Vale Vets Animal Hospital - Portishead

24/06/2024

Happy Rabbit Awareness Week! If you have any rabbits be sure to send us a picture of their lovely faces!

23/06/2024

Behind the scenes - did you know? 🦷

To keep our dental equipment in tip top condition, we regularly sharpen them to ensure our vets are using the best tools for the job.

22/06/2024

Flystrike in Rabbits 🐰

Flystrike is a serious condition that can be fatal to our rabbits. In order to know how to care for a rabbit and keep them safe from flystrike, it’s important to understand what flystrike is, the symptoms and how to prevent it.

21/06/2024

Super cute Oscar enjoying his favourite snack post dental - cucumber! 🥒

20/06/2024

Anaesthetising our own! 😍

This is Sarah our RVN's cat Bea, she's 14 years and had a scale, polish and dental assessment due to gingivitis of the gums above her upper molars. 🦷

This maintenance should hopefully prevent more serious gum disease which would result in her needing them removed later in life.

19/06/2024

Dougie - consumer of socks!

Dougie was a little poorly recently, and presented to us with a reduced appetite and vomiting. Earlier that week, Dougie had sneakily got into the laundry basket and there was potentially some missing clothing! We took some x-rays and there was a suspicious amount of content in the stomach which was consistent with a possible obstruction!

At Vale Vets we have endoscopic equipment and vet Ana opted to do an endoscopic assessment of Dougie's stomach contents and was able to retrieve a huge sock and a piece of underwear that Dougie had consumed! Successful retrieval endoscopically meant that Dougie ended up avoiding a more invasive surgery, and his recovery was very quick and painless!

Here you can see Dougie after waking up from the anaesthetic, the x-ray that highlights the enlarged stomach with foreign body content, and the offending items that we removed. We have since seen Dougie and we are happy to report that he is fully back to his normal self, and was wagging his tail and enjoying much fuss from the vet!

Lots of dogs can find the laundry basket very intriguing. Socks, underwear, baby clothes etc can get consumed and end up causing problems! Dougie was lucky as he didn't end up needing a big surgery. We recommend making sure your laundry basket, and any socks are out of reach of your furry pets do avoid accidents happening.

18/06/2024

🎉 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

After two & a half years of training, exams and a lot of hard work, Naomi is now a fully qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse!

Naomi joined us in back in July 2021 originally as a Veterinary Care Assistant in our hospital before starting her Student Nurse training with us in January 2022.

We couldn’t be more proud of her! 🐾💝

17/06/2024

Wildlife - Bert the Baby Seagull!

We often get birds and wildlife brought into us due to being injured or unwell. In most cases, there is not much more we can do other then end their suffering humanely.

However, occasionally we are able to trial rehabilitation and release!

This is a little baby seagull that was brought into us last week. We have started him on some medication, which he has responded well to. We hope to be able to rehabilitate and release him!

Here you can see him enjoying some Pilchards food after his initial assessment and medication.

17/06/2024

Check out this list of common worms your dog could catch.

Ensure your dog has their parasite treatment with our handy preventative healthcare plan, Pet Health Club.

Join today at: https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

T&Cs apply.
Join today at: https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

T&Cs apply.

16/06/2024

Happy Fur-ther's Day! Let's see some photos of all the pet dads out there!

15/06/2024

Just a reminder we will be closing at 1.00pm instead of 4.30pm today.

In the afternoon we won't be open for routine appointments, medication or food collections but remember we are 24/7 so in an emergency please call us on 01275 847400 and the team will be happy to help ☎️

14/06/2024

Happy Friday! 🥳

This is Wilbur, a 3 month old whippet who came in for his second vaccination & puppy planner with our Student Nurse Lois. He was super brave & posed beautifully for the photo 😍

14/06/2024

On Saturday 15th June we will be closing at 1.00pm instead of 4.30pm.

In the afternoon we won't be open for routine appointments, medication or food collections but remember we are 24/7 so in an emergency please call us on 01275 847400 and the team will be happy to help ☎️

13/06/2024

Summer BBQ corn on the cob hazard! *Warning contains surgery photos*

Scully the 11 year old, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was hospitalised recently after going off her food, vomiting and feeling very sorry for herself. X-rays revealed she had eaten something which had resulted in a blockage of her small intestine.

Scully had surgery performed by vet Greg and nurse Sarah to remove the offending corn on the cob from her very bruised intestines. She's recovered brilliantly, this is her smiling at her post op check recently.

Remember to bin those corn cores this summer ☀️ 🌽

12/06/2024

Bee and Wasp Stings in Dogs 🐝

Although not uncommon for dogs to be stung, a sting will cause pain and irritation even though it's unlikely to cause any serious harm. This video gives top tips on how to soothe the area affected and advises on the more concerning reactions to be aware of, and when to seek veterinary advice.

11/06/2024

Sarah our RVN met Harley the gorgeous Labrador Retriever for a puppy planner recently in one of her nurse clinics, he was so chilled! 😍

10/06/2024

Last week we saw so many beautiful puppies including Scooby, Lincoln, Anki, & Marnie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

10/06/2024

It's now a legal requirement to microchip your cat in England.

But don't worry, we've got you covered. You can get your cat microchipped with other benefits, such as vaccinations and year-round parasite treatment, with Pet Health Club.

Join today: https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

09/06/2024

Microchipping: one tiny chip for cats, one giant leap for their safety 🐱

It will become a legal requirement in England to have cats microchipped this June, with owners potentially facing a £500 fine. Some cats love to roam and can get lost, others might be stolen, and a few, unfortunately, may even end up in car accidents. Taking this simple step will give you the best chance of being reunited with them. Other reasons to microchip your cat before the deadline:

😺 You’ll enjoy peace of mind
😺 In a vet emergency, a microchip may save your cat's life
😺 A microchip may help in ownership disputes
😺 It’s a simple and quick procedure
😺 Reduces rescue centre populations

08/06/2024

Summer is here!⏰ Get proactive and combat fleas, ticks & worms with Pet Health Club™'s one handy plan.

Our plan benefits include:

💉 Annual vaccinations
💊 Year-round parasite control
🩺 Six-month healthy pet checks

Plus many more benefits.

Join today at: https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

T&Cs apply.

07/06/2024

Award Winning Vets! 🏆

Earlier this year we were delighted to find out that we had been awarded 'outstanding' in two RCVS-accredited awards.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), register veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to practice in the UK, and regulate their educational, ethical and clinical standards.

The awards demonstrate where practices provide services above and beyond the stringent standards of accreditation. Practices can be designated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ within each Award much like the Ofsted accreditation, and re-assessed every 4 years to ensure they are meeting the requirement of the Award(s) on top of their rigorous accreditation assessment. We received 'Outstanding' for:

🖐️ Client Services Small Animal Award - given to practices who demonstrate high levels of care for their clients. This award comprises of one module, Client Experience, encompassing practical and behavioural steps that practices can take to improve Client Service.

🔬 Diagnostic Service Small Animal Award - recognises the practice’s services in terms of the use diagnostic of techniques, such as radiography and ultrasound, and the training and safety measures in place for these. It also includes a module on Laboratory and Clinical Pathology which assesses the practice in terms of its use of laboratory technology to allow diagnostic tests to be carried out and reported promptly. This will help the practice support or rule out potential diagnoses in a number of clinical areas, which underpins the effective and efficient treatment of the animal.

We are super proud of the whole team for their hard work in achieving ‘Outstanding’ in these two awards and couldn’t be more chuffed! 👏🎉🎉

06/06/2024

Raffi came in for his second big boy groom this week at Barks & Bubbles 😍

05/06/2024

Please see important message regarding our dog grooming services. ✂️

04/06/2024

A game of catch leaves poor Henry tongue-tied!

As vets we feel we have seen it all when it comes to strange dog mishaps. But Henry surprised us all at Vale Vets when he came in with his tongue stuck firmly inside a ball.

During a game of fetch he had somehow managed to get his tongue trapped inside a tiny hole in the side of the thick rubber ball. His owners tried to free him but his tongue was wedged in and starting to swell. Vet Robert Hallworth and nurse Leanne Cornish sedated him and managed to cut the ball to free his tongue. It was a little tender afterwards but there was no lasting damage so hopefully Henry will already be back to playing fetch again already!

03/06/2024

How a tiny chip reunited Helen and Simon with their cat after half a decade...

Read more here: https://www.pet-advice.thepethealthclub.co.uk/home/cat-reunited-due-to-microchipping?utm_source=Practice&utm_medium=Social-Media&utm_campaign=cat-microchipping

01/06/2024

You have ten days to make sure your cat is microchipped before it becomes a legal requirement in England.

Join Pet Health Club and get microchipping as one of your core benefits, alongside vaccinations, parasite treatment and healthy pet checks.

Join today at: https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

31/05/2024

Skye in for vaccinations at 9 weeks and to quote our RVN Leanne "I’m in love" ❤️

30/05/2024

Barks & Bubbles Dog Groomer Wanted! 🛁✂️💦

Due to maternity leave we are looking for an experienced dog groomer to join our current grooming team at Vale Vets Animal Hospital in Portishead.

The successful candidate will be caring, friendly & dedicated to providing the best level of customer care. We are proud to provide a calm & stress-free environment for dogs and are looking for someone with excellent standards & grooming techniques, as well as a passion for driving the business forward with our other resident dog groomer Hannah. This will be a part time role (3 days per week) & can include some Saturdays paid as overtime where needed.

The role is a part-time position consisting of 22.5 hours per week (3 days). You will work 8.30am – 5.00pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch and we can be flexible on days (Mon to Fri).

This job is initially a temporary 9 month contract to cover maternity leave with a possibility to extend to a permanent position.

To apply please send your CV to [email protected]. Previous dog grooming experience is essential.

30/05/2024

Your ultimate guide to removing a tick from your pet.

Don’t risk ticks this spring. Get your pet’s tick treatment included with a Pet Health Club membership.

Join today at: https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

T&Cs apply.

29/05/2024

This is Koda showing off his doughnut collar post castrate on the catwalk. He is a Pug x Japanese Chin 😍

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

https://bit.ly/38nq9lq

04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

http://bit.ly/34QoqY1

28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022

11/04/2022

It's National Pet Day! Will you be doing anything special for your pet today?

03/04/2022

Hit like if you agree 💗

30/03/2022

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