RSPCA North Wales Branches Mobile Veterinary Clinic

08/08/2024

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

Can you help us…

We’re looking for volunteer driver on a Tuesday.

Come and join our Mobile Clinic team, driving our van to its various venues throughout North Wales.

The Mobile Clinic starts and ends its day at our hub in Llandudno. Drivers would need to be based in or around the Llandudno area or willing to travel to and from before and after the day's route. Our Tuesday route is currently Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog - Caernarfon - Llandudno (subject to change)

If you like driving, being part of a great team helping animals on a busy mobile veterinary clinic, and have a day a week free, we would love to hear from you.

Full clean driving licence essential and some experience driving a larger vehicle or van preferred (the mobile clinic is the size of an ambulance)

Full training and a uniform is provided.

We are very excited to welcome you aboard.

For further information or to apply please visit https://volunteering-wales.net/opportunities/mobile-clinic-drivers-71630

Or email [email protected]

08/08/2024

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for two Volunteer Receptionists to join our Mobile Clinic supporting our Vet, driver and Vet assistant.

The clinic currently visits 8 venues per week throughout North Wales, including Llanwrst.

The Llanwrst clinic is open on Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm and is based at the Youth and Community Centre next to the Swimming Pool.

Our volunteers play a critical with the clinic including:

- Setting up the reception area at each venue
- Greeting and booking in clients
- Taking payment
- Using our computer based veterinary software
- Giving out Repeat Prescriptions

If you love animals, would like to spend a few hours a week being part of a great team on a busy mobile veterinary clinic, please get in contact with us.

No previous experience is necessary, just a love of animals. All training and a uniform is provided.
We'd love to have you join our team!

For further information or to apply please visit https://volunteering-wales.net/opportunities/north-wales-rspca-branches-mobile-veterinary-clinic-volunteer-receptionist-based-in-llanwrst-63837

Or email [email protected]

05/08/2024

Today we welcomed our wonderful volunteers from across North Wales to Llandudno for a training session on Animal Handling.

Demonstrations provided by our lovely vet Jim and Vet Nurse Kelly, assisted beautifully by Skye, Nellie, Steve and Yuen Yuen.

A great opportunity to get together. Thank you all so much for coming 💙

17/07/2024

LOCUM VETS NEEDED - Various Dates
RSPCA MOBILE CLINIC - NORTH WALES

We are the only RSPCA mobile veterinary clinic in the UK, based in beautiful North Wales. Funded exclusively by 4 local RSPCA branches, we offer subsidised non-surgical medicine to clients on low income or means tested benefits who may not have the resources to seek veterinary help from a private vet. We visit 8 venues across North Wales every week, making a difference to the animals in the heart of the communities who need us the most.

We are looking for a Locum Vet, initially for various dates across the Summer, with the possibility of more regular hours from the end of the year. A typical day would be a 2 hour clinic in the morning, followed by a 2 hour clinic in the afternoon. Rates to be discussed.

You will have the full support of a great administrative team, a driver, a vet assistant and reception staff at each venue.

If you are passionate about providing affordable veterinary care, helping animals who need us the most and fancy something just a little bit different, we really want to hear from you.

Please send expressions of interest to [email protected]

12/07/2024

The incredibly handsome Walter was at Wrexham this morning for his second vaccinations 💙

11/07/2024

These two beautiful girls, Betsan and Scie, visited us at Llangefni today. Both of them were super patients 💙

09/07/2024

We have another exciting volunteer opportunity for a Call Handler to work within our Mobile Vet Clinic team based in Llandudno.

The role would mainly be working from home and on occasion at our Llandudno Hub. Full training given and lots of support from our amazing team.

Various days available (week days only). *Minimum of 4-5 hours per week.

Role Activities:

- Answer the appointments phone line
- Book, amend and cancel appointments &
register them on the system and ask them to
bring evidence of their mean tested benefit.
- Give directions to the client to the mobile clinic
- Liaise with other vets and agencies
- Signposting services to other agencies

Essential Skills:

- Ability to talk with people from a variety of
backgrounds
- Polite and friendly
- Confident telephone manner
- Experience of or comfortable with using
computers (training provided)
- Appreciate that information held by the service
about clients is confidential and can not be
shared with anyone without prior permission
from the client.
- Love of animals

Useful Additional Skills (not essential):

- Welsh speaker
- Experience of working in a veterinary or GP
surgery

For further information or to apply please visit https://volunteering-wales.net/opportunities/rspca-north-wales-mobile-branches-mobile-vet-clinic-volunteer-call-handler-45141

Or email [email protected]

05/07/2024

Our Deeside clinic has certainly had some adorable patients visiting recently. Thanks so much to our volunteer Vet Assistant Chloe for sharing all the photos. We love to see them 💙

05/07/2024

Another beautiful girl is looking for a home. She is being fostered in the Deeside area by one of our volunteers on behalf of the RSPCA Wrexham branch.

“My name is Cali and I am about 18 months old. I was found wandering in the woods with my 5 kittens.
I am a friendly girl and like a fuss but I am also a bit independent so probably not a lap cat. I have had a little operation to ensure that I do not have to endure the sound of pattering paws again! I was exhausted after the last lot but now I am having some “me time” and becoming more playful and chilled.

If you could offer me a home, please ring 01244 533257 or 07962672868”

05/07/2024

This beautiful girl is looking for a home. She is being fostered in the Deeside area by one of our volunteers on behalf of the RSPCA Wrexham branch.

A little bit about her sent by her foster Mum -
“Hello! My name is Sabrina and I am a shy but very affectionate little cat. I have spent a lot of time stuck in a cattery and had 6 kittens while I was there! I have now had my fill of other cats and would like to be in a home of my own getting all the attention. Due to all the disruption in my life, I am wary of strangers when they first approach me but when I get to know you, I love a fuss and will purr and roll over. I would like to have a lap to sit on sometimes and I am happy to play.

If you are looking for a companion, please consider making it me!”

If you have a Sabrina shaped hole in your life and would like more info please ring 07962672868 or 01244 533257.

04/07/2024

8 week old Gucci came to see us in Maesgeirchen this afternoon, for her first vaccinations. What a gorgeous pup 💙

03/07/2024

Dexter visited us this afternoon in Llanrwst for his vaccination. He was such a good boy and very happy to pose for a treat 💙

26/06/2024

🐇RABBIT AWARENESS WEEK 2024🐇

feeding rabbits a high-quality, dust-free feeding hay or fresh grass should make up about 85% of their daily diet. Their hay pile should be same size as them each day. And of course fresh is best 😁

It's all about fibre! This nutrient is essential for rabbits' health:⁠

🐰 Dental health – Bunnies teeth are always growing. Gnawing on good quality feeding hay or fresh grass helps keep them in check and prevent dental problems.⁠
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🥦 Digestive health – Fibre is essential to keep a rabbit's digestive system running reducing the risk of gut stasis and bloat.
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Did you know rabbits should spend up to 70% of their time foraging? By providing plenty of hay and grass, you're helping your rabbits fulfil their natural behaviour! 😁
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Here at BYM we have lots of rabbits big & small looking for their furever homes where they can be given love ❤️, companionship 🐰🐰 & a healthy diet 🥬🥦🍎.
Follow the link below to view our website:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/bryn-y-maen-animal-centre/findapet

20/06/2024

Some of our lovely patients today at Llangefni 💙

13/06/2024

If you have an appointment with us at the Pet Place in Llangefni, we are now parked at the front of the building.

As you enter the car park, turn right towards the car park exit and you should see us. Parallel to the main road.

Sorry for any confusion 💙

08/06/2024

Our vet Jim and volunteers Elsie and Pauline receiving a certificate from Flintshire Local Voluntary Council for volunteers week.

Thanks again to all our volunteers for your outstanding contribution to our service 💙

07/06/2024

What an adorable bunch visiting the clinic today 💙

07/06/2024

Did you know dog bites to children are most likely to happen at home, with a familiar dog? Luckily most bites are preventable and close supervision is key.

Discover more top tips to keep children and dogs safe and happy together: https://capt.org.uk/dogs-and-children

06/06/2024

As we all commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings, we should also take time to remember the animals that were involved in the events that unfolded.

Paradogs were taught to get used to wartime conditions, like aircraft propellers and loud noises. They were also trained to identify the smell of explosives. The dogs wore their own parachutes and were trained to jump after bones/treats.

One of these dogs, Bing, a German Shepherd, survived the war and went on to be awarded the Dicken Medal, the Animals Victoria Cross.

We will remember them
Lest we forget 💙





https://www.military.com/off-duty/paratrooper-dogs-world-war-ii-d-day-landings.html?amp

https://nmwdm.org.uk/parachuting-dogs-d-day/ #:~:text=As%20they%20prepared%20for%20D,identify%20the%20smell%20of%20explosives.

05/06/2024

🔵 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🔵

As from tomorrow (5th June 2024) our Maesgeirchen venue will be changing.

We will now based at Canolfan Maes Ni, off Penrhyn Avenue, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, LL57 1LR on Thursday afternoons between 1pm and 3pm.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gnX7QpVwmq33GUFD6?g_st=ic

Pre booked appointments only.

Thank you to MaesNi (Maesgeirchen) and Nigel Pickavance for your support and assistance.

Diolch o galon

04/06/2024

As it’s National Volunteers week, we’d like to put the spotlight on some of our amazing volunteers…

First up, it’s one of our very own (and famous to our clients) double acts Jan and Nan.

Both have spent many years volunteering on the mobile clinic and at the RSPCA Aberconwy Animal Welfare Clinic & Branch in Llandudno Junction.

They bring smiles, love, laughs and kindness with everything they do and we would be lost without them for sure.

Huge thanks to you both Jan and Nan 💙

04/06/2024

It’s National Volunteers Week!

We would like to thank all our volunteers, old and new, for everything you do.

We really appreciate each and every one of you.

You give up your free time to support our service and we couldn’t do it without you.

31/05/2024

Some of our lovely patients at the Queensferry clinic today. Have a great weekend 💙

20/05/2024

Happy National Rescue Dog Day 🐶

If you are owned by a rescue dog, please post their photo below. We’d love to see them and hear their story 💙

19/05/2024

What a glorious day we’ve had at the RSPCA Animal Centre - Bryn-y-Maen Fun Dog Show ☀️

Thank you to Bryn Y Maen for having us and to everyone who came over to see us. It was lovely to meet you and your beautiful dogs.

It was wonderful to see so many taking part. Congratulations to the winners 🏆

17/05/2024

The lovely Lucy, Charlie and Robbie popped in to the Queensferry clinic today to see Jim. All such well behaved patients 💙

16/05/2024

We’ll be at the RSPCA Animal Centre - Bryn-y-Maen Fun Dog Show on Sunday 19th May 2024.

💙 We’ll have our Little Vets role play set up in the van, so please do bring your children over to join in the fun

💙 All welcome to come and have a chat to find out more about our service and volunteering opportunities

💙 We’ll also have biscuits for the dogs of course

Looking forward to seeing you there ☀️

15/05/2024

We have another volunteering opportunity…

We're looking for a new member of the volunteering team to help maintain the mobile clinic vehicle and our hub in Llandudno every Monday.

The mobile clinic doesn't currently operate on a Monday and is at the Llandudno hub all day so hours can be flexible to suit the right applicant.

Duties will involve -

General vehicle maintenance
Cleaning the mobile clinic vehicle inside and out
General tidying of the Hub

Training will be provided, but a full clean driving licence is essential and experience driving a larger vehicle or van as well as with general vehicle maintenance is preferred.

So if you'd like to spend a few hours a week being part of a great team who are helping animals on a busy mobile veterinary clinic, or would like more information, please get in contact with us by emailing [email protected] or by visiting https://volunteering-wales.net

14/05/2024

We’ll be at the RSPCA Animal Centre - Bryn-y-Maen Fun Dog Show on Sunday.

Come along to see us and join in the fun 💙

Only 1 week to go until our annual fun dog show returns! 🐶🏅

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back and hoping we are lucky enough to see some sun on the day ☀️