Parkside Veterinary Centre

09/08/2024

We had the lovely Phoebe in for a spay last week. She was expertly looked after by Roisin and Sophie. Swipe to see her cystic ovaries - don’t look if you’re squeamish! 🐹

02/08/2024

A young dog has been found at a park in Carshalton and has been handed in to us. Please call if you or anyone you know is missing their dog. Thanks

31/07/2024

Our VCA has progressed to become one of our Student Nurse’s therefore we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our wonderful friendly team. We are an independent purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art equipment based in Carshalton, Surrey.

A large busy 100% small animal RCVS accredited training practice, with 3 Theatre suits, Diagnostic’s suit, Separate Cat and Dog wards, Isolation Ward, onsite laboratory, large waiting room with separate dog and cat waiting areas. We perform many procedures to include routine surgery, Orthopedic surgeries, Laparoscopy spays, Endoscopic biopsies.

Our highly valued team are encouraged and supported to utilise their skills and as VCA you will be an integral part of the team, assisting our Veterinary Surgeons, RVN’s, Student nurses and Receptionists and continue to provide a high standard of patient and client care.

Some duties will include assisting ward nurses to maintain our high standard of patient care, cleaning and sterilising of surgical instruments, preparation of surgical equipment for surgical procedures, maintaining stock levels for theatre consumables, assisting on reception to maintain our high standard of client care, running of blood samples, patient handling for blood samples and examination. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress into a student nurse role in the future.

This is a full-time permeant position, working a 40-hour week Monday to Friday. Shifts of 9am to 6pm and 10am to 7pm.

Pension Scheme
Birthday leave
Private Medical Insurance

If you think you would be interested in joining our amazing team, then please e-mail your CV to [email protected]

18/07/2024

Jessie found her vet visit rather boring this morning and thought it would be a good time to take a nap! How cute is she! 🥹

16/07/2024

Parkside is Hiring!

We are seeking a Veterinary Receptionist (Maternity Cover) to join our fantastic team. This role will be supporting a team of Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses, and Axillary Nurses, assisting with reception tasks, and welcoming all clients and patients into the practice.

The successful candidate will have previous receptionist or customer facing experience, as well as a love for animals, although no prior animal care experience is required. This position will best suit a proactive enthusiastic individual with a passion for customer service and exceptional communication skills.
You will be able to multitask, remain calm under pressure and priorities your workload whilst maintaining a friendly and welcoming disposition.

The duties of the Veterinary Receptionist include, but are not limited to booking appointments, prompt, and efficient telephone answering, checking clients in, taking payments, pet care sign ups, dealing with client queries, sending, and responding to emails, taking, and relaying messages, inputting laboratory results onto client records, prescription and food requests, cleaning of consult rooms, waiting room, and end of day closer.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. 40 hours a week, shifts of 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Some Saturdays if required.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV to [email protected]

12/07/2024

Rabbit found yesterday near the circle in Carshalton. Being collected by a rescue centre this afternoon, please get in touch with us on 020 8395 8222 if you think it may be your rabbit and we will put you into contact with the rescue centre. You will need proof of ownership. Thanks!

27/06/2024

Is your dog or cat protected against ticks?

Ticks are about all year round however they are more prevalent over summer. These are some we have removed recently!

It is important to remove ticks as soon as they are noticed. They must be removed using a tick remover tool so that all parts of the tick are removed, and the head doesn’t get left in your cat or dog.

Having your pet on tick prevention treatment will protect them against ticks and the diseases they can carry. Ask your vet at your next appointment to make sure your pet is covered! 🐱🐶✅

25/06/2024

Heat stroke season 🥵

With the warmer weather we are having at the moment it is important you are taking care to keep your dog cool and avoid heat stroke.

Heat stroke occurs when your dog’s body temperature becomes too high and they cannot cool themselves through panting. The signs of heat stroke are heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, drowsiness, wobbliness, vomiting and collapse. It can lead to death. Young, old, thick-coated, high-energy and flat faced breeds are more prone to heatstroke.

If your dog has any of these signs you must act fast to cool your dog. This can be done by cool water immersion or by continuously pouring cool water over them. You can allow your dog to drink small amounts of water and fanning them can help. You must phone your veterinary surgery immediately and bring them down with the car windows open or AC on.

Keep safe in the warm weather! 🥵🐶

23/06/2024

Well done to all of our Parkside staff who completed their 10k at Richmond today 🎉🎉 We are so grateful for everyone’s incredible donations that have helped us to raise £1200 for Wallington Animal Rescue - WAR. Thank you so much! 💙

https://www.justgiving.com/page/parkside-vet-1709305118941?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fparkside-vet-1709305118941&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

21/06/2024

Best of luck to all our staff at Parkside for their 10k walk/run on Sunday. 🍀 We are so grateful for all of the donations we’ve received so far to help support Wallington Animal Rescue.
If you are yet to donate and would like to, please follow the link below.
Thank you! 🤩

Help Olivia Falconer raise money to support Wallington Animal Rescue

07/06/2024

How cute is the little Milo who was in for his first vaccination this week 🥰

04/06/2024

Grass seed season is upon us‼️

Grass seeds are small, sharp seeds that are attached to long grass stems. They are easily transferred onto your dogs coat and because they are so sharp, can pe*****te the skin and cause extreme irritation. Common places for them to get stuck are your dog’s paws, ears, eyes or nose.

Signs of your dog being affected by a grass seed are:
• shaking their head
• licking their paw constantly and vigorously
• swelling between the toes
• suddenly and violently sneezing
• redness, swelling or discharge of an eye
• chewing or licking a sore spot on their skin

If you notice a grass seed on your dog, remove it immediately. It is a good idea to inspect them after a walk, especially if they have been around long grass. Check their ears and between their toes especially. Keeping the fur trimmed short around their paws and ears can prevent this too.

Treatment depends on the location of the grass seed and they can be quite tricky to locate once they have pe*****ted the skin. It usually involves retrieval using a long and special kind of tweezers. This usually requires sedation due to it being painful.

Stay vigilant this summer and do not hesitate to contact us if you think your dog might have picked up a grass seed! 🌱

01/06/2024

We’re so close!! 👟

It’s 3 weeks until Parkside will be storming around Richmond park for a 10k walk/run. We’re so close to our target of £800 raised for Wallington Animal Rescue (WAR), who are a non-profit voluntary charity caring for animals in our local area.

If you are able to, please help us to reach our target to help support WAR continue the amazing work that they’re doing! 🐱

Help Olivia Falconer raise money to support Wallington Animal Rescue

01/06/2024

We’re so close!! 👟

It’s 3 weeks until Parkside will be storming around Richmond park for a 10k walk/run. We’re so close to our target of £800 raised for Wallington Animal Rescue (WAR), who are a non-profit voluntary charity caring for animals in our local area.

If you are able to, please help us to reach our target to help support WAR continue the amazing work that they’re doing! 🐱

You can donate via our Just Giving page by following this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/parkside-vet-1709305118941?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fparkside-vet-1709305118941&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

16/05/2024

Just a reminder that it’ll be compulsory from the 10th June 2024 to have your cat microchipped before he or she reaches the age of 20 weeks.

This applies to non-microchipped cats over the age of 20 weeks too!

Failure to comply could result in a £500 fine. Don’t get caught out, give us a ring today to book your cat in for a microchip! 🐱🐱🐱🐱

09/05/2024

Kennel Cough 🦠

Kennel cough a.k.a acute tracheobronchitis is a contagious cough caused by a combination of viruses and sometimes bacteria. Most dogs develop a hacking cough and stay otherwise well, but puppies, older dogs and unwell dogs can develop more serious symptoms. Symptoms can last for 1-3 weeks, and during this time you must keep them away from other dogs. Often they require a vet visit to check if they have a temperature or if they might require anti-inflammatories. Antibiotics are very rarely prescribed because most cases are caused by viruses, which do not respond to antibiotics.

Vaccination is the best way to significantly reduce your dog’s chances of catching kennel cough and reduces any symptoms if they do catch it.

For the months of May and June, we are offering 10% off kennel cough vaccines, which are a yearly live vaccine. Please give us a call, book online or send us a PetsApp if you would like to make an appointment. 🐶

09/04/2024

It’s just over 2 months until the Parkside staff are running the Richmond 10k to raise money for Wallington Animal Rescue - WAR, a local animal rescue charity. 🐱

We are so grateful for your incredible generosity so far in helping us to raise money for WAR. We have already exceeded our target of £500, so have decided to raise the target to £800.

Please help us in helping WAR to continue the amazing work they are doing. The donation link is below via JustGiving. Thank you 💙💚

Support us at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/parkside-vet-1709305118941?utm_source=IG

27/03/2024

Say hello to Larry and Barbara!
They were both spayed yesterday by their mum and our vet Roisin! 🐱🐱

21/03/2024

In the last two years, there have been increasing numbers of dogs identified in the UK with Brucella canis infection. Such dogs have usually been imported or have travelled to countries where Brucella canis is endemic. Due to the zoonotic risk associated with this infectious agent, we are increasing the precautionary measures that we take for the health and safety of owners, their pets, and our staff.

- all newly registered imported dogs must be tested for canine brucellosis
- all imported dogs undergoing non-emergency surgery must have a negative brucellosis test result before it will be undertaken.

We appreciate your cooperation with this 😊

02/03/2024

Patients of the week 🌟🌟🌟

This is Bertie and Arlo, two sausages who were in to be castrated yesterday. They were impeccably well behaved and won the hearts of our team!

01/03/2024

The Parkside team are ditching the crocs and lacing up the trainers for a charity 10k run/walk this June. We would really appreciate your support in raising money for Wallington Animal Rescue (WAR) who are a non-profit voluntary charity dedicated to the rescuing of domestic animals in the Wallington, Sutton and Carshalton area.

We get to witness some of the brilliant work that the rescue does, and would therefore like to support WAR to continue their work through this fundraiser. 😺

Please help us to raise money to support WAR through the link below 💙💚

Help Olivia Falconer raise money to support Wallington Animal Rescue

13/02/2024

Did you know smelly doggy breath isn’t normal? 🐶

Bad breath may be a sign that your pet has periodontal disease, along with other possible health problems. Tartar build-up on the teeth can cause inflammation and infection of the gums, leading to retraction and exposure the tooth roots. This can lead to abscesses and massive discomfort for your pet.

This is 9 year old Lola’s before and after photos from her dental procedure last week, where she had a scale and polish and two teeth removed!

It is important to maintain your dog’s oral hygiene to prevent periodontal disease. Information coming on this shortly. Speak to your vet if you have any concerns regarding your pet’s oral health! 💙💚

05/02/2024

Smile if you love gravy bones 🦴

The lovely Lola came to visit us for a booster vaccination and also signed up to our Pet Care Plan! 💙

31/01/2024

February is Pet Dental Awareness Month! 🦷🦷🦷

The health of your mouth can have a significant impact on your general health and wellbeing – for pets, it’s no different!

For the whole month of February, we are excited to offer 10% off dental procedures for our clients, and 20% off for pets that are part of our Pet Care Plan. Contact us for more information and to get your pet booked in!

And stay tuned - there will be some informative posts coming soon! 🪥

29/01/2024

Fleas ⚠️

We’re seeing a lot of these pesky critters about at the moment. With colder temperatures fleas like to take refuge in our heated homes!

The best way to protect your pet and your home from fleas is to use prescription medications.
If your pets aren’t protected, feel free to contact us about getting them sorted!

08/01/2024

Help us in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR)! 💊🐾

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly pressing issue. This occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines e.g. antibiotics, antiparasitics. As a result, these medicines become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat. AMR is a natural process that happens over time through genetic changes in pathogens. Its emergence and spread has been accelerated by human activity, mainly the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials to treat, prevent or control infections in humans, animals and plants.

We want to keep your pets as safe as possible and ensure that we are treating them appropriately and effectively. 🐶🐱🐰

Please help us to do this by:
1️⃣ Following the vets advice on the course of treatment and dosage
2️⃣ Ensuring you finish the course of treatment, even if your pet appears to get better before the end of treatment
3️⃣ Never share antibiotics with pets they weren’t prescribed for
4️⃣ Never dispose of any unused antibiotics in your household waste
5️⃣ Returning any unused or out of date antibiotics to your vet for safe disposal

Join the battle for a future with effective antibiotics! 💪🌍💚

21/12/2023

🌟 Patient of the week🌟

This week Ziggy who was in for castration stole our hearts by being the most cuddly cat! He made it a little tricky for our vet nurse Sophie to get any work done… swipe to see why! 🧡🧡

20/12/2023

🎄🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄🎄

In the case of an emergency when we are closed please contact our out of hours provider Medivet Sutton. Please see their details below:

Medivet Sutton
84 Mulgrave Road
Sutton
SM2 6LZ
0208 642 9100

We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year from everyone at Parkside 💙💚

17/12/2023

Keep your pets safe this festive season 🎄🎄🎄

Christmas comes with new foods, plants, toys and presents that can be dangerous to your beloved pets, so we’re highlighting the top things you should be mindful of over the Christmas period.

🎄👉 https://ow.ly/fSNq50QbvVN