Ark Veterinary Surgery

Ark Veterinary Surgery Ark Veterinary Surgery in Killamarsh provides expert care for cats, dogs, and rabbits.

Our services include vaccinations, consultations, microchipping, spaying, neutering, dental cleaning, and nail clipping.

28/12/2025

If you’re a pet owner, veterinary pills are something you’ll probably have to handle at some point or another.

Here are some important tips:

💊 Always use medication as prescribed by us.

💊 Don’t keep your pet’s medication with your own medications, as this can lead to unfortunate accidents.

💊 Never use expired medication.

💊 If you have veterinary medication that you no longer need, you can safely dispose of it by bringing it to us.

💊 Most importantly, never medicate your pet without our advice.

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27/12/2025

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Parvovirus is a serious disease that can affect young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. 🐕It is highly infectious, so it spr...
26/12/2025

Parvovirus is a serious disease that can affect young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. 🐕

It is highly infectious, so it spreads quickly, with dogs becoming ill after contact with infected dogs or infection within the environment.

Signs of parvovirus include:

👉 Bloody diarrhoea

👉 Vomiting

👉 Not eating

👉 Decreased activity

👉 Increased temperature

👉 Collapse

Dogs with parvovirus can quickly become severely unwell and need prompt veterinary treatment.

Unfortunately, even with intensive veterinary care, parvovirus can be fatal, so it is safest to prevent disease by keeping your dog up to date with their vaccinations.

Contact us today if you have any questions about parvovirus or if you want to check that your dog’s vaccinations are up to date.

24/12/2025

Did you know that reptiles can be diagnosed with cancer? 🐍🐢🦎

Reptiles including snakes, tortoises and lizards can develop tumours, both internally and externally. Symptoms include:

👉 Swellings

👉 Lumps

👉 Change in behaviour

👉 Reduced appetite

Regular vet checks are vital for early diagnosis and treatment, so if you are worried about your reptile, we recommend getting them checked as soon as possible.

Early intervention is key!

🐰🐹 In small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, we can use a range of diagnostic equipment to help us reac...
22/12/2025

🐰🐹 In small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, we can use a range of diagnostic equipment to help us reach a diagnosis. This includes the use of veterinary ultrasound.

A thoracic (chest) ultrasound can help us to assess the heart, lungs and surrounding tissues in more detail. This is particularly useful in cases of heart and respiratory disease.

Ultrasound can help us investigate infections, fluid build-up, or even help us to diagnose neoplasia (tumours). The high frequency sound waves produced by the probe travel through the body and are reflected back, converting our pet’s insides into images.

This can help us to make a quicker and more accurate diagnosis, as well as allowing us to create a more accurate treatment plan.

So, if you are ever worried about your pet, rest assured that we have the equipment available to help reach an answer as quickly as we can.

Give the gift of wellness. Comfort-forward picks that turn winter into snuggle season:🐾 Orthopaedic bed sized to your pe...
21/12/2025

Give the gift of wellness. Comfort-forward picks that turn winter into snuggle season:

🐾 Orthopaedic bed sized to your pet

🐾 Heated pad or self-warming blanket (pet-safe)

🐾 Reflective lead for dark walks

🐾 A really comfy blanket for couch snuggles

Show us your pet’s favourite cosy corner in the comments or tell us which upgrade they need most! 📸

19/12/2025

We know that although some pets enjoy visiting us, others not so much… So, today, we’d like to know what’s your number one tip for other pet owners when visiting us.

Share in the comments! 👇

From our side, you know we’ll always have treats and TLC available. 🥰

Snake owners - have you heard of Inclusion Body Disease (IBD)?Inclusion Body Disease is a viral condition that can affec...
18/12/2025

Snake owners - have you heard of Inclusion Body Disease (IBD)?

Inclusion Body Disease is a viral condition that can affect both boas and pythons alike. The symptoms of Inclusion Body Disease can include:

🐍 Disorientation

🐍 Difficulty swallowing

🐍 Head tilt

🐍 Inability to strike at food

🐍 “Stargazing” or being “spaced-out”

This is a serious condition that can quickly spread between snakes, so we recommend taking extra precautions if you own multiple snakes.

Unfortunately, there is no cure, but early intervention and strict isolation of infected snakes are vital in helping with this condition.

The best way to keep on top of your snake’s health is to monitor them so that you know what is normal for them. Regular vet checks and quarantine for new snakes all help to reduce the risks of Inclusion Body Disease.

Have you heard of IBD before?

17/12/2025

*Christmas Opening Hours*

Monday 22nd December: 8:30am-6:30pm

Tuesday 23rd December: 8:30am-6:30pm

Christmas Eve: 8:30am-1:00pm

Christmas Day: Closed

Boxing Day: Closed

Saturday 27th December: Killamarsh Only - 9:00am-3:00pm

Sunday 28th December: Closed

Monday 29th December: 8:30am-6:30pm

Tuesday 30th December: 8:30am-6:30pm

New Years Eve: 8:30am-1:00pm

New Years Day: Closed

Friday 2nd January: Normal Opening Hours Resume

We will be covering our own out of hours service from 1:00pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve until 6:30pm and then this will divert to Vets Now. If your pet falls ill during out of opening hours, then please call our number as normal and this will divert you to our out of hours provider.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients and pets. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year!

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Ear infections are common in dogs, but because we cannot easily see inside our dogs' ears, they can go undetected.Some d...
16/12/2025

Ear infections are common in dogs, but because we cannot easily see inside our dogs' ears, they can go undetected.

Some dogs are prone to ear infections, especially if they have floppy ears or enjoy swimming, so it is important to regularly check their ears so you can detect any problems early. 🐶

If you think your dog has an ear infection, get them booked for an appointment with us.

We understand that having more than one bunny means more expenses and a bigger responsibility, but bunnies need at least...
15/12/2025

We understand that having more than one bunny means more expenses and a bigger responsibility, but bunnies need at least one other bunny they’re bonded to in order to fulfil their well-being needs. 🐰🐰

Share your bunnies in the comments!

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Killamarsh

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441142470828

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