The Pet Vet Lincoln

12/06/2024

Meet the gorgeous Gem 🐶 Gem's owner enrolled her in our weight management program earlier this year. Together, we tailored a diet plan specifically for Gem to help her shed some of her excess weight. At the outset, she weighed in at 35kg.

Today, Gem returned for her follow-up appointment, and the progress is remarkable! She now weighs 28.8kg, showing significant improvement in her energy levels and mobility. Although she still has a bit more weight to lose, we're confident that with the continued dedication of her family, Gem will soon achieve her target weight! ⭐

Please speak to our team if you'd like to know more about our weight management clinics! https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

12/06/2024

Massive congratulations are in order for our very own Dr Liv Mawson & Dr Sam Reitterer-Barbour! 💍 This happy couple got married over the weekend on the beautiful banks of Lake Garda.

Everyone in The Pet Vet family is wishing them all the happiness in the world as they embark on newlywed life! ❤️

11/06/2024

📢 Receive 20% off the cost of your rabbit's vaccinations!

Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) are two serious (but preventable) infectious diseases that can affect all breeds of rabbit. Vaccination greatly improves prognosis.

Protect your rabbit today! Book your vaccination appointment: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

10/06/2024

Today, the change in law comes into force which means all cats aged 20 weeks and older must be microchipped and registered on a database.

Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted or face a fine of up to £500.

Microchipping is a quick, straightforward procedure! Contact our team to get booked in.

The mandatory scheme aims to make it easier for lost or stray pet cats to be reunited with their owners.

07/06/2024

We couldn't possibly end National Volunteer Week without mentioning Terry Pearson - our Head of Commercial Services & Estate. Terry has been a Trustee at Bradford Cinderella Club since 1990 (yes, you read that right!).

The Cinderella Club has one basic aim, which is to improve life for the underprivileged children of Bradford. They work to achieve this through enabling them to:

➡️ Participate in activities alongside their school friends.
➡️ Obtain some of the desirables in life that others take for granted.
➡️ Obtain some of the necessities for life within their own area of need.

Terry says: "As an active member of the charity, I try to bring my life skills to benefit the club and the children it exists to assist. This could be anything, ranging from providing input into funding applications, or generally using my knowledge dealing with the situations life in the 21st Century throws at entities such as ours."

Terry has also been Chairman/Trustee & Managing Director of Eccleshill Mechanics Institute since 2017. Terry is involved with this vital community hub across all levels, from securing the building for the community with a 99-year lease, to cooking up a storm with his bistro nights and fish & chip Fridays! 👨‍🍳

06/06/2024

This National Volunteer Week, we thought we'd share the adventures of RVN Megan who jetted off to volunteer her skills & expertise in Greece!

Megan spent 2 weeks volunteering on the island of Paxos on a workplace-sponsored trip, facilitated by local charity PAWS (Paxos Animal Welfare Society). PAWS runs entirely on the support of volunteers.

On her experience, Megan said...

“My first impressions were how amazing the facilities were; from having a fully functioning anaesthetic machine with an oxygen generator, and an autoclave for ensuring we could safely sterilise the instruments being used.

“The amazing team of volunteers would spend a lot of time out on the island trapping cats for us. We would then safely transfer them to crush cages so they could be anaesthetised and prepared for surgery.

“The cats were provided with adequate sedation and pain relief to allow the Vet to perform surgery while myself and a fellow veterinary nurse would take it in turns monitoring or preparing the next patient for surgery.

“All cats are ear tipped so once fully recovered, they can be safely released back and identified as neutered so they are not trapped again.

“As well as neutering we would provide other health care as needed, such as removing rotten and broken teeth, ear tipping for cats suffering from cancer, and for one patient, we even placed a makeshift dressing on after finding out he had fractured his leg!

“With all our hard work, we managed to neuter over 109 cats! What an achievement for only 2 weeks on the island. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to break that record on my next trip if we can!”

05/06/2024

Let's face it, some of our pets have zero concept of personal space. And most of the time, we absolutely love it! However, if they have particularly pongy breath, this may cause problems (for your nose, at least) when they lean in a little closer...👃

Did you know pet breath shouldn't actually smell bad? By maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, you can keep suspicious smells at bay, as well as many other signs of dental disease. 🦷

During a dental health check, our team can examine your pet's teeth and spot any potential issues before they have a chance to develop into anything more serious (or expensive).

If you have any concerns about your pet's teeth, don't delay coming in to see our team!

https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

31/05/2024

Unfortunately, a grey and white female cat has been brought in wearing a yellow collar. She was found on Abbey Lane Kirkstead. Please call on 01522 458885 if you have any further information.

31/05/2024

This little chap is always happy to see me ❤️ during our nurse consultation 🥰 he melts my heart 💓

30/05/2024

We're open on Saturday AND Sunday, with no surcharge for weekend appointments! Book in to see our team: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

28/05/2024

It’s been a while but I’m back on posting so fun one first. What do you think this lovely man is saying 🤣

26/05/2024

We hope you're having a fantastic bank holiday weekend so far! Just a reminder that we're open tomorrow 😊 If you'd like to book an appointment, you can do so here: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

16/05/2024

We're ready to see all pets this weekend - big and small! 🐀

Book your weekend appointment: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

15/05/2024

Receive a full re-start on your pet's vaccinations for the price of a booster - until 31 May 2024!

Vaccination helps to protect your pet from a number of serious and highly infectious diseases.

🐶 For dogs, this includes: parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis.
🐱 For cats, this includes: feline leukaemia, flu and enteritis.

Vaccination works by priming their immune system so that if they come into contact with the disease later, their body is better able to fight back.

Preventive care is the best care! There's never been a better time to get your pet back on track with their vaccinations. Take advantage of this special offer today!

Register & book now: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

14/05/2024

📢 OFFER: 20% OFF NEUTERING FOR XL BULLIES 📢

We're extending our offer by welcoming all XL Bully owners to bring their dogs into The Pet Vet Lincoln, where they'll receive 20% off the cost of neutering until the end of June 2024!

To comply with the legislation, if your dog was older than one year old on 31 January 2024, they must be neutered by 30 June 2024.

Book your appointment: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

12/05/2024

OWNER FOUND🥳We have had a stray tortoise handed in to us if you think she could be yours please contact us on 01522 458895

10/05/2024

Here's a sneek peak into a day in the life of one of our student veterinary nurses!

09/05/2024

Austin & Cooper are here to let you know we're open on Saturday AND Sunday.
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Grab one of our weekend appointments before they go! https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

08/05/2024

Part time job opportunity! ⭐️
Could you be the customer service superstar we're looking for? 👀 We're recruiting for a new Customer Experience Coordinator to join our friendly team! You'll enjoy a range of great benefits and have access to the very best training. 🚀

Our surgery is conveniently located on the Carlton Centre retail park, minutes from the ring road and city centre. We're open 7 days a week, including evenings.

We need someone who is able to work 19 hours per week.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today!
https://thepetvet.livevacancies.co.uk/ #/job/details/56

02/05/2024

Layla is here to remind all owners of unmicrochipped cats that there's an important change in the law coming into force next month! 📢

From 10 June 2024, cats in England will need to be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they're 20 weeks old. You could be fined up to £500 if your dog or cat is not microchipped when they need to be.

Microchipping is a super quick and straightforward to do. The chip is approximately the same size as a grain of rice and it will take our team just a few seconds to insert it just under the skin between their shoulder blades.

It's then your responsibility to make sure the contact details registered against your pet's microchip are kept up to date. For example, in the event you move home or change your telephone number.

Contact our team today to secure your microchipping appointment before 10 June: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

02/05/2024

Our team are here for you 7 days a week! 🗓️ Weekend appointments are available at no extra charge, even for unregistered customers.

Book in to see our team: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

02/05/2024

⚠️ Designer cross breeds, including Cavapoos, Cockapoos, Goldendoodles and Cavachons have a higher risk of becoming infested by ticks due to their Poodle parentage. 🐩

This is according to new research by the RVC (Royal Veterinary College).

Ticks are small, spider-like external parasites that can latch onto a pet and feed off their blood, risking the transmission of disease in the process. They live in long grass and wooded areas and latch onto a passing pet when they brush past. While they can be a threat all year round, their 'peak' season is March to October.

It's crucial a tick is removed in the right way, using a tick remover tool. This is because squeezing a tick’s body can cause it to expel blood back into your pet, increasing the risk of infection. Also: step away from the tweezers! This can result in the tick's body breaking away from it's head, which can remain embedded in your pet's skin.

➡️ If you have any concerns about ticks or find one on your pet and would like our team to remove it for you, please get in touch.

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/cavapoo-and-cockapoo-designer-dog-breeds-at-high-risk-of-tick-infestation-study-finds

01/05/2024

Would would your pet do if they lived in a fancy hotel and had a team of staff? 😂

30/04/2024

Bertie (owned by Senior Vet Linda at our Rotherham surgery) recently donated his blood so that we could make serum eye drops for this lovely patient, Axel.

Axel had bilateral ulcers needing one eye removed earlier in the month and has been having medical management in the other for a few weeks. Bertie provided the blood sample as Axel doesn't like having his bloods taken but the drops were vital for his treatment.

Here's Axel before and during his surgery, and Bertie being a very good boy having his bloods taken. Lots of gravy bones came shortly afterwards!

22/04/2024

Hey - stop scrolling!! We are recruiting! We are looking for two people to join our front of house team!

If you want a challenging but extremely rewarding job and to be a part of an amazing team then apply below!

We are looking for two people to work 19 hours a week supporting our mornings (8am-12pm) and evenings (4:30-8:30pm) they will also be part of our weekend rotation - if you think that could be you - we cannot wait to hear from you - don’t wait to apply! Do it now 😁

https://thepetvet.livevacancies.co.uk/ #/job/details/56

17/04/2024

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15/04/2024

Wow our lovely student nurse Georgia ran the Lincoln 10k at the weekend in an hour and 5 minutes!! Please join us in congratulating her for a fantastic achievement ❤️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️❤️👏👏

10/04/2024

OWNER COLLECTED 🥰

We have had a small Black and Tan elderly male dog brought into us found in the local area with no microchip please contact us if you think this could be your dog

08/04/2024

SPECIAL OFFER: Get a vaccination re-start for the price of a booster!

If your pet's vaccinations have lapsed, get them booked in to see our team this April and we'll get them back on track with their vaccinations, for the price of a booster!

Book today: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

03/04/2024

Each month at The Pet Vet Lincoln, we nominate a Hero of the Month! ⭐ This is to celebrate a team member who has really gone above and beyond in their role and helped to make a difference. There's always stiff competition, but in March, the title went to our Veterinary Surgeon Vicky!

Vicky was described by her colleagues as being a flourishing Veterinary Surgeon who is always on hand to help in any way. Well done Vicky! ✨

Have you & your pet seen Vicky in the surgery recently?