Medicor Veterinary Practice

28/06/2024

Did you know that plastic surgery is not reserved only for people? 👨🏼‍⚕️🐾

Recently, we had a patient named Freddie who needed a large mast cell tumour removed from his knee area. Our talented surgeon, Łukasz, used excess skin from Freddie's thigh to cover the wound post-surgery. This technique, known as a skin flap surgery, prevented the need for the wound to be left open for granulation.

There is always a risk that the skin transplant will be rejected, which unfortunately happened in Freddie's case, but only partially. Thankfully, most of the wound stayed closed nicely, significantly reducing the healing time. Thanks to Freddie's very patient and determined owners who followed all of Łukasz's instructions, there is almost no sign of the massive surgery left. 💪

You can watch Freddie’s progress in the pictures below (warning: graphic content). On the left, you can see the steps of the surgery, on the right, you can see the healing process starting two days after surgery. 📸

Have you heard of this procedure before? Let's give Freddie a lot of virtual hugs for being such a brave boy! 💙

10/06/2024

🚨 **Warning to All Dog Owners: Beware of Seaweed on Beaches!** 🚨

While most were enjoying the TT races this past Saturday, our dedicated team at Medicor Veterinary Practice was hard at work helping Dougie, a beloved dog in distress.

We received an emergency call 📞 that Dougie was very ill, with breath and vomit smelling like faeces. Our on-call vet, Iga, quickly performed an ultrasound and identified two suspicious areas that looked like foreign bodies in his intestines. Lukasz was immediately called in, and he performed an enterotomy, successfully removing four foreign objects – which turned out to be seaweed 🌿.

This incident is a critical reminder for all pet owners to be vigilant while walking their dogs on the beach 🏖️. Seaweed can pose a serious health threat to our furry friends 🐶.

Please keep your fingers crossed 🤞 for Dougie's speedy recovery and take extra care to keep your pets safe!

05/06/2024

📢 Notice: T.T Bank Holiday Closure

Just a friendly reminder Medicor Veterinary Practice will be closed on the Friday 7th June. 🏍️🐾

But there's no need to worry! You can still get veterinary advice through the VidiVet app, which is free for all our registered clients. 📱💬
VidiVet provides expert guidance right at your fingertips, ensuring your pets' needs are met even when we're not open.

In case of an emergency, please call our emergency line on 07624 318444 📞

If you have not registered with VidiVet yet, click the link in the comments below. Stay safe and enjoy the races 🏁

The Medicor Team🐾

04/06/2024

EARLY CLOSURE 🏁

Due to the rescheduling of today’s racing, we are going to be closing the surgery at 5pm today.

Stay safe 🏍️ 🏆

30/05/2024

EARLY CLOSURE TOMORROW 🏁

Due to the rescheduling of this evenings cancelled practice, we are going to be closing the surgery at 5pm, Friday 31st May.

Stay safe 🏍️ 🏆

24/05/2024

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE- SPRING BANK HOLIDAY

We wanted to inform you that Medicor Veterinary Practice will be closed on Monday 27th May. 🐾

For Free Veterinary advice you still have access to the VidiVet app for any concerns about your pets. 📱💬 VidiVet allows you to get expert veterinary advice at your fingertips, ensuring peace of mind even when we're not open.

In case of an emergency, please don't hesitate to call our emergency line at 📞 07624 318444.

If you have not registered with VidiVet yet, click the link in the comments and enjoy the holiday weekend! 🌸

We will be back open 9am Tuesday 28th May.

The Medicor Team🐾

22/05/2024

📢IMPORTANT UPDATE: TT RACES

Please find attached our opening hours for practice and race week⏰

When roads are closed you can still access Medicor Veterinary Practice via the Foxdale/St Johns Entrance. 🏍️🐾

In case of emergency, we have an on-call vet available to assist you on 07624 318444 📞.
For non-emergency advice, you can use the VidiVet app, which is free for all our registered clients. 📱💬

Thank you for your understanding during this exciting time, stay safe and enjoy the races! 🌟

The Medicor Team🐾

22/05/2024

Don’t forget we are looking for a RVN to join our team! 🐾 👩‍⚕️

For full details please see our previous post!

10/05/2024

We are happy to announce that Medicor Veterinary Practice has partnered with VidiVet to provide our clients instant peace of mind with access to digital vet support 24/7.

How is that different to what you have now?
Think of it as NHS 111 for your pets. If you’re not sure what to do or whether you need to see us in practice, you can send your query to a vet on the VidiVet app and get personalised video response direct to your phone!

We see so much value in VidiVet that we are covering the cost for our clients; it’s FREE whenever you need to use it!

Click the link in the comments to unlock this benefit for your pet and register with VidiVet now.

Check the video on our stories to see the VidiVet app walkthrough

07/05/2024

Medicor Veterinary Practice is an independent, growing small animal veterinary clinic located on beautiful Isle of Man. We just moved to new, bigger premises and are looking for an RVN to join our team ASAP.
We are a fully equipped clinic with x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, electrocautery, laser treatment, fully equipped in-house laboratory, kennelling system with in-built and adjustable lighting, and we are willing to invest in new high tech diagnostic equipment to provide the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in small animal care.
We are currently a team of 3 vets (plus 2 vets on the way), 1 ANA, 2 VCA’s, 2 receptionists and office support team.

The ideal candidate is an easy going, openminded and enthusiastic nurse, who is not afraid of challenges.

We offer:
- competitive salary
- Full time position during clinic opening hours: Monday to Friday (9 am – 6 pm)
- OOH service paid per hour – OOH on pro rota basis
- Motivating CPD allowance £1000 per year

Send your CV on [email protected]
If you are not located on the island we are happy to meet with you online.

29/03/2024

Hi peeps.
We have a problem with our landline number transfer.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 318444

We hope you won't need it and you all have a lovely time.
Happy Easter everybody!

06/02/2024

Hi everybody!
We are moving to the new building today!
Please contact our regular number in case of emergency.
With non urgent queries please use our email: [email protected]
See you soon
Medicor team

18/01/2024

Good Morning!
The update from the team: we will try to get to Kennaa to be there for your pets but please watch out on the roads. If you wish to reschedule your visit due to hard driving conditions please send us an email and we will contact you to reschedule the visit.
In case of emergency please ring our regular line, our vet will be there to help.
Stay safe and stay warm

29/12/2023

Ho ho ho guys! Look at Bailey- the little elf!
And how is your Holiday spirit?

22/12/2023

Merry christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our amazing clients and lovely patients from the Medicor team!

18/10/2023

We are looking for a new member of staff!
We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join the Practice. Our team is very committed to each patient, and we strive to provide the best, personalised medical care, and service.
Our clinic is based in a rural area in the centre of the Island. Scenic views, a couple of horse neighs and lovely people around.
We are a just in the process of moving to our purpose created veterinary clinic.
We have a state-of the art equipment & hospital facilities with modern high-tech cages for our hospitalised patients. We are still investing in new diagnostic equipment to provide the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in small animal care.
The ideal candidate for RVN would be experienced in all small animal handling and have knowledge of using medical equipment.
We are looking for a nurse who will be involved in inpatient care, lab work and nursing consultations, inventory checks of supplies of the pharmacy, assisting during the soft tissue & orthopaedic surgeries, organization of the surgery and equipment, etc.
We offer: Generous and competitive salary based on your experience with max 20% tax rate. It is a full-time position during clinic opening hours - Monday to Friday (9am – 6 pm)
Motivating CPD allowance Contact us on: [email protected]

28/09/2023

Hi Guys!
Please meet Binx- a lovely 4 month old kitten who broke his front leg.
Thank you Dr Alice at Milan Veterinary Practice for that referral- it was amazing to meet Binx. We are grateful for the opportunity to help this lovely kitten and his family!
Binx was brought to us with a complicated fracture. His bones are tiny and they were cracked in many places. It was a huge challenge to put his little bones all back together. Distal humerous was shattered into pieces so I had a night with a jigsaw. The end up product is a robo-cat with a temporary arthrodesis to allow the healing of the bone. The external fixator holds all pieces together and as soon as it is removed Binx will start his rehabilitation.
There is a long way for his recovery but we are sure he will climb trees in no time!
Lots of cuddles, Binx from Medicor team

27/09/2023

Good Afternoon everyone, due to the adverse weather forecast for this afternoon and evening we would like to ask you to take extra care on the roads if you are coming into the clinic to see us today. If you would like to rearrange any appointments, please call and we will be happy to do this for you. Stay safe x

08/08/2023

ROAD CLOSURE
Please be aware the main road in Foxdale is closed for resurfacing 9.30-3.30. Please allow plenty of time to travel for appointments.

04/08/2023

Dear Medicor Clients,

This weekend our Out Of Hours service will be covered by Dr Katerina from Point of Care. In case of emergency please ring 492844

Medicor Team

28/07/2023

Thank you to Keirron and the team at Adventurous Experiences for a brilliant evening of Team Building!

11/07/2023

Hi guys, just to let you know you may meet a hedge trimmer on your way to the clinic. Please take care, Medicor team

06/07/2023

Rob back again with a quick update on my Steps challenge!

I have just received a wonderful call from Diabetes UK to inform me that thanks to all your wonderful donations I am currently in the TOP 10 contributors in the UK! When I signed up and set my target at £200 I never thought i would get that nevermind the £540 has been raised.

I am currently 6 days into this and im currently on 65,084 steps so your contributions have really pushed me on and inspired me to push myself.

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05/07/2023

Happy Tynwald Day to you all 🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲

30/06/2023

Hi Guys,
We have been asked a couple of times if we can set up reminders for flea and worming treatments. We know prevention is better than cure ( treating parasites), giving that parasites can carry diseases which can be passed to your pet or yourself. We are considering the option of your routine treatment being delivered from us to your home.
Please take a second to vote in the poll below :)

28/06/2023

Tynwald Day!!
We will be closed on Wednesday 5th of July for Tynwald Day Bank Holiday.

As always a vet will be availble if required for emergencies only!

23/06/2023

Houseplants are enjoyed in nearly every home but some of these common plants are EXTREMELY toxic to our furry friends. Here is a short list of some of the most widely available houseplants that could be fatal to your precious pets (images in order for reference):

1. Lilies (Lilium or Hemerocallis spp.) - the entire plant and water in the vase is toxic and causes kidney failure.

2. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) - contains calcium oxalates which may cause kidney failure.

3. Aloe Vera - toxic if ingested.

4. Cutleaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) - contains calcium oxalates making them toxic to cats and dogs.

5. Jade Plants (also known as “Money Plants” or “Dollar Plants” - all parts of the plant are toxic.

6. Sago Palms (Cycas Revoluta) - contains cycasin which is highly toxic.

7. English Ivy (Hedera Helix) - causes diarrhoea, vomiting and other GI issues.

8. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) - contains cardenolides which are cardiotoxic.

9. Oleander (commonly called Jerichorose or rose laurel) - All parts of the plant are toxic, causing GI irritation, heart issues, hypothermia and death.

Always research any house plants before bringing them in to your home if you have fur OR human babies!! 💚💚💚

21/06/2023

Let’s see those fabulous photogenic faces!

20/06/2023

Rob back again with another update.

WOW!!!! £300 above my target. Thank you all so much

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