VACANCY
VCA Position
This is a full time position, working 40 hours per week with shifts Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm or 10am till 7pm on weekly rotation. Potential for some additional Saturday morning shifts with time off in lieu.
An exciting opportunity for a qualified VCA to join our friendly, supportive nursing team comprising 2 Full Time RVNs, 4 Part Time RVNs, VCA and trainee VCA.
We are a progressive, forward thinking, 100% small animal practice in rural Aberdeenshire. We have an amazing practice team and together we strive to provide our clients and their pets with exceptional service and care. We pride ourselves in what we do and how we do it. Responsibilities include animal handling, assisting the nursing and vet teams in their clinical duties, in-patient care, processing of lab samples, preparation and management of clinical areas, general cleaning and laundry duties. A full driving licence would be desirable but not essential for occasional ambulance collections or deliveries.
We are looking for a friendly, motivated person with great interpersonal skills who is passionate about animal care. Someone who is committed to providing the highest standards of care to our clients and to their pets.
Excellent salary rate on offer and holiday allowance - If you are interested or would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV along with covering letter describing what you would bring to Mintlaw Vets team to our Head Nurse laura.sinclair@mintlawvets or call 01771 624001 to arrange a chat with Laura.
It's Rabbit Awareness Week this week! We still have appointments available for Wednesday. If you would like to book your Rabbit in for a health check please contact the surgery on 01771 624001.
Rabbit Awareness Week is coming up soon on the 27th June - 1st July. Rabbits make great pets for families and those with busy lives. They’re docile, sociable, and can be trained to use a litter tray. And, of course, they’re super cute!
For that reason, it’s easy to be seduced into buying a rabbit without thinking through your decision. Because it’s always better to make an informed decision before you welcome a new pet to your home, here are some of the things you need to know before buying a rabbit. https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/is-a-rabbit-the-right-pet-for-me
With the rise in temperature here are some tips to help keep your pet safe.
☀ Do not take your pet on any unnecessary car journeys
☀ Do not leave your pet in a conservatory or sun room
☀ Do not leave your pet outside without any shade
☀ For small rabbits and guinea pigs, cover part of their run to create a shaded area
☀ Keep water cool and fresh (change regularly)
☀ Do not walk your dog when it is very warm, first thing in the morning and later in the evening are cooler
☀ Be careful of pavements and roads, they can become very hot for paws
☀ Do not throw toys or balls to encourage your dog to run hard, even if you are throwing them into the sea, the heat they build up in the chase will add to the external temperature
☀ Do use cooling mats if you have, or soak your dog in tepid water and allow them to dry naturally
If your pet shows any of the signs below, please call the surgery number, you will be transferred to Vets Now who have staff on site at all times.
Signs of heat stroke:
❎ Faster, heavier panting
❎ Signs of agitation
❎ Excessive thirst
❎ Excessive drooling
❎ Increased pulse and heartbeat
❎ Dark-coloured (red or purple) gums or tongue
❎ Glassy eyes
❎ Elevated body temperature of 40ºC (104ºF) and up
❎ Staggering, weakness or collapse
❎ Seizures
❎ Unconsciousness
If you have to take your pet to the surgery:
➡️ Ensure the windows are down in the car
➡️ Soak your pet's fur in tepid water and leave them wet
➡️ Place a towel soaked in cold water under your pet (no beds or extra padding)
➡️ Ensure there is space around them for air movement
Please be aware: Our pets with shorter faces such as French Bulldogs, Pugs, Dogue de Bordeaux are all at much higher risk of struggling with the heat
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⭐⭐⭐Rabbit Awareness Week 2021⭐⭐⭐
It is the last day of Rabbit Awareness Week! We would love for you to share pictures of your rabbits in the comments! We will be sharing our favourites next week!
👊 Boredom Busters
Why not try teaching your dog (and yourself) some agility in the garden?
Please remember to consider your dogs fitness level if considering doing agility and if your dog is new to to agility, start short and gradually increase.
Scatter Feeding & Food Dispensing Toys
👊 Boredom Busters
Why not make feeding time more interesting?
Try scatter feeding or using food dispensing toys. This acts as a mentally stimulating and fun activity for your dog as they have to work out how to get their food!
This is Lexi and Stella spending tea break with their mum. Biscuits have already been scattered in the grass for Lexi and Stella is enjoying getting her biscuits out of her toy.
🐔 Preparing your Chicken for Winter 🐔
Check out our top tips on keeping your chicken safe this winter!
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🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
Check out our top tips on how to keep your pets safe this Halloween ⬇️⬇️⬇️
💥 Fireworks Top Tips 💥
Today is Fireworks Day here are some top tips to help your dog cope when the fireworks are going off.
REMINDER: Please ensure your dog is well exercised and has had a toilet break before the Fireworks beigin.
TICKS: Regular tick and flea treatment is important to keep your pet healthy!
ℹ️ Our nurses offer FREE flea and tick checks and did you know that one of the benefits to our Pet Health Club is year round flea, tick and worming protection?
YAY!! Its officially the first day of summer!!
Have a look at our BBQ Top Tips!
Tall's Christmas Jumper Day Hair 2018
Lucky Squares: Winner 2
LUCKY SQUARES WINNER 2: Well done Mrs Walker!
Lucky Squares: Winner 1
LUCKY SQUARES WINNER 1: Well done Mrs Coutts!
Buy a Puppy Safely Campaign
The Scottish Government have launched a campaign highlighting the pitfalls of buying illegally bred puppies ahead of the large spike in online advertising in the run up to Christmas.
What is an illegal puppy farm?
Illegal puppy farmers are high-volume breeders focused on profit, with no care or respect for the welfare of the puppy or its mum. The bitches are bred too often, many are unhealthy and live in unbearably poor conditions.
Puppies are often removed from their mothers too early and are then transported in unsuitable conditions. Illegally bred puppies often have health conditions, behaviour problems and infectious diseases. This can result in huge vet bills, a short and miserable life for the puppy, along with heartache for you and your family.
It is important that you do your homework before buying a puppy!
***Our nurses at Mintlaw Vets offer FREE Pre Puppy Appointments! Call the surgery today on: 01771 624001 to find out more or to request an information leaflet!
