Albavet Veterinary Surgeons - Kirkcaldy

15/07/2024

🥁**BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES DAY**🥇

Please note our Burntisland practice will be closed today due to the local games day so our phoneline will be diverted to Kirkcaldy.
Sorry for any inconvenience, Albavet.

14/07/2024

The final of the Euros 2024 in Germany is
upon us.. Who are you backing to win?
Comment below

10/07/2024

You know your pet is covered day to day with their routine
parasite treatment, but what about if you take your pet abroad?
There are many different diseases and parasites that our pets
can come into contact with when travelling to foreign countries. 🐶🐱
To find out more about the health considerations when
travelling abroad with your pet, visit:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/travelling-with-your-pet

06/07/2024

Please see below the changes for XL Bullies , don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for further advice 🐶

04/07/2024

Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it
will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous.
If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a
cool area and offered plenty of water to drink.
Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here
vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

02/07/2024

Are you looking to travel abroad with your pet this summer? If you are, you will be required to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for them. An AHC needs to be issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV).
Check with your veterinary practice to see if they have a qualified OV because not every practice will have one. 🐱🐶
For more information about pet travel abroad visit:

http://vetcollection.co.uk/health/travelling-with-your-pet

30/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week🐰

Both indoor and outdoor rabbits require vaccinations to keep them safe from infectious disease. Young rabbits are particularly vulnerable to serious illnesses, so it’s important to get them
vaccinated early.
Rabbits can be vaccinated from five weeks old and will need yearly booster vaccinations throughout their life to maintain immunity.🐇
Find out more about vaccinations for rabbits here:

vetcollection.co.uk/health/vaccinations-for-rabbits/

29/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness week🐰

Did you know your rabbit will get one bag of food or hay per month for free included with a Healthy Pet Club membership?
Your rabbit can be signed up in practice.

27/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week🐰

Microchipping rabbits is not a legal requirement but is strongly recommended. Rabbits are excellent
escape artists and, if they manage to escape the garden, it can be difficult to identify where they have come from. 🐇
Find out more about getting your rabbit
microchipped here:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-rabbits

Keep your rabbit safe and secure with microchipping. Understand the importance of updating microchip details and how it aids in finding lost or stolen rabbits.

26/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week🐰
Since you cannot check your teeth at home,it is important to look out for signs of dental disease.
There are many things that you can look out for that might indicate that your rabbit has some sort of dental health issue.
If you notice any of these signs, it is important that you bring your rabbit to your vet for an oral assessment as soon as possible. Stopping eating altogether is an emergency. 🚨🐇
For more information about Dental Disease:
https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/dental-disease-in-rabbits

Learn about the significance of dental care, signs of dental disease, and when to seek veterinary attention for your rabbit's oral health.

24/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰
It’s rabbit Awareness week so we will be sharing some handy advice throughout the week, 🐇 Starting off with flystrike.
Flystrike happens more often in warm weather, and in rabbits who have soiled fur (often due to poor diet, obesity
or arthritis).
Throughout the spring and summer rabbits must be checked twice daily and any soiled fur cleaned. If you find
any sign of fly eggs or maggots you must arrange for your rabbit to see a vet as soon as possible. 🐇
For more information about flystrike

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/flystrike/

22/06/2024

What a Mo! Wee Oscar is already Insta-famous with his own page celebrating his facial hair. He was in Dunfermline to join the Healthy Pet Club and receive his first vaccinations, flea and wormers. He also got a clean bill of health for his health check

22/06/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️
Lesley is our dedicated weekend night nurse so you may not see her very often. Lesley enjoys her role of looking after hospitalised patients overnight.

21/06/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️

Yvonne started with practice in 1997, qualifying as a RVN in 2001. A keen interest in anaesthesia and dog behaviour/training. She loves the outdoors and walking with her 2 dogs.🐶 Also mum to two daughters keeps her very busy.

19/06/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️

Jade joined us as a student nurse in 2021 and graduated as an RVN last year. She loves all aspects of nursing.

In her spare time she is kept busy outside with her 3 Labradors. Here Jade is pictured with her latest addition Coire 🦮

11/06/2024

Further Update! Just prior to the cutoff date the owner presented and has arranged payment of the outstanding treatment.
Thankyou to everyone whom supported and enquired - a lot of work done to arrange options only for the owner to present and collect him.

Thanks to many generous supporters and Whinnybank Cat Sanctuary. If you’d still like to donate please visit
https://whinnybank.org.uk/

Appeal for Owner!
Male entire found Cullen Crescent Kirkcaldy. Approximately 4 years old, no microchip. Any information please contact Albavet Kirkcaldy on 01592 641333

08/06/2024

Willow, Bailey and Morag (yes, we’ve seen her before!) loved todays trip to the Vets for their Puppy Party with Vet Nurse Jodie. Puppy parties and weigh and worm trips to the vets can be really helpful for socialising and helping your pup to be comfortable for when they really need to be at the vets.

07/06/2024

Update - power resolved *** Due to a West Fife wide power outage we may struggle to offer full service from our Dunfermline practice this afternoon. The latest update is 4pm for a return of power. If you have an emergency please contact the Kirkcaldy practice. Sorry for an inconvenience

06/06/2024

Some days it’s cats dogs and rabbits we see other days it tortoise like Tiny here🐢 We are pleased to say he is feeling better now.

05/06/2024

*CAT FOUND* Seafield Place, Dalgety Bay
All black female, no collar or microchip. We are sorry she is sadly deceased.

05/06/2024

We are currently having our computers and systems changed over and ask for your patience when calling the practice or at reception. Thank you.

05/06/2024

Please be aware that due to a scheduled Upgrading our Computer System we will be only able to see emergencies from 5pm today. Please collect any repeat prescriptions, pay accounts or book appointments prior to this time. We'll back to 'normal' from tomorrow morning at 8am. Thanks for your understanding while IT work their magic

04/06/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️

We continue to celebrate our vet nurses at Albavet and todays nurse is Carol! Carol has over 30 years nursing experience and often passes her knowledge on to our student nurses. She enjoys surgical nursing, emergency and critical care. Outside of work Carol is kept busy looking after her two horses , 2 dogs 2 cats, and spending time with her husband.

31/05/2024

Cheeky little Morag, an 8 week old puppy, has a penchant for nipping ear rings out of her Mum’s ears, managing to swallow it this time. Luckily we managed to get it out with minimal complications but we hope she learns not to do it soon!

29/05/2024

🌟 OUR NURSES 🌟 Sophie.started at Albavet in 2019 during her first year at university and has been with us right through until she qualified in 2022. Sophie loves medical nursing and looking after the inpatients on the ward. She also has a particular interest in feline medicine and is currently completing her Feline Friendly Certificate.

28/05/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️

Dawn joined us in 2000 and now works part time. She enjoys nurse consults particularly weight clinics and is a clinical coach supporting our student nurses. 🐶🐱🐰

26/05/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️

Emme joined us in 2019 as a receptionist and Veterinary Care Assistant and is now about to complete her nursing training and qualify so you will be seeing a lot more of her soon! In her spare time Emme enjoys time with Friends, family and pets. 🐶🐢

** Emme would like to thank everyone who filled out the survey for her dissertation **

25/05/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️

Martin qualified in 2016 and joined us in 2017. He has a keen interest in medical nursing and has completed a medical nursing certificate. In his spare time Martin enjoys his hobbies including music ,hill walking, family time and has recently started wild swimming. 🐶🐱🐰 🏊

24/05/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️
Eliese joined us in 2017 as a Veterinary care assistant before going on to do her. nursing training and qualified in 2020. Eliese enjoys the challenges the job brings every day. 🐶🐱🐰

22/05/2024

⭐️Our Nurses⭐️
Sam has been with us since 2004 starting off as a weekend receptionist and after going through nursing training qualified in 2009. Sam is currently Head Nurse at our Kirkcaldy practice and holds a exotics certificate as well as interest in surgery, anaesthesia and a clinical coach for our student nurses. Sam is a huge asset to Albavet supporting every area of our team.🐱 🐶 🐰 🐢