Vale Vets Devon

26/09/2025

Saturday Animal Nursing Assistant.

The Vale is looking to employ an enthusiastic and passionate Saturday Animal Nursing Assistant.

Would suit someone looking to go into the veterinary profession and wanting to gain more
experience.

The Vale is a progressive and friendly independent veterinary group based in rural Devon. We
require extra support on a Saturday.

Jobs to include but not limited to:

Restocking all clinical areas.
Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
Deep cleaning of clinical areas.
Reception work.
Animal Handling.
Assisting the Nurses with inpatients.
Ideal candidate would be able to work independently undertaking tasks on a tick sheet but also using your initiative to find jobs that need doing.

For an informal chat or further information please contact Lucy Dechan (Head Nurse Cullompton)
01884 35558

To apply please email Stephanie King (Nurse Manager) with your CV and covering letter to
[email protected]

Closing date Friday 3rd October 2025
Please do not apply through Facebook

23/09/2025

Drum roll please......🥁

📸...We have our finalists! Once again we were overwhelmed by the amount of photos sent in for our virtual pet show competition so this has not been an easy task by any means - it was in fact so difficult we've had to allow 6 entries into the final as opposed to the 5 we had last year! 🥰😍

We wish we could give everyone a prize and we thank everyone for making the effort and taking the time to enter. Don't forget if you aren't shortlisted your photos will not be wasted, they may be used for our reception displays to keep our clients entertained while they wait!

Congratulations to the following:

Most Expressive (From left to right) - Lumi Tucker, Tato Thistle, Ava Phillips, Poppy Congdon, Toff the Ginger cat and Noodle Wright!
Best Action Shot - Bravo a rescue kitten belonging to the East Devon CPL branch, Rufus Langdon, Troy Durnan, Maisie Goss, Cody Stevens and Rolo Johnstone!
Best Duo - Basil and Lexi Keylock, Turbo and Peach Hill, Meka and Deejay Snow, Freddie Travers and his friend, Dawn and Dusk Bawdon and River and Dice Stevens.
Best Rescue - Jasmine (Jazz) Payne, Kyle Stevens, Frankie Wyatt, Kodi Godwin, Spirit, Shiraz and Tia Barrington and Safi Hill!

All of the final photos will be displayed at our open day so make sure you show up to cast your vote!! The winner will be announced on Monday 6th October once votes have been counted and verified!

22/09/2025

This is the lovely Molly who came in for a poorly paw the other week. Her foot was so sore she couldn't possibly stand and wait for her appointment!

Luckily shes such a big girl she didn't have to break our rules of keeping her paws on the floor 😉

21/09/2025

It's National cat and dog gut health awareness day!

🐶🐱 Gut Health = Happy Pets! 🐾✨

Did you know that your dog or cat’s gut health plays a HUGE role in their overall well-being? 🧠💩 From better digestion to a stronger immune system and even improved mood, a balanced gut is key to a happy, healthy pet! 🥰

✅ Signs of good gut health:
• Regular, firm poops 💩
• Healthy appetite 🍽️
• Shiny coat ✨
• High energy 🐕

🚨 Signs something might be off:
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Excessive gas or bloating
• Itchy skin or allergies
• Lethargy

👩‍⚕️ Probiotics, prebiotics, and a high-quality diet can make a BIG difference. Talk to your vet about the best options for your furry friend or if you have any concerns that your pets gut health is not quite right, speak to one of our team!

19/09/2025

📢Final Call for competition entries!!!📢 Today is the last day you can enter for your chance to be shortlisted for our open day virtual pet show! Comment your photos below to enter any of the categories. Any entries made after 9pm this evening will not be entered into the mix! Don't miss your last chance to potentially win an amazon voucher!!

🥳📸ITS BACK - VIRTUAL PET SHOW 2025📸🥳

That's right, we are hosting our second open day at our Tiverton branch and last years competition was so popular we are giving you lovely lot another opportunity to win an amazon gift voucher!

To enter simply share a photo along with which category you are entering it in, in the comments below. There may be returning categories but there are also some new ones to get your teeth stuck into! The categories are:

🐾Most expressive
🐾Best Rescue
🐾Best Duo
🐾Best Action Shot

We look forward to seeing all your lovely animals!

The deadline for entries is 19th September and winners will be shortlisted and announced the following week. Voting for the final winners will take place in person during the open day.

T&C's: Any comments after the deadline will not be counted. Any entries that aren't shortlisted may be used for future digital displays at one of our branches. Winner will be announced on Monday 6th October after voting has taken place at our open day. Winners will be announced on Facebook so keep an eye out. Winners will need to collect the amazon voucher prize from our Tiverton branch. If there are logistical issues to this we can arrange for them to be collected from either Cullompton or Honiton. If you are chosen as a winner and are unable to collect in person for any reason please contact our Tiverton branch directly.

19/09/2025

⚠️⛔️ M5 ROAD CLOSURE ⛔️⚠️

The M5 is currently closed between junction 27 and 28 as of yet there is no eta of when its likely to be reopened.

If you have an appointment with us today, particularly at our Cullompton and Honiton branches, please allow plenty of time to reach your appointment.

If you are struggling and think you'll be unable to make your appointment at all then give us a ring and our reception teams will be able to help you rearrange!

Cullompton: 01884 35558
Honiton: 01404 44095
Tiverton: 01884 258585

Thank you!

17/09/2025

🤗🤗🥰🥰 This is little Blossom!

She came to visit our Tiverton branch recently for her spay! She was recovered as snug as a bug and safe to say she recieved plenty of TLC from our nurses!

15/09/2025

😿 Is Your Cat Hiding Chronic Pain? 🐾

Cats are masters of disguise — especially when it comes to pain. Unlike dogs, they often suffer in silence, making chronic pain hard to spot. But that doesn't mean it's not there.

💡 Common signs of chronic pain in cats include:
❌ Reluctance to jump or climb
😾 Hiding or changes in behavior
🐢 Moving more slowly or stiffly
🍽️ Eating less or losing weight
🛏️ Sleeping more than usual
🧼 Decreased grooming or matted fur

These signs can be subtle but serious. Arthritis, dental disease, and past injuries are common causes of ongoing pain in senior cats — and even in younger ones.

👩‍⚕️ The good news? Pain management is possible! We can help with medication, supplements, lifestyle changes, and more to keep your kitty comfortable. Don’t wait — relief is within reach. Simply make an appointment to see one of our cat friendly team!

15/09/2025

FOUND - please share.

We’ve had a male black and white kitten handed into our Cullompton branch. Found in the Dulford area. No chip as quite young.

Please contact our Cullompton branch on 01884 35558 if this is your cat. Proof of ownership required.

13/09/2025

Get those cameras snapping this weekend for your chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher! Simply post your photo in the comments of this or the original post (pinned to the top of our page) along with which category you are entering them into! The name of the pet also helps! 😊🥰 We can't wait to see your weird and wonderful snaps! 📸

🥳📸ITS BACK - VIRTUAL PET SHOW 2025📸🥳

That's right, we are hosting our second open day at our Tiverton branch and last years competition was so popular we are giving you lovely lot another opportunity to win an amazon gift voucher!

To enter simply share a photo along with which category you are entering it in, in the comments below. There may be returning categories but there are also some new ones to get your teeth stuck into! The categories are:

🐾Most expressive
🐾Best Rescue
🐾Best Duo
🐾Best Action Shot

We look forward to seeing all your lovely animals!

The deadline for entries is 19th September and winners will be shortlisted and announced the following week. Voting for the final winners will take place in person during the open day.

T&C's: Any comments after the deadline will not be counted. Any entries that aren't shortlisted may be used for future digital displays at one of our branches. Winner will be announced on Monday 6th October after voting has taken place at our open day. Winners will be announced on Facebook so keep an eye out. Winners will need to collect the amazon voucher prize from our Tiverton branch. If there are logistical issues to this we can arrange for them to be collected from either Cullompton or Honiton. If you are chosen as a winner and are unable to collect in person for any reason please contact our Tiverton branch directly.

11/09/2025

🐶September is pain awareness month, so we'd like to talk about Arthritis!🐕

Pets may not be able to tell us when they are in pain with this chronic disease but there may be subtle signs such as difficulty jumping into the car, difficulty walking up the stairs, struggling to get up from a lying down position etc.

Luckily for chronic pain such as this we have treatment options available to ease your pets pain and improve their quality of life!

One of those treatments is Librela! We already have lots of successful patients on this treatment and just this month we have administered 114 Librela injections across all of our sites, this means thats 114 animals less painful and stiff! 🥰🤗

If you are concerned your pet may be in pain then contact us today to arrange an appointment to see a vet!📞

11/09/2025

It's Pain awareness month, so we wanted to share this fabulous post that talks about arthritis in your pets, one of the most common chronic diseases that we see in practice!