White Cross Vets, Sheffield - Handsworth

24/06/2024

Today is the start of Rabbit Awareness Week! 🐰💛 So why not head over to our dedicated rabbit page and follow for some useful tips and advice this week 😊

White Cross Happy Hoppers - Rabbit Tips & Advice

17/06/2024

Look at this cutie 😍

Henderson visited our Nurse recently for his monthly puppy check 🥰🐶 He was a little star ⭐️ with an adorable personality! Here he is pictured giving our Nurse Rachel a high five 😂🩷✋️ (for a tasty little treat of course!) 🤩

Puppy checks are the perfect way to monitor growth and discuss things like diet, exercise, dental hygiene, parasites... 🐾
..and they're included as part of our Complete Wellness Plan too 💙💚

12/06/2024

Everyone meet Tag 😍🖤

Tag is a regular here at Sheffield and often sees our Nurses for weight checks and Librela injections to help with his arthritis 💉 He is always such a gentle, sweet boy and nothing seems to phase him! ⭐

Yesterday Tag stayed with us whilst he had a mass removed from his neck 🐶 As usual he was a very good boy and was super brave 🖤

Here he is after enjoying his lunch! ⬇😍

22/05/2024

Merlin 😍

This handsome boy has visited us a few times recently due to an on-going problem with one of his front paws 😞 After a walk one day it became sore and swollen - and now we know why! 😮 Yesterday Merlin was anaesthetised and it appeared that the culprit had entered his paw between the digits, then migrated down and out of reach! A second incision was made on the underside of his paw and out popped a thorn! ⬇️

Merlin was such a brave boy and loved rolling over for his belly rubbing! 😍⭐️

13/05/2024

What else can you do with a Veterinary Nurse qualification? 💚🩺

Sales 👩‍💼 - Another career route once qualified is working for one of the many companies and service providers that supply the industry as a sales representative. This route offers a fantastic opportunity to travel, meet new people and help the veterinary team to deliver better care to their patients by keeping their knowledge up to date on products available. 🐶🐱🐰

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09/05/2024

Rehabilitation 🐾 - As a qualified Veterinary Nurse, you also have the option to grow your career by training to become a veterinary physiotherapist or hydrotherapist. Rehabilitation can help animals recover following surgery and help in managing conditions like arthritis. 🥰

We also have a YouTube channel which demonstrates basic physiotherapy techniques - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY9XzZ5dlOnwZDPqlMa1A 😊 These should only be performed when veterinary advice has been sought. 🐾😊

06/05/2024

Back to VNAM... where can a Veterinary Nurse qualification take you? 😊

Teaching 👩‍🏫 - Many RVNs use their qualifications to pass on skills and expertise to the next generation of veterinary nurses in a role such as lecturing. These positions can vary widely, but the role often involves:

✏️ writing and developing course content
✏️ presenting lectures/workshops with practical teaching sessions
✏️ providing student support and guidance
✏️ assessing and moderating students
✏️ undertaking research and presenting at conferences and exhibitions

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03/05/2024

As well as being Veterinary Nurse Awareness month, May is also dedicated to spreading awareness about canine arthritis, prevention, and treatment. 🐶 Arthritis isn't just your pet 'getting old' - it is a manageable condition with pain relief options, supplements, physiotherapy and home adaptations. 🥰

Dogs can be really great at hiding their pain since they can't verbally tell us what's wrong - that's why regular health checks are important! 🐾🩺 Have a read below for some common signs to look out for ⬇ and don't hesitate to call us if you are concerned your pet may be showing signs of arthritis 😊

01/05/2024

Every year during May, the Veterinary profession celebrates Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) 💚 This month, BVNA will celebrate 20 years since the campaign began! 🥳

The purpose of VNAM is to highlight the vital role Veterinary Nurses play both in and out of clinical practice 😊

This year, the campaign theme is ‘Progression’ – highlighting the profession’s diverse range of skills, abilities and career pathways 🐾 Keep checking our social media over the next 4 weeks to learn about where a Veterinary Nursing qualification can take you 😊

29/04/2024

Mondays aren't so bad when you get to see something as adorable as Smokey! 😍😍 Just look at his ears! 💙 Smokey visited our Nurse for his monthly puppy check and he was a little star ⭐️

What can a puppy check involve? 🐾
▪️ health check
▪️ body condition check
▪️ advice regarding diet
▪️ advice regarding dental care
▪️ discussions of any current concerns
.. and of course, LOTS of cuddles and treats 💋😍

Remember, puppy checks are part of our Complete Wellness Plan too! 💙💚

25/04/2024

Please give us a call if you want your pet's body condition assessing 😊 Whether you are concerned they are overweight OR underweight, our Nurses are able to check this for you and provide advice. 🐾🥰

If you are part of our Complete Wellness Plan, weight clinics are included in this too! 💚💙

23/04/2024

All this covered with a monthly payment ⬇️🤩
Our Complete Wellness Plan is designed to perfectly complement pet insurance 🐾 It really is the best preventative measure you can take to protect your pet for life 🥰💚

19/04/2024

As the UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat, White Cross Vets are currently running a great discount on microchips!

It will be a legal requirement from 10th June 2024 🐱 and if you are part of our Complete Wellness Plan, microchips are free! 😊⬇️

Please give us a call if you wish to make an appointment 🐱

06/04/2024

What an adorable start to the weekend 🤩 Raven visited our Nurse this morning for her monthly puppy check 🧡

A variety of topics can be discussed at these appointments, including diet, dental care and parasite treatment, along with a general health check 🥰

These monthly puppy and kitten checks are included in our Complete Wellness Plan too! 🤩

Raven was a little angel this morning ⭐️ and as you can imagine she got plenty of cuddles and kisses too! 🧡 We look forward to seeing Raven each month and watching her grow 🐶

02/04/2024

❗️FOUND❗️

Sadly, a member of the public brought in a deceased, entire male, black and white cat this morning; he was found on Richmond Road. If you or anyone you know is missing a cat of this description please call us on 01144786999, proof of ownership will be required.

25/03/2024

Edit: Thank you to everyone for sharing. The owner has now been found

🐾APPEAL FOR OWNER🐾

We have had a young spaniel brought into us this evening following a road traffic incident near the Asda at Handsworth. Sadly, he was already deceased when he arrived at the practice and CPR was unsuccessful.
We urgently need to contact the owner, unfortunately the dog was not wearing a collar and the microchip details are not up to date.
He is black and tan and looks to be a young adult.
Please contact the practice on 0114 4786999 with proof of ownership.

19/03/2024

A member of the public has brought a deceased tortoiseshell cat to us this evening. Unfortunately she does not have a microchip so we cannot trace the owner. She was found on Handsworth road.
If you think she could be yours please contact the practice.

14/03/2024

As some of you may have noticed we sadly said goodbye to our fantastic Veterinary Nurse, Bryony, last week. 😔

Bryony has been with us since we first opened in 2018 and has been an integral part of our team ever since. From juggling reception and consults at the very start to becoming our Osteoarthritis champion and so much more, Bryony has flourished as an individual and is a truly wonderful nurse. 🤩

She will be missed by all of us here as well as by our clients and we wish her all the best in her exciting, new adventure!🥳 Good luck Bryony 🐾

04/03/2024

Handsome boy Ronnie had his castration procedure last week and was a very brave boy 😍✨ He enjoyed plenty of cuddles and attention, and looked super smart in his medical pet shirt! 🤩

Well done Ronnie ❤️

02/03/2024

It can often be difficult to know exactly how much to feed your pet! 🤔 The portion size will depend on your pet's age, activity levels, whether they are neutered, and it will depend on the actual food itself! 😊 Something else to consider is what other treats are they having too? Do you give any dental chews? Any treats for training? These should be factored into their daily allowance! 🐶🐱

Our Nurses are always more than happy to discuss nutrition with you and answer any questions/concerns you may have about your pet's diet. A Body Condition Score will be carried out to assess if your pet is underweight, ideal, or overweight. 😊 If there are concerns about how much is being fed, our Nurses are able to calculate your pet's daily calorie allowance and let you know exactly how much to feed! 👍

Please give us a call if you wish to arrange an appointment with our Nurse to discuss nutrition ... and remember these appointments are covered on your monthly wellness plan too! 🤩

29/02/2024

🤩 We have an amazing new range of LickiMats now in stock here at Sheffield! 🤩 These are great for so many different reasons! ⬇

Your pet eats their food too quick? ➡️ put it on a LickiMat!

You want to keep your pet entertained? ➡️ use low fat treats like yogurt on a LickiMat!

Need something cooling in Summer? ➡️ freeze a LickiMat using their food/treats

With so many uses and so much variety, why not check out the range next time you're here? 🤩🐱🐶

27/02/2024

Spike visited our Nurse last week for a general check up! 😊 We always aim to make the appointment as stress free as possible, and as you can see Spike was having a great time! 😍 Spike was very relaxed and comfortable in his appointment and can be seen playing with his toys from home! ⬇🐱✨

15/02/2024

Found Cat 🐱

We currently have this senior cat in with us at Sheffield after a member of public has seen her straying for a few days. She is an older girl, found wandering on the Waverley Estate in Rotherham 😊 If you believe her to be yours or have any information please give us a call on 01144786999. Proof of ownership will be required.

09/02/2024

The post below has some great tips on how to select the most appropriate carrier for your cat! 🐱🧡

05/02/2024

How adorable is Milo ?! 😍😍

Milo stayed with us for the day last week for his castration procedure 😊 He was a little star throughout the day and we all fell in love with him! 🤩 Just look at that face! ✨

Why we recommend castrating your cat ⬇️
🐱 Reduces the chances of fighting
🐱 Reduced the chances of roaming too far from home
🐱 Prevent testicular cancer
🐱 Weakens the smell of their urine

25/01/2024

Adorable little Tutu was in last week to be spayed 🐰😍

16/01/2024

We always enjoy hearing the lovely feedback from our clients 🥰
Chase visited us just after the New Year for his vaccination and health check 😍 How adorable is he?! 🤩 Here is what his owner had to say after his visit -

"We just wanted to say thank you for seeing Chase this morning at 9am for his 1st appointment and vaccination. We felt he had a very positive experience and your staff were absolutely fantastic."

We are looking forward to seeing Chase again and watching him grow! 😍✨

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at Sheffield 💖🥂

Our staff pets say Merry Christmas too 🐾

22/12/2023