White Lion First Vets - CVS

26/08/2024

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
Today we’re celebrating all dogs, big and small!
Here are a few of the gorgeous canine companions that belong to our White Lion team ❤️
We’d love to see your furry friends too - share their photos in the comments below! 🐶🐾

17/08/2024

🐾 Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day🐾

Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted than cats of any other colour?
Some people believe that black cats are a symbol of bad luck, which is simply not true!
Here at White Lion we love our little black panthers - here are a few that have visited us this past week 🐈‍⬛

If you’re a black cat owner, we’d love to see some photos of your feline friends in the comments!🐈‍⬛🐾

12/08/2024

Are you thinking about getting a new puppy? 🐶

Bringing a new puppy into your home is exciting, but it comes with responsibilities. That's why we're offering FREE pre-purchase consultations!😊

This is a consultation with one of our Veterinary Nurses to give you the opportunity to discuss which breed is most suitable for you.
Our Veterinary Nurse team will also be happy to answer any other questions you may have, such as;
- What to look out for in a reputable breeder
- Financial implications of dog ownership
- Health care schemes
- Insurance
- Breed specific traits and responsibilities such as grooming, exercise, or health considerations

Take a look at these gorgeous new additions belonging to some of our lovely clients!🥰

01/08/2024

*Update 13:56 - we are back online!*

⚠️⚠️⚠️Important notice⚠️⚠️⚠️

We are currently having issues as are our phone lines and computer systems are down. We are working on fixing this issue as soon as possible.

We will keep you updated as soon as we know more.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

White Lion Vets

20/07/2024

Meet Toby and Tess 😍 During their annual vaccination appointment our vet noticed they both had thick plaque deposits on their teeth, and suspecting this was hiding more advanced dental decay, recommended dental procedures for both of them.

Luckily for Toby and Tess their owner took immediate action and as they are both part of our Healthy Pet Club she was able to use scheme benefits to significantly reduce the cost of the procedures.

The dental assessment under general anaesthetic confirmed that they were both suffering from advanced periodontal disease which would have been causing them considerable discomfort. Pets are experts at masking pain and it's not unusual for us to identify advanced disease in animals who are still eating well.

To treat the dental disease and help prevent future problems an impressive 19 teeth were extracted between the two of them - despite this they were both eating well soon after their procedures and were signed off within two weeks of the procedure by our nurse as they were doing great ☺️

If you are worried about your dogs teeth or have noticed smelly breath please don’t hesitate to get booked in for a dental check up with one of our vets so we can advise further - the sooner we catch it, the easier it is to treat! 🐾

17/06/2024

Our phone lines may be busier than normal over the next few weeks - if you're struggling to get through and your query isn't urgent then please consider emailing us on [email protected] instead 🐶🐱🐰

10/06/2024

Please be aware of a small change to our opening hours - we are hoping to be back open at 8am as normal by the end of the month!

02/06/2024

Have you heard about the new cat law?? 🤔🐱 From 10th June it will become a legal requirement for all pet cats over the age of 20 weeks to be microchipped, even if you never plan to let them outside 🐾 If your cat is over 20 weeks old and not chipped please do get in touch with us so we can get you booked in with one of our lovely nurses for the procedure. Placing a microchip is quick and generally very well tolerated in conscious patients - Pushka, Mabel and Kevin were all chipped recently and were very brave! 😻

For more information about microchipping and the new law you can follow this link:
https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/neutering-and-vaccinations/microchipping-your-cat #:~:text=What%20is%20the%20new%20cat,like%20feral%20and%20community%20cats

24/05/2024

We were lucky enough to meet plenty of new furry family members this week… 🐶🐾Welcome Bowie, Lexi, Winston and Alfie 😍 If you are welcoming a new fur baby remember to plan their first visit to see us with plenty of time - they often need important vaccinations during those first exciting weeks in their new home 🏠 Providing puppy cuddles and plenty of treats alongside the all important first health check is one of our favourite things to do!! 💕

02/04/2024

⚠️⚠️⚠️important notice ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Unfortunately this morning we are experiencing some IT issues, and unable to access our computer systems.

Because of this we will be unable to see non urgent appointments that have not already been booked.

We are working hard to resolve the issue with our IT team.

We would like to thank all clients for their patience during this time and we will keep you updated as often as possible.

24/01/2024

⚠️⚠️important update⚠️⚠️

Great news! The maintenance work to practice is almost complete, the practice will reopen Tuesday 30th January!

Until then, Zoe and Louise are still assisting clients over the phone, so please don’t hessitate if you have an concerns or queries.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and look forward to seeing you all soon

08/01/2024

Update: phone lines are now working correctly and fully functional. The nurses will be more than happy to help with any concerns or questions during our normal opening times (Monday- Friday between 8-6).

As you are aware our building is closed currently for renovations, our phone lines are still open and nurses Zoe and Lauren will be on hand answering calls and helping with concerns.

This morning we are having a few issues with our phone lines, we are working hard to get this resolved and will keep you all updated as we have more information.

In the meantime please contact First Vets Heaton on 0191 2761064

03/01/2024

Update: reunited with owner!

⭐️⭐️⭐️stray dog⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We have had a female chocolate/ white dog handed into practice today, found in the Easington Lane/ South Hetton area.

If you believe she is yours please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0191 526 2963

17/12/2023

⚠️⚠️ Important Notice⚠️⚠️

If there are any queries please don’t hessitate to contact the branch to discuss with a member of the team

01/12/2023

❄️❄️ ⚠️weather warning ⚠️ ❄️❄️
Although most of the main roads are pretty clear, please take caution on smaller roads and especially our customer car park as it’s very slippy.

If you don’t feel you can make your appointment due to the weather please call to rearrange.

02/11/2023

We are pleased to say that we are back open today, thank you to all our clients for your patience yesterday.

We would also like to ask clients to take caution on the roads when visiting us today, the floods have left some of our local roads water logged.

01/11/2023

⚠️⚠️Due to unforeseen circumstances, White Lion Vets will be closed today. ⚠️⚠️

In the event of an urgent/ emergency medical attending 8am-6pm please contact First Vets, Heaton on 0191 2761064

In the event of a genuine veterinary emergency after this time please call VetsNow Gateshead on 0191 3400807

We are working our very best to be open as normal tomorrow.

Kind regards,
White Lion Vets

23/10/2023

We have had a young deceased male white and black cat handed into practice today.

If you are missing a little cat please get in contact with us, proof of ownership will be required.

01/08/2023

we are still trying to reunite our stray boy with his owner. He was found in Haswell area last Thursday, if you believe he could be yours please contact the practice.

27/07/2023

⭐️⭐️ Stray male cat handed in to practice today from haswell area. If you believe he may be yours, please contact the surgery ⭐️⭐️

19/05/2023

Female black and white female kitten handed into practice yesterday approx 6 weeks old.
No microchip.
Proof of ownership required.

23/02/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Important notice- stray dog ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Little westie found in Easington Lane. If this is your dog, please contact the practice on 0191 5262963

Update: little boy has been reunited with his owner!

25/12/2022

We wish you a happy and healthy Christmas to all of our clients and their families this 2022!

From all of the staff (and Muchacho) at White Lion vets 🎄🩺🐶

24/10/2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Important notice- stray dog ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Little westie found in Easington Lane. If this is your dog, please contact the practice on 0191 5262963.
Dog warden notified.

Update: Toby has been reunited with his owner!

19/10/2022

03/08/2022

Small Animal Vet - South Hetton ,County Durham

Amazing opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to work at White Lion Veterinary Clinic, South Hetton. Salary up to £60k DOE + Benefits. No OOH. 4-day working week. The surgery is based in a semi-rural setting near main roads to major cities, Newcastle and Sunderland. True believers of offering a great work / life balance and flexibility. Be part of our caring, hardworking and super supportive team.

To find out more please call/text our Recruiter Karolina on 07770 685 414 or email our Clinical Director Andy on [email protected] . To apply via our on line portal please click below:

https://zcu.io/C6j3

11/07/2022

🦜🦜🦜 stray bird 🦜🦜🦜

Stray bird handed into practice today, cockatiel. If you’re missing a friendly chap please get in touch. Proof of ownership and cage required ☀️

10/07/2022

☀️☀️☀️It’s hot dog season! ☀️☀️☀️

As the temperature rises here in the UK so do the cases of heatstroke in our furry friends.

REMEMBER: It’s not just our canine companions that suffer from the warm weather. It is important to keep all of our pets at an appropriate temperature.

The main signs of heatstroke include :

💡Panting heavily, or difficulty breathing as well as an increased heart rate.

💡Bright red gums and tongues (as well as other mucous membranes) which can turn a grey, purple, or blue colour.

💡Vomiting, excess salivation/drooling.

💡Lethargy, shaking and collapse.

Heat stroke can lead to more serious situations, including seizures, organ failure, and worse case scenario - death.

Your pets are at an increased risk if they’re older or “geriatric”, young pups, those with flattened faces (brachycephalic) or those with thick long coats.

🐈🐱One of our staff cats Gandalf is making great use of his cool mat, which is one way of keeping them cool indoors. If you’d like to know more interactive and fun ways of keeping your pets of all shapes and sizes cool let us know 🐰🐶

Stay safe!
White lion team 💕🐶

09/06/2022

**** STRAY BUNNY 🐰 ****

Stray bunny handed into practice today, if you’re recently missing a little rabbit please give us a call on 0191 526 2963 or message our page 🐰💕

Found yesterday in palmer street south hetton