The Pet Vet Barnsley

19/04/2024

Come on down to The Pet Vet Barnsley for a cuppa and change a life of someone living with sight loss.

All In aid of Guide Dogs UK 🦮

12/04/2024

Take advantage of our special, limited-time offer and receive a full re-start on your pet's vaccinations for the price of a booster!

Vaccination helps to protect your pet from a number of serious and highly infectious diseases.

🐶 For dogs, this includes: parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis.
🐱 For cats, this includes: feline leukaemia, flu and enteritis.

Vaccination works by priming their immune system so that if they come into contact with the disease later, their body is better able to fight back.

Preventive care is the best care! There's never been a better time to get your pet back on track with their vaccinations. Take advantage of this special offer and save up to 28%!

Register & book now: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

08/04/2024

SPECIAL OFFER: Get a vaccination re-start for the price of a booster!

If your pet's vaccinations have lapsed, get them booked in to see our team this April and we'll get them back on track with their vaccinations, for the price of a booster!

Book today: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

06/04/2024

Here's CEO Mel and Customer Experience Co-ordinator Debbie at The Pet Vet Barnsley showing off our shiny new trophy! 🏆🥳 This is for winning the Most Positive Community Impact Award in the Pet & Animal Care Awards 2024!

28/03/2024

We're now offering pet behaviour consultations! 🎉

Our in-house Pet Behavourist Rachel is here to help with all your pet behaviour-related challenges, including:

🐶 Dogs:
• Repetitive behaviours eg shadow chasing, flank sucking or car chasing
• Separation anxiety
• Noise phobias
• General anxiety
• Attention seeking
• Barking
• Introducing babies and dogs (suitable for pregnant mothers who want to prepare their dog)
• Problems lead walking including jumping up and pulling

😺 Cats:
• Feline aggression towards either humans or other pets
• Inappropriate urination or defecation
• Scratching
• Anxiety-related behaviours such as overgrooming

Our behaviour consult package is £150 and includes the following:

☑️ A 1-hour consult with Rachel
☑️ A written report with an action plan
☑️ A follow-up phone call to check your pet’s progress

If needed, follow-up appointments are charged at £50 for 30 minutes.

Contact us to get booked in today! https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/locations/barnsley

26/03/2024

Our team are here for you & your pet over the Easter bank holiday weekend! You can register or book an appointment here: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/locations/barnsley

22/03/2024

WE WON! 🏆 We can't tell you how over the moon our team are to have been announced as the WINNER of the Most Positive Community Impact Award in the Business Awards UK Pet & Animal Care Awards 2024! 🎉

We're so proud to support our local community in all the ways that we do. We can't wait to receive our trophy and give this pride of place in our reception for all to see!

➡️ Book your next appointment with your award-winning Barnsley team:
https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/locations/barnsley

Vets Barnsley - The Pet Vet Barnsley your local veterinary surgery in Barnsley located on Wakefield Road. Local Vets | 01226 297125

21/03/2024

This world needs all kinds of minds! 🧠🌈♾

It's estimated that 15-20% of the population are neurodivergent. We value and celebrate the skills and perspectives that all our neurodiverse team members bring to work and we are committed as an employer to making whatever adaptations are needed to help our colleagues with neurodiversity thrive!

12/03/2024

Congratulations to Bonnie's dad, Viking, on winning Best In Show! 😍

12/03/2024

🐾🐶 We Are Dog Friendly 🐶🐾

The Pet Vet Barnsley Family wanted to share our newest achievement that we hope will help you and your pet be more comfortable when you next visit the practice.

Meet our Dog Friendly Advocate Beth. Beth is one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses who has a keen interest in canine behaviour. Beth has taken the lead on the Dog Friendly Practice Scheme in hopes it will provide a tranquil and enjoyable practice environment. Afterall, here at The Pet Vet Barnsley we endeavour to provide a pleasant service to you and your pet 💚🐾

11/03/2024

We've made the shortlist in the Pet & Animal Care Awards 2024 in the Business Awards UK! 🤩 This is for the Most Positive Community Impact Award.

These are just some of the ways we're proud to support our local community:

⭐️ Our NEW @ Home Vet Nurse Service

A first of its kind in the Barnsley area, our Veterinary Nurses have been hitting the road and vising our customers & their pets in their own homes. We’ve found this is ideal for members of the local community who for whatever reason may have difficulty bringing their pets into practice. Customers can expect the same gold-standard care in the comfort of their home environment, where our team are able to offer a wide selection of services & procedures. We’ve already received lots of positive feedback on this new service from local residents!

⭐️ Supporting local charities

Our Barnsley team undertake a regular collection of donated food, toys, coats and bedding and distribute these to local animal rescue charities. Local charities we support include BARC (Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity), Willow Dog Rescue and our local branches of Cat’s Protection and RSPCA.

⭐️ Pet bereavement counselling

We understand how distressing the loss of a much-loved pet can be to process. Our Head Nurse Jacq is a trained bereavement counsellor, and she is able to provide bereaved pet parents with a free counselling session to support them at this difficult time. We can facilitate these sessions over the phone or face-to-face in a quiet, private area of our Barnsley practice.

⭐️ Dog, cat AND rabbit-friendly clinic accreditations!

Our Barnsley team are delighted to have been awarded silver cat-friendly clinic status by the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine). More recently, we’ve also become an accredited silver-level rabbit-friendly practice by the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, AND a certified dog-friendly clinic, as assessed by Dog’s Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA).
To achieve these accreditations, we’ve implemented various improvements in our surgery so our local community of dog, cat and rabbit owners (who make up the vast majority of our customer base) can bring their pets into practice, confident in the knowledge their needs have been fully considered.

⭐️ Pet behaviour consultations

To support our local community of pet parents, we’ve recently introduced a pet behaviour service! All our Barnsley customers will be able to take full advantage of this new service, which includes a pre-consult questionnaire (so our team can fully understand the challenges before the customer comes in), a 1-hour consult with our trained pet behaviourist, a written report with an action plan and a follow-up phone call to check on the pet’s progress.

⭐️ Fair value pricing

We understand the financial challenges created by the cost of living crisis. We’re proud to offer excellent value for money, with absolutely no compromise on the level of service or care our customers & their pets receive. In addition to our fair value, standard pricing, to support the over 60s in our community, we offer 10% discount every Wednesday and Thursday. Customers can use this discount against surgery costs, treatments, medication and products purchased in clinic.

⭐️ Open Day fun!

Who could forget our Open Day? This went down an absolute storm and we had an excellent turnout from our local community. We hosted a raffle and organised a bake sale to raise money for BARC (Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity), offered free Nurse health checks, behind the scenes surgery tours and the opportunity to chat with members of our team.

⭐️ Hosting interesting talks

Last October, our Barnsley team hosted an evening event for the local community, providing them with advice on how to prepare their pet and keep them calm ahead of Bonfire Night. We know this is something many of our customers worry about, particularly if their pet has previously shown signs of firework anxiety, so we organised this talk to provide them with advice on how to best manage Bonfire Night nerves and put their pets at ease. There will be more talks like this to come throughout 2024 on a range of topics tailored to our customers’ needs.

⭐️ Inspiring the next generation

Our Barnsley colleagues have had some fantastic experiences going into our local primary school and speaking to the children about what it’s like to work in a veterinary surgery. The children even get involved by practicing their bandaging skills and pretending to scrub in for theatre!

27/02/2024

🐾🌍 World Spay Day 🌍🐾

Today is !

The Benefits of Spaying:

✔️Prevents accidental pregnancies
✔️Prevents uterine infections (pyometra)
✔️Eliminates heat cycle (seasons)
✔️Reduces risk of mammary gland tumours (cancer)

🤔Considering getting your pet neutered?

Then please get in touch with the Barnsley team on 01226 297125 to book in for a FREE pre-neuter clinic where our nursing team will examine your pet and talk you through the surgical procedure 💚

At we want the best for your pet, that's why we offer alternative post-operative wound protection to reduce stress and support your pet through their recovery. This includes:

🩹Buster Collars
🩹Inflatable Buster Collars
🩹Medical Pet Shirts (as modelled by the lovely Lucy who came in for her spay procedure)

20/02/2024

📢 20% off neutering for XL Bullies! 📢

This offer is ending soon (end of February). Get booked in today to secure your appointment. https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

For your dog's Certificate of Exemption to remain valid, you must comply with the following:

➡️ If your dog was less than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, you must provide Defra with proof of neutering on or before 31 December 2024.
➡️ If your dog was older than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, you must provide Defra with proof of neutering on or before 30 June 2024.

Please share this post or tag anyone you know with an XL Bully to help spread the word.

14/02/2024

Which photo do you think your pet would pick to go on their dating profile? 💞 Let's see in the comments below! 📸

14/02/2024

12/02/2024

Here's RVN Tom demonstrating how to brush your pet's teeth! Do you brush your pet's teeth? 🪥

12/02/2024

We are now officially on Instagram 📸

To see our posts, offers, stories and don't forget our sneak peeks behind the scenes, please feel free to like and share. We greatly appreciate your continued support 🫶🏻🐾

08/02/2024

⚠️Weather Warning⚠️

If you are unable to attend your appointment today due to the current weather conditions then please ring the practice on 01226 297125 and we will be happy to re-arrange your appointment 📞💚

We hope everyone takes care and drives safe this snowy day 🌨️

08/02/2024

You may have seen talk in the news recently about high levels of problem behaviours in lockdown pups and the use of aversive training methods: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/facilities-and-resources/animal-welfare-science-and-ethics/news/the-pawfect-storm-study-finds-high-levels-of-problem-behaviours-and-use-of-aversive-training-methods-in-pandemic-puppies

Here's what our RVN & Pet Behaviourist Rachel Green has to say:

"Lockdown was a tough time for everyone, and a lot of people turned to puppies for company and entertainment. Unfortunately, due to the closure of in-person classes, many puppies didn't receive any professional training.

"The results of this study is quite typical of what I would expect. With increasing levels of punishment, a dog will become fearful of their owner and the bond will be damaged, negatively reducing their trust - especially when it comes to training.

"Owners should focus on positive reinforcement to encourage the good behaviours to happen more often. The use of treats while training to cement these desired behaviours also helps to build confidence and engagement with the owner.

"Owners who attend puppy classes are properly advised on how to handle their dog and what equipment to use. This is especially important for first time dog owners. I would highly recommend all dog owners, even experienced ones, go to puppy classes or seek a trainer for proper socialisation and obedience training. Trainers or behaviourists should be registered with the APBC or ABTC. If in doubt an owner should check first with the trainer running the class that they are fully qualified and registered."

07/02/2024

The temperature has taken a nosedive again! 🥶 Here are some common winter hazards pet parents need to be aware of.

Go steady if you're out and about in any sleet or snow tomorrow!

05/02/2024

🪥🦷 National Pet Dental Health Month 🦷🪥

This month marks the awareness of periodontal disease and the effects this can have on your pet, which can be seen in the photo below 📸

At The Pet Vet Barnsley, we aim to minimise the risk of periodontal disease in all our patients. That's why we always provide a dental examination whether your pet comes in to see us for a booster or surgical procedure, our team are always here to look after your pet 💚

Don't Forget! Our lovely Registered Veterinary Nurses provide a FREE dental health check consultation service where they will:

🪥Perform a full dental examination
🪥Give advice on preventative treatments
🪥Discuss how to maintain your pets dental health
🪥Discuss the methods to teeth brushing
🪥Discuss an introduction to teeth brushing tools
🪥Discuss diets best for your pet's dental health
🪥Discuss further treatment options

Need a late appointment? No Problem! The Barnsley practice is open 8am-9pm Monday to Thursday. Give us a call and book in today!

Concerned about your pet's dental health?

Then please feel free to get in contact with the team at Barnsley on 01226 297125 where they are happy to assist you 💚📞

04/02/2024

💜 Meet the Stunning Sylvie 💜

Sylvie recently spent the day with us to undergo a spay procedure.

We wish Sylvie a speedy recovery and can't wait to see her back for her post-operative checks ❤️‍🩹🐾

02/02/2024

Here's the equivalent of pet treats in human terms. What might seem like a small treat here and there can be more substantial than we realise!

Comparison chart provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

01/02/2024

Today marks the start of Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Check out our latest article by Dr Imre Pesta. Imre explains how to keep your pet's teeth healthy and touches on the wider health benefits of pet dental care.

👉 https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/pet-advice/pet-dental-health-month

31/01/2024

Oscar was the best boy for his dental check at the beginning of dental month.

31/01/2024

Do you know how to tell if your pet is overweight? Take the Hill’s Pet Nutrition L.O.V.E test to find out and receive your pet's personalised report.
https://www.hillspet.co.uk/products/weight-management-pet-food/check-your-pet

If the report shows your pet is overweight, it's not too late for them to join Fluff to Buff - our new year weight loss initiative! For a one-off cost of £75, all pets taking part in Fluff to Buff receive the following:

🚀 1 x 30 min Nurse consult
🚀 3 x 15 min Nurse consults (each month for weigh ins)
🚀 1 x bag of Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic food
🚀 A booklet for tracking your pet's weight loss
🚀 A chance to win Slimmer of the Month

Speak to our team to take part!

31/01/2024

We're open on Saturday & Sunday!

If your pet needs to see us, why not get them booked in this weekend? Our friendly team are here and ready to help.

Book your pet's next appointment here: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

26/01/2024

We're thrilled to be offering our NEW @ Home Vet Nurse Service in the Barnsley area! 🩺🚗

That's right, our Veterinary Nurses are officially hitting the road and will come to see you and your pet in the comfort of your home environment. 🏠

On these visits, our Veterinary Nurses will be able to deliver the following:

✔️ 2nd vaccinations (if you saw our team for your pet’s 1st vaccination)
✔️ A**l gland expression
✔️ Nail clips
✔️ De-matting
✔️ Dental checks
✔️ Microchipping
✔️Nose to tail checks

As an exclusive introductory offer, this service is available for £30 for an initial Nurse call out + this can include an additional procedure if required.

Call and book for an appointment and quote! https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/locations/barnsley

Vets Barnsley - The Pet Vet Barnsley your local veterinary surgery in Barnsley located on Wakefield Road. Local Vets | 01226 297125