Roborough Vet

22/02/2024

Reggie the Golden Retriever puppy came in today for his first vaccination and health check with vet Tristam. We look forward to seeing him back in a few weeks for his second vaccines. He's going to be a lot bigger! 💙🐾

21/02/2024

❤ Meet the newest member of our Team ❤

Shannon - Veterinary Nurse

Shannon joined our practice last week and has fitted in perfectly into our Team. She qualified in level 3 Veterinary Nurse in November 2021. Shannon’s always been interested in all animals as she grew up on her family’s dairy farm. Every year Shannon shows her own Brown Swiss cows at the local and county shows, alongside her family’s herd of Holsteins. She also looks after her cat called Sox, and Jack Russel called Max.

19/02/2024

Eggnog and Parsnip the lop eared bunnies came in last week to be castrated. Here they are relaxing together after they both had their surgeries. Happy, content bunnies 🐰💙🐰

12/02/2024

Have you ever seen an Isabella coloured German Shepherd puppy? 😍 This is the very handsome Goose, who came in today for his first vaccination and health check with vet Mihaela 💙🐾

'An isabella German Shepherd is a rare GSD color variation that results from the combined effects of blue and liver dilution. This dilute coat color is often manifested by recessive genes. An isabella GSD is also sometimes called a lavender or lilac German Shepherd.'

09/02/2024

Elvis the rescue Bearded Dragon came in for a health check yesterday with vet Duncan 🦎 he's thriving with his new owner 💚 he is losing his excess weight, being more active and getting healthier. We look forward to his next check up! An inquisitive little fella who enjoyed a look around reception and being held by nurse Kirsty 🐾

07/02/2024

Look at those wrinkles! It's not often we see this breed as a puppy and we are in love! Say hello to Bear the Shar Pei puppy who came in today for his 1st vaccination and health check with Vet Tristam 💙🐾

03/02/2024

LOST DOG

Please keep a look out for Kenzie, a 10 week old micro bully puppy. He has been missing since around 12pm today from Southway Drive. We're keeping our fingers crossed he is found safe and well as soon as possible 🤞🐾

03/02/2024

Sweet Jasper came in this week to be castrated. What a lovely chap he is! We look forward to seeing him for his post operative checks 💙🐾

26/01/2024

Good boy Bailey 💙 we all hope you enjoy lots of rest and have a speedy recovery from your operation today 🐾

25/01/2024

Yesterday we had the pleasure of treating these two lovely pets ❤️ Dora the Pug came in to be spayed and Maple the Springer x Cocker Spaniel came in for a dental 🦷 they were both well behaved patients and we hope they recover quickly at home 🐾

23/01/2024

VETERINARY SURGEON – PART-TIME / FULL TIME

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated work family, consisting of an amazing team of 3 vets, 4 nurses, 2 receptionists, and a veterinary care assistant.

We are a caring, friendly, laid-back independent practice that makes fun out of every day. A sense of humour is needed and we stand by work-life balance being essential.

🐾 Opening hours are 8.30am- 6.00pm 5 days a week and 8.30am-1.00pm on Saturdays
🐾 We deliver a high standard of veterinary medicine.
🐾 Some experience would be advantageous, but any new graduate with the right attitude would be welcome.
🐾 No out-of-hour work or on-call cover
🐾 Regular tea and biscuit breaks are mandatory
🐾 Part-time or full-time position for 30-40 hours over 3 or 4 days a week, but this is open for discussion
🐾 A competitive salary based on experience, RCVS fees, pension scheme and funded CPD’s

🎂 Lastly, there’s always cake on your Birthday!

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like to have an informal chat, please send your CV and a cover letter in the strictest of confidence to our Practice Manager Hazel – [email protected].

23/01/2024

SIMPSONS DOG FOOD UPDATE

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to order in Simpsons dog food from our local supplier. We have one last bag of the Adult Lamb and Rice 12kg left in stock. Thank you 🐾

22/01/2024

Little Rupert the Miniature Dachshund puppy came in today for his first vaccination and health check with vet Mihaela 💙 we love his jumper, it looks very cosy! 🐾

17/01/2024

Bailey is feeling much better 💙🐾 he's been a lovely patient this week 🐶

🏥 Bailey Pops update 🏥

He’s continuing to improve rapidly, he’s eating still and taking on fluids. He had a good nights sleep, even waking me up at 4 to go to the toilet which is great. He’s a lot brighter, and alert aswell ❤️

The vets are getting to the issue with what’s happening, and, after a consultation with orthopaedic specialist surgeons, the signs are pointing towards a nylon suture that is in his knee from his first op; it seems this is loaded with a slow growing bacteria which MAY not react to antibiotics. His second op he had a titanium implant fitted, and they don’t think it’s that, at this stage.

So going forward, he has started more targeted antibiotics, BUT he is going to need an operation to remove the infected nylon that his body is rejecting, and causing lameness in his leg, along with associated fever and illness.

So in short- we are all so happy with this news, the future of the big man is looking a lot better than it did a few days ago!

Thankyou again for all of the concerns, it really means a lot. Our vets Roborough Vet are being absolutely incredible with him.

❤️❤️🐶

15/01/2024

Cheeky little Hank the Collie cross Lurcher puppy came in this afternoon for his first vaccination and health check with vet Jo. Just look at his little face 💙🐾 we look forward to seeing you in a few weeks for your second vaccination 💉

10/01/2024

Merry the Golden Retriever puppy came in today for her second vaccination and health check with vet Tristam. A beautiful girl who won't be this small for long! We look forward to seeing her next week for her final vaccination 🩷🐾

09/01/2024

Miffi the bunny came in today to be spayed. Her bonded bunny friend came in too for moral support 🩷💙 here they are relaxing, having a cuddle! Very cute happy bunnies 🐰🐰

31/12/2023

The message below from a fellow vet colleague couldn't be more devastatingly accurate. A sad, dark time is upon us and it's going to be awful for everyone involved. If you would like more information on applying for an exemption certificate for your XL Bully, please click on the link to the GOV website 🐾

www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-certificate-of-exemption-to-keep-an-xl-bully-dog

A message from a vet 😭💔😭

On the 31st of December, myself and colleagues across the country will be obliged to humanely destroy dogs for the way they look.

Imagine being presented with a dog like one of the two below. A friendly, happy dog, who wags its tail as you talk to it and stroke its head. You have to restrain it, for an intravenous catheter to be placed in its leg. Some will just sit and patiently let you perform the task, others will wriggle and fight the restraint. Sometimes, we have to sedate them, because they get stressed and won’t tolerate being held. Sometimes, they’ll bark, scratch you, growl and snarl, bare their teeth, or worse case scenario, bite.

This is done with no malice, or because they’re evil, it’s because they’re frightened. They have no idea what’s going on, where they are, or who you are. Their actions are not premeditated, pre-planned. They happen in the moment, as a reaction to the environment and what’s happening to them.

Any dog breed can have these reactions, not just large Bully breeds.

However, because our government has deemed Bully Breeds (who fit certain criteria) dangerous, they will become a banned breed. This means they cannot be rehomed or sold on. So what happens with all the bullies in rescues that haven’t been rehomed in time? What happens to all the bullies that are abandoned by their owners because they don’t want to comply with the rules?

They’re bought to us, as a profession, to be euthanised.

As vet nurses, we hold these beautiful creatures, whilst they are either sedated or have an intravenous catheter placed. We tell them how good they are, that they are loved and that we are so so sorry. We offer them some food, no one wants to die on an empty stomach. And when the time comes for the lethal injection, we’re there for them, holding them whilst they take their last breath, feeling the weight of their body press into ours as they become limp. We stand back, and look at the lifeless body on the floor, of a beautiful, friendly dog, who’s been destroyed for how it looks.

That’s it. Deed done.

It’s soul destroying, tears are shed for a dog you’ve never met before, but have fallen in love with and feel so desperately sorry for. No words describe the feeling you experience in this moment, and it’s something I wish I could protect others in my profession from, but I can’t.

New years this year isn’t something I’m looking forward to, so rather than judge me for that, please try to understand. As a profession, we have the most harrowing time upon us.

30/12/2023

Izzy the 3 month old Border Collie puppy came in this morning for her first vaccination and health check with vet Mihaela 🩷🐾

24/12/2023

🎅🎄🎁 We are now CLOSED for Christmas and will reopen on Wednesday 27th December 🎅🎄🎁

Duncan and the rest of the Roborough Vet Team hope you have a safe and Merry Christmas, we look forward to seeing you all soon ❄️

For any emergencies, please call our normal number and you will be directed to our out of hours service at Woodlands Veterinary Group 🏥

22/12/2023

I think it's safe to say we are all looking forward to our Christmas dinner, but if you are thinking about sharing your food with your furry members of the family, please take note that a lot of what we eat can be unsafe for them! As you can see in the image below shared by PDSA, please be extra careful this Christmas 🎅🎄

21/12/2023

Look at this charming chap 💙 his name is Feline, he came in recently for a biopsy on his foot. You wouldn't believe he was found as a stray cat many years ago! He's such a loving boy, all the staff enjoyed his company for the day 🐾

19/12/2023

Christmas is fast approaching, please be aware of the hazards the celebrations may bring!

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18/12/2023

🎅❄️🎄 Christmas and New Year 🎅❄️🎄

Please see below for our opening times over the festive period. If you are running low on your pet's treatments or medications, please make sure you place your repeat prescriptions order before the 20th December. This will ensure it will arrive in plenty of time before we close and you have enough to get you through till the New Year 🎁 Thank you ❤️

14/12/2023

Everyone loves puppies! ❤️❤️ Albie the Old Tyme Bulldog came in for his first vaccination, health check and microchip, followed by Skye the Staffordshire Bull Terrier who came in for her parasite check, allowing her to collect her flea and worm treatments.

13/12/2023

🐾 Animal Health Certificates 🐾

If you are planning to travel with your pet and require an Animal Health Certificate, we are now referring our clients to the fantastic AHC Prime Pet Travel. The reason for this is that he charges nearly half the price we can offer them and we only have 2 vets who can process the certificates, therefore, it's difficult to fit them in on the days they are here.

Not only do our clients save money, Dr Bogdan Draniceru will come to your home saving you a trip to the practice ❤️

Please see the below pictures for more information and prices ✈️🛳️🧳

12/12/2023

Arlo the Vizla cross Weimaraner came in today for his yearly vaccination and health check with Duncan. A very fit and healthy dog! Once he stopped knocking the baubles off with his tail... He stopped for a picture! 💙📷🐾

10/12/2023

Agnes the Cocker Spaniel came in this week to have a mass removed from her mouth. A very well behaved little girl, who we look forward to seeing again soon for her post operative check 🩷🐾

09/12/2023