Bishopton Veterinary Group

10/11/2024

This Remembrance Sunday, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, their families, and the animals who served alongside them. Whether you wear a red poppy or a purple one, we stand together in gratitude for those who served, those who suffered, and those who sacrificed. 🌺💜

09/11/2024

📣 We are recruiting! 📣

We are looking for an experienced vet with a strong medical interest to lead our busy internal and expanding medicine referral services at our independently-owned, progressive RCVS Hospital based in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

This position is ideal for candidates with a strong imaging skill base. Advanced practitioners, certificate holders or those working towards a medical or imaging certificate are encouraged to apply.

Working Pattern is a 4-day working week with weekend day shifts on a shared rota (1:6). Full-time or part-time applications welcome.

What we offer you
🐾 £2k or £2.5k CPD allowance with further training/certifications encouraged
🐾 RCVS,VDS and Professional memberships (BVA plus one other) paid
🐾 Pension Scheme
🐾 Private medical insurance
🐾 Medicash medical cash plan
🐾 Perkbox rewards, recognition and discounts
🐾 Wellbeing initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme
🐾 Social/team events throughout the year

If this sounds like the right fit for you then please apply with a CV and covering letter to [email protected]

08/11/2024

🥰 Super cute Eddie, a Parsons Jack Russell Terrier visited our Pateley surgery for his first vaccinations and a flea and worm check. He also joined our Lifetime Care Club monthly health plan. 🐾

Our cost-effective Lifetime Care Club provides all the essentials for your dog or cat, including annual vaccinations, parasite control (delivered direct to your door), 6-monthly vet health check, unlimited nurse clinics, a**l gland expression and nail clips, plus discounts off various services. Pay by simple monthly direct debit to allow you to budget for your pet's preventative care.🐾

07/11/2024

Could your dog be a lifesaving blood donor? 🐶

We are very proud that we have started working with Pet Blood Bank UK and our wonderful surgery in Thirsk is now a donation centre.

Pet Blood Bank UK🩸 is a UK charity that collects blood donations from dogs to help save the lives of other dogs in need. Each unit of blood donated has the potential to help save the lives of up to four other dogs!🩸

To run a donation session, we need 30 lovely dogs to come forward as blood donors.

To become a donor, your dog needs to be:
🩸Between the ages of 1 and 8
🩸Weigh over 25kg
🩸 Fit and healthy
🩸Happy, confident and enjoy meeting new people

If your dog meets the criteria, please register them for our upcoming donation sessions at
https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/

Please share with other pet owners who might be interested in bringing their dogs along. 🙏

Hello and welcome to Pet Blood Bank. We’re so happy to hear you are considering registering your dog to become a lifesaver. This page gives a quick summary of all you need to know.

06/11/2024

📣 We are recruiting - Deputy Client Care Leader! 📣

We are looking for a friendly, organised and people-orientated individual to join our team in the beautiful North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Bishopton Vets is a busy, well-equipped RCVS Hospital and ISFM Cat Friendly Accredited Practice.

This is a full-time position working within a team rota, four or five days a week. The successful candidate will be also be required to join the weekend rota. The role is based at the Ripon surgery, but you will be trained and supported in working at branches if required.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with people, be a great communicator, demonstrate empathy and compassion and have great organisational skills. In return, you will receive full training in the veterinary environment and the opportunity to develop your existing customer service skills.

If you are a team player who has the motivation and commitment to make a difference then please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

05/11/2024

❓Did you know that classical 🎵 music can have a wonderfully calming effect on our pets, especially key during bonfire season. Classic FM are hosting their popular ‘Pet Classic’ programme tonight from 5pm until 9pm. If your pet has been stressed with all the noise why not give it a try? We’d love to see photos of your pets enjoying tonight’s programme - please share in the comments below.

04/11/2024

😍 Stan-Lee, Jasper and Theo 😍

Recovery nurse, Holly had a busy day looking after the three muscateers of Stan-Lee, Jasper and Theo. 🥰

Theo came in for a sedate and nail clip whilst his brothers came in for castration.

Where possible, we try and keep all family dogs together to maximise their comfort and minimise their stress 😍

As you can see Stan-Lee and Jasper spent the day keeping an eye on the whole hospital team ensuring everyone got the best level of care (and all the freshly cooked chicken 😝😝)

If your dog has some little quirks, or extra needs, do let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. 😍

02/11/2024

🔥 Bonfire & fireworks season is upon us. Here are our top tips to help your pet cope with the fireworks:-

🎆 Close the curtains
🎆 Put on the TV or music, louder than usual
🎆 If possible take your dog on a walk before it gets dark, make them nice and tired and go before any fireworks begin
🎆 Don't make too much fuss - ignore unusual behaviour such as panting, shaking or whining, unless they come to you for reassurance
🎆 Try playing games or giving treats to keep them nicely distracted.
🎆 Keep your pet securely inside, close all windows and doors securely
🎆 Avoid reprimanding your pet for unwanted behaviours such as whining, instead try to distract them
🎆 Remember, if you and your pet find Bonfire season difficult this year, contact one of our nursing team to discuss a plan to help them cope in the future!

31/10/2024

🎃 Halloween Safety 🎃 What an exciting time of the year - trick or treating, sweets galore and lots of visitors coming to your door!
We want you to have all the fun you can with your family but here are some safety reminders to prevent any unexpected surprises

🎃 Stash the Treats 🍫 chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for cats and dogs, and sugar-free sweets containing the sugar substitute xylitol can cause serious problems in pets.
🎃 Keep pet costumes minimal.
🎃 Watch the decorations - while a carved pumpkin certainly is festive, pets can easily knock over a lit pumpkin and start a fire.
🎃 Curious kittens are especially at risk of getting burned or singed by candle flame.
🎃Halloween brings a flurry of activity with trick or treaters arriving at the door, and too many strangers can often be scary and stressful for pets.
🎃 While opening the door for guests, be sure that your dog or cat doesn’t dart outside. And always make sure your pet is wearing proper identification—if for any reason he or she does escape, a collar with ID tags can be a lifesaver for a lost pet.

Please call us as soon as possible if you think your pet has ingested something potentially dangerous ☎️

31/10/2024

👻 Happy Halloween! 👻
What a spook-tacular surprise! Dispensary Manager, Rachel conjured up a delicious assortment of Halloween treats for the team at our Ripon surgery. The ghostly 💀assortment of spooky cakes was especially bewitching! 🧙Thank you, Rachel! 🎃

30/10/2024

We were very proud to receive an honourable mention at the St Wilfrid’s Stars Awards ceremony held in Ripon Cathedral last week. We were nominated in the ‘Environment’ category, for the work we’re doing to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance biodiversity at Bishopton.

Our congratulations go to the worthy winners of the category, the Skell Valley Project, which has brought many local organisations and community volunteers together to undertake work to safeguard the future of the Skell river valley. And our congratulations also go to all the other award winners of the evening – a great celebration of the wonderful community spirit that exists in Ripon. 👏👏👏

29/10/2024

Meet Kevin an 11-week old Rottweiler that came in for vaccination. 💉

It’s really important to know the manufacturer of your vaccine as not all are compatible. 🤨

Little Kevin was vaccinated with canigen by his breeder and as a practice we stock the more widely known, Nobivac.

If this happens, do not worry - we can split the vaccines to get him outside sooner, on clean pavements within a week and he can start to play with dogs with a known vaccine status 🥰

We do try and ask this when you book your appointment but in case this is missed (there’s lots to chat about when you get a new family member 😅😅) please ensure your vaccine cards are with you at your first visit so we know we are all correct.

Under our fabulous Lifetime Care Club all vaccines are covered so there is no extra charge for this and complete piece of mind that Kevin is covered for all infectious diseases 😍

27/10/2024

🐈‍⬛ Today is National Black Cat Day! 🐈‍⬛ This special day helps raise awareness about black cats, who are often overlooked in rehoming centres in favour of their more colourful counterparts!

We’d love to see photos or videos of your beautiful black cats and hear why they’re so special to you! ⬇️ 🐈‍⬛

26/10/2024

We loved having gorgeous Sydney 🥰 at our Thirsk surgery for her recent spay. A very well behaved lady who enjoyed lots of cuddles! As did the team! 🤗

25/10/2024

😍 Stitch came across to Ripon out of hours after seeing Lucy at Easingwold.

Stitch had a very swollen face after coming back from a walk and needed a little sedation for us to have a look safely 🥰

During his snooze, we identified he has possibly been bitten by a badger and is a very lucky boy 🦡

Badgers can be very aggressive and cause huge amounts of damage to interested terriers poking their noses down their sets.

Stitches wounds were swabbed to identify any bacteria and flushed before he was woken up and sent home on lots of pain relief.

On collection, Stitche’s owner said he was very famous on the estate he lives upon and his many fans will be wanting updates all night 😍😍😍

We cannot wait to see Stitch back for a recheck, hopefully feeling a lot better! 🤗

Always remember we are available 24/7 for all of your pets needs. ☎️

24/10/2024

❓Did you know conkers (horse chestnuts) are toxic to dogs? 🌰🐕 As autumn sets in, these shiny nuts are all over the ground, and while they might look like fun toys, they can actually be very dangerous if eaten! Conkers contain a toxin called aesculin, which is harmful to dogs. Though severe poisoning requires ingesting several conkers, symptoms can appear within 1 to 6 hours and may even be delayed for up to two days. Signs to look out for include...
🐶Vomiting & diarrhoea
🐶 Abdominal pain
🐶 Excessive thirst
🐶 Low energy

If your dog has a run-in with conkers or you have any seasonal concerns, don't hesitate to contact us! Our Ripon Hospital is open 24/7 and we are here to help. ☎️

23/10/2024

📣 We are recruiting - Deputy Client Care Leader! 📣

We are looking for a friendly, organised and people-orientated individual to join our team in the beautiful North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Bishopton Vets is a busy, well-equipped RCVS Hospital and ISFM Cat Friendly Accredited Practice.

This is a full-time position working within a team rota, four or five days a week. The successful candidate will be required to join the weekend rota which currently rotates at 1:13 weekends. The role is based at the Ripon surgery, but you will be trained and supported in working at branches if required.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with people, be a great communicator, demonstrate empathy and compassion and have great organisational skills. In return, you will receive full training in the veterinary environment and the opportunity to develop your existing customer service skills.

If you are a team player who has the motivation and commitment to make a difference then please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

22/10/2024

🍁 Autumn Hazards 🍁 We’re coming towards an exciting time of the year - cosy evenings, twinkly lights and hot chocolates in-front of the fire 🔥
Here are some handy tips to keep your pets safe as we start the run up to the festive season…
🌙 Darker nights: With the evenings drawing in, it’s crucial to ensure your pet is visible to drivers. Use reflective or flashing collars to keep them safe on walks.
🍁 Watching your dog frolic in piles of leaves can be fun, but be cautious, sharp objects can sometimes be hidden in the foliage, increasing the risk of cuts or other injuries. Plus, leaf mould might contain bacteria and fungus that your dog can ingest leading to stomach upsets.
❄️ Anti freeze toxicity Anti freeze is very sweet and tasty to cats. Even small amounts on their paws can cause kidney failure when they lick their paws to clean their toes. Please be mindful when using these products and keep them stored in a safe place.
🍂 Decaying matter in compost heaps can develop moulds toxic to animals. If ingested, these moulds might cause neurological symptoms like seizures, so be vigilant about keeping pets away from compost areas.
🍃 Conker toxicity: Conkers contain a toxin called aesculin, which is harmful to dogs. Though severe poisoning requires ingesting several conkers, symptoms can appear within 1 to 6 hours and may even be delayed for up to two days.

If you have any concerns about possible contact with any of the above toxins, please give the practice a call 24/7 where one of the vet team can provide you with the necessary advice ☎️