RVN Pet Care at Home

16/04/2024

Meet William. His owner contacted me as she struggles to brush him, he's often a bit grumpy when being brushed. She has previously taken him to the vets but he gets stressed during the journey there. I went to see him and with very slow baby steps managed to groom most of his winter coat out with only a few grumbles from him.
He's now looking even more handsome, but still a bit grumpy 🥰

16/04/2024

Apologies Everyone for being so quiet on here. I've been so busy changing jobs and have been studying towards a Level 5 and 6 in Canine Behaviour and training.
I'm still available for cat and small animal visits, plus claw clipping, grooming, nutrition clinics, etc.
I have limited availability for pet sitting for the rest of the year.
Feel free to message me on WhatsApp to discuss your requirements 🙂

08/10/2023

Back visiting this gorgeous girl this weekend 😍
I have limited availability for cat and small pet sitting for the rest of the year so please contact me early if you're needing a pet sitter 😁

07/10/2023

I absolutely adore this boy! Gorgeous Stevie that I'm looking after this week. Super happy purry boy 😍

22/09/2023

Dental day for my girl today 😬🥺 fingers crossed not too many extractions!

19/09/2023

Had the absolute pleasure of looking after these two live wires the past couple of days 😍 gorgeous boys

17/09/2023

Looking after these two cuties for a few days. Meet Loki and Beans! Very playful kittens 😍

10/09/2023

Another happy review. Thanks for taking the time to post this. It was lovely to meet Princess 🐾

05/09/2023

Pop in visit for Princess today 😍

31/08/2023

Ticks!! 🤢 Look away if squeamish!

I removed this tick from a pet earlier this week.

Always remember to check your dogs after a walk and cats after they return from being outside. If you do find one please do not just pull it out or wait for it to drop off. If pulled the head can be detached which stays in your pets skin and will likely become infected. Covering them with vaseline, nail varnish etc is also not recommended - this causes the tick to regurgitate their stomach contents into your pets skin/blood stream and can cause illness in your pet.

If you are not confident with tick removal I do offer this service and would happily show you how to do it for future reference.

28/08/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Charlotte. I'm so glad you were happy with everything 🙂

28/08/2023

Another visit to see this gorgeous but shy girl today to clip her claws. Her mum held her super well and it cut out the stress of travelling to the vets to have them done.
I offer claw clipping for cats, dogs and small furries 🙂 so please feel free to message me to book an appointment.

05/08/2023

This is the adorable Anya who had her claws clipped today.
Anya gets very distressed going to the vets so her owners contacted me to visit and clip them at home to try and reduce her stress levels. Today we found a technique that worked fairly well for us all.

04/08/2023

This week I had the pleasure of meeting and looking after this gorgeous girl. Rosie was very shy but very sweet 😍

27/07/2023

Consistent nail maintenance isn’t simply cosmetic. In some cases, nails can cause pain and trigger irreversible damage to the animal.

When people think of the damage a pet’s nails can cause, most consider scratches on hardwood floors, carpet snags, and claw marks on furniture. However, long nails create potential issues for animals — a splayed foot, reduced traction, deformed feet, and even injured tendons over time. As long nails hit the ground, it puts force on the foot and leg structure. This force can potentially lead to arthritis and ongoing pain.

If you think your pets nails are in need of clipping, please feel free to contact me to book an appointment 😊

24/07/2023

Here is a snapshot of the services that I currently offer. I work in Gildersome, LS27 and some surrounding areas.

24/07/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️FLYSTRIKE⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🐰Flystrike is common during the warmer weather . Flies lay their eggs on the rabbit and those eggs hatch into maggots.
🐰They can eat into your rabbits flesh within 24 hours ,which can lead to death if left untreated or not treated immediately.
🐰Prevention is key!
🐰 Check your Rabbits bottom everyday, if there is any urine / faeces around that area clean and dry straight away
🐰 Keep their house clean so flies aren't attracted. Remove all dirty bedding and faecal pellets
🐰If your rabbit is elderly or overweight make sure they are able to groom themselves. If they can't, be sure to wash and groom them regularly
🐰If you find any eggs or maggots - this is an emergency and you must contact your vets immediately
⭐️If you struggle to groom your rabbit or have noticed they are dirty around their back end I am able to help clip the area and clean it.
Message to book in for an appointment ⭐️

24/07/2023

Let me re- introduce myself.

My name is Claire. I have been a Veterinary Nurse since 2002, qualifiying in 2005, working in a variety of practices and settings from general practice to referral. I am also studying towards a foundation degree in canine behaviour.

I am highly experienced and hold additional qualifications. I have a passion for gold standard care of all of my patients.

Visits to the vets can be very stressful so I have decided to offer some nurse services in the comfort of your own home.

I will be offering services in and around Gildersome, LS27 such as:
Nail Clipping - dogs, cats, small furries
Cat Sitting - visiting once or twice daily
Small furry sitting - visiting once or twice daily
Puppy visits - for toilet breaks, feeding and TLC while you are at work
Basic behaviour advice
Tick Removal
Ear Cleaning
Basic grooming
Medication administration- medication must have been prescribed by a veterinary surgeon

All services offered are within RCVS guidelines and should I feel necessary you will be referred to seek advice from your Veterinary Practice.

I am hoping to add in microchip implantation in the future.

Please feel free to message me if you would like further information. I am happy to provide proof of qualifications and my RCVS nurse registration number upon request.

24/07/2023

So after a bit of a break I am back and able to offer some limited appointments.
I am now also offering cat and small animal sitting in the comfort of your own home - I can offer once or twice daily visit.
Please message me for availability 🙂

10/09/2022

The UK has just 14,455 Registered Veterinary Nurses at the moment.

That is just 2.89 RVNs to every veterinary practice in the UK and less than 0.5 RVNs to every qualified veterinary surgeon.

It is also just one RVN per 588 dogs, 518 cats and 55 rabbits according to current UK pet figures.

To be an RVN you need to have undertaken years of both theory and practical training and passed numerous exams. You need to have spent at least three to four years working for a token wage as a student nurse and chances are you are earning under £25,000 per year as a full time qualified nurse (the national average is £17,834). You will work unsocial hours, all year round, and you will at some point miss birthdays, celebrations and outside commitments because your patients always come first. Sometimes, your human clients will be frightened for their pet and will verbally or emotionally take it out on you. Other times, your animal patient will be frightened and will physically take it out on you. You will definitely have some cracking scars and you will have been urinated on, defecated on, vomited on, bled on and covered in pus so often that you don’t notice anymore.

We do all this because of our passion and care for animals. Be kind to your vets and nurses. We are doing our best under pretty harsh and underpaid circumstances 😁

08/09/2022

30/08/2022

I had the pleasure of meeting this handsome chap for his claws clipping today.
He was a little nervous so we had to take everything super slowly. He certainly enjoyed the cheese bribes 🙂

30/08/2022

I have some availability for next week. Please message me to get booked in 🙂

29/08/2022

Our pets are generally very good at hiding subtle signs of pain. This is especially true in cats.
If you think your pet might be showing any signs of pain, book in for an appointment with your vet so that an appropriate pain management plan can be put in place. This could be something as simple as dietary supplements or the addition of an appropriate pain relief medication.

29/08/2022

Older cats tend to sleep alot and don't play/climb or scratch like they used to. This can mean that their claws can start to curl and imbed into their pads. Commonly the dew claws overgrow and curl.
Keep a check on your cats claws - you shouldn't be able to hear them walking across solid floors.
If their claws touch the ground, they are far too long.

28/08/2022

I've had a lot of enquiries about dog walking. Unfortunately this is not a service that I am planning on offering as there are lots of dog walkers in the local area 🙂

28/08/2022

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27/08/2022

Wow. What a reaction to my new little venture. Lots of messages, enquiries and my first bookings. Thank you 🙂 I can't wait to meet all your furry companions 😁

27/08/2022

As a country we have far too many stray cats and cats in rescue centres.
This is a good demographic to show the importance of neutering your cat.
Cats can be neutered from the age 5-6 months. They should be kept indoors until the have been neutered ideally.
Some charities such as Cats Protection run schemes to assist with the cost of neutering 🙂

26/08/2022

Fly strike is common in Rabbits.
During the warmer weather it is important to ensure that their hutches/living areas are cleaned regularly especially if living outdoors. Outdoor rabbits be should be checked twice daily.
Any rabbits that struggle to clean themselves should be checked and have their bottoms cleaned on a regular basis.