatment throughout the year as well as many other benefits.

To find out more, follow the link below..

https://www.thepethealthclub.co.uk/

31/05/2024

✨️🐾 VETERINARY NURSE AWARENESS MONTH 🐾✨️

Many of you will have met a few of our nurses from time to time within the clinic, but what do they actually do behind the scenes??

Our veterinary nurses are actively involved in:
- Phlebotomy (blood sampling)
- Running laboratory tests
- Positioning and taking x-rays
- Preventative treatment advice
- Neonatal care
- Triaging emergencies
- Emergency & critical care nursing
- Inpatient care
- Consultations including diabetic, nutrition, weight advice
- Scrub / theatre nursing
- Dental nursing - including scale & polishes and x-rays
- Wound management
- Minor surgeries
- Admitting & discharging patients
- Preparing for surgery
- Midwifery
- Physiotherapy
- Post-operative care
- Administrative duties
- Management duties
- Reception duties

And so much more!!

30/05/2024

The lovely Kiki Dee was in with vet Naomi last week for a health check, boosters and cytopoint injection! Isn't she just gorgeous 🥰

30/05/2024

🐾✨ VETERINARY NURSE AWARENESS MONTH ✨🐾

Next up for VNAM, meet Louise, one of our part time RVN's at CVG!

'I joined Clare Vets in 2012 as a kennel assistant, I completed my veterinary nurse Level 3 course at Greenmount College graduating as an RVN in 2018. Currently I am working as a part time RVN consulting in our Whiteabbey Branch and Ballyclare hospital along with administrative and hospital duties.

Nurse consults are one of my favourite roles, I enjoy spending time with our patients and their owners.

I have 2 rescue dogs Lucy and Mabel, along with 5 chickens. I enjoy cold water swimming, paddle boarding and walking my dogs on my days off.'

Address

75 Ballynure Road
Ballyclare
BT399AG

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	8:30am - 2pm
	2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+442893322223

Website

http://www.clarevetgroup.co.uk/

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The Local Pet Awards 🐾

A massive thank you to each and every one of you who voted for us!! Truly humbled and eternally grateful for the appreciation of our fantastic team! We picked up 3 awards!! 🐾 Vet of the Year, Rachel Finlay 🐾 Practice Manager of the Year, Caroline Elliott 🐾 Vet Practice of the Year, Clare Vet Group Also a huge shout out to all our other finalists ✨Lisa McDonagh, Cat Groomer of the Year ✨Steven Robinson, Employee of the year Vet of the year, ✨Martin Webb ✨Keith McKeeman ✨Kirsty Morrison ✨Emma Chambers ✨Naomi Hoy ✨Diane Beattie ✨Michael Woodside ✨Pippa Swan You’re all winners in our eyes ✨✨

🪱 PARASITE PREVENTION 🪱 Did you know that we cover year round parasite control when your pet is signed up to the Pet Health Club? For a monthly payment of £20.99 for dogs, £18.99 for cats or £15.99 for rabbits, you can have peace of mind that your pet is covered for parasite preventative treatment throughout the year as well as many other benefits. To find out more, follow the link below.. https://www.thepethealthclub.co.uk/

🐾Dogs Trust Ballymena are recruiting more foster carers🐾 Watch the lovely Tammy being placed in her foster home to find out what to expect on the day a dog comes to you for a temporary stay until they find their forever home. If you would like to find out more or apply to foster please follow the link below https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/volunteering/vacancies/ballymena-foster-carer

Our nurses are continuously in the lab running various samples to help detect issues in our patients! A common laboratory procedure we carry out is known as a haematocrit or Packed Cell Volume (PCV) count. This measures the percentage of your pets red blood cells and helps to detect anaemia, bleeding episodes and/or dehydration. Watch as we show how to run a manual PCV sample! #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #veterinarynurse #planetrvn #vnam #vnam2024

🐾🐕‍🦺🐈 VETERINARY NURSE AWARENESS MONTH 🐈‍🦮🐾 Every year the month of May is dedicated to proudly celebrating Veterinary Nurses. Ever wondered what our Veterinary Nurses get up to? Stay tuned throughout the month of May and we will give you a little insight... #VNAM2024 #WhatVNsDo #20YearsOfVNAM

💥🐾 The marathon is well underway and our team are smashing it!! Did you catch them on BBC Sport NI this morning? Incase you missed it 😍 https://www.justgiving.com/page/emma-chambers-1712000203077?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Femma-chambers-1712000203077&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0JR_pfMwzeuvCBEjOoCD12FHHTWhgvOc1PtLfqzZw3GfmBXTpjiLGzA4A_aem_ATzeMxsIAuSWwvohhlmZ_stcenVwtzQ9eGB6rEhKQRllkLnfQvXPfDX2UaHnJzVNccfg1Hms0GQe_NPWux5HrHm_

✨🏃 RUNNING FOR ROSIE'S TRUST 🏃✨ Meet Niamh, our lovely Carrickfergus receptionist who is taking part in the Belfast marathon on Sunday 5th May in aid of @Rosie's Trust! As you can see she has been taking her training very seriously on the beach 👀😂 If you would like to support Niamh and donate to this worthy cause, please follow the link below. https://www.justgiving.com/page/emma-chambers-1712000203077?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Femma-chambers-1712000203077&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3K-91QpJR0VA-p9k1G2OFOXh4ufoOBSV66aizndlrsywi-MtPCsYzcplM_aem_AfOzqHNK4wmitg9AKUg_w56pjBlU3jVXrxQtBJ1-mezpTQiiho1V47Tz-59Q5KNLeePsBGUchzje8bXE3h0oLpFy

🏔 4 Peaks Challenge 🏔 One of our clinical directors, Keith McKeeman has challenged himself and his friends to climb the four peaks in aid of Vetlife this May! Did you know the veterinary community experiences significantly higher levels of depression and suicide than the general population?! Vetlife are a charity focused on supporting members of the veterinary community and their families who have emotional, health or financial concerns whilst seeking ways to prevent such situations in the future. Keith & co would really appreciate any donations given in aid of this wonderful charity who continue to help each and every one of us within the veterinary profession. https://www.justgiving.com/page/keith-mckeeman-1708008339046

🐾 PET HEALTH CLUB 🐾 Have you joined our Pet Health Club yet?! Our specially designed plans are aimed at providing preventative healthcare for your pet whilst spreading the cost, making it that bit easier on your budget! Our plans include: - Primary and Annual vaccinations (including kennel cough!) - Twice yearly healthy pet checks - Flea, worm & tick preventative treatment for the full year - Routine unlimited anal gland expressions with the nurse - Unlimited nail clips with the nurse - Discounts on dental checks & treatments - Discounts on food and life long medication For a monthly cost of £20.99 for dogs, £18.99 for cats or just £15.99 for rabbits, this could really help ensure your pet gets their preventative care without worrying about a large bill all at once. Visit www.thepethealthclub.co.uk for more information and to sign up & avail of these benefits today.

🦷✨ SPECIAL OFFER!! ✨🦷 Remember, our deal starts TOMORROW! 15% off ALL dental procedures throughout the month of March. If your pet is a member of the Pet Health Club, get an extra 10% off making it a big 25% off the total cost of your dental procedure. *Subject to availability

🦷✨ PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH ✨🦷 These are just a select few of the products available for looking after your pets dental health! From powders and mouthwash to treats and complete diets, there are many options. Book in for a chat with our nurses to discuss this further!

✨🦷 MARCH DENTAL DISCOUNTS 🦷✨ REMEMBER, we are offering 15% off all dental procedures throughout March!! A further 10% off if your pet is on the Pet Health Club!! Give us a call to get booked in.

🦷✨ PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH ✨🦷 February is pet dental health month so stay tuned for some dental care information throughout the month! We will be offering free nurse dental checks throughout February and 15% off all dental procedures throughout the month of March. If your pet is a member of our Pet Health Club you will receive a further 10% off!

✨FEBRUARY COVER STAR✨ It’s that time again… we are looking for submissions for our February cover picture! Please submit photos of your gorgeous pets below and we will reveal the cover picture by Friday 2nd Feb!

Just a bit of fun! Comment your pets name spelt with emoji’s below.. 🐾

🎄😳 ELFIE UPDATE 😳🎄 Oh no! Elfie managed to get inside one of our kennels and was caught by a lion! 😂🦁

🚨👀 ELFIE UPDATE 👀🚨 Noel the polar bear was in as he had a sore tummy.. Elfie has watched our vets perform quite a few ultrasound scans so he took it upon himself to scan Noel’s abdomen! He looks pretty proud of himself here… 😂

👀🎄 ELFIE UPDATE 🎄👀 Looks like Elfie had too much fun at the Leighinmohr House Hotel at the weekend when he crashed Clare Vet Groups Christmas dinner! We felt sorry for him when he broke in so we’ve hospitalised him & given some medication to sort him out 👀🩺💉

🐱 Protect your cat from the ‘silent killer’ with annual blood pressure checks once over the age of 7 years old. 😺Blood Pressure checks can be booked into our nurse clincs at our Ballyclare and Whiteabbey branches

🐱Protect your cat from the ‘silent killer’ with annual blood pressure checks once over the age of 7 years old. 😺 Blood Pressure checks can be booked into our nurse clinics at the Ballyclare and Whiteabbey branches.