Coastal Veterinary Group

08/07/2025

We are hiring!

Are you a warm, organised, and compassionate individual with a passion for pets and their people? Coastal Vets, a busy and friendly veterinary practice in Snettisham, is looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our dedicated team!
This isn't just a reception job; you'll be at the heart of our practice, playing a crucial role in the daily lives of our clients and their beloved animals.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Warmly welcoming clients and their pets
* Managing appointments and taking payments
* Handling medication requests and client queries
* Providing outstanding customer service with empathy and care
* General reception and administrative duties

We're open to various working arrangements, from a few hours on a Saturday to a full-time 40-hour week.

Whilst previous experience in a veterinary practice is a plus, it's not essential. What we value most is an individual with:
* Excellent customer service skills and a genuine desire to help
* Empathy and compassion for both animals and their owners
* Strong computer literacy and a keen eye for detail
* A positive and proactive attitude

If you're ready to make a real difference in a supportive and engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply: Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line 'Reception Position'.

We look forward to welcoming you to Coastal Vets!

30/06/2025

🌾 It’s that time of year again… Grass seed season is in full swing! 🌿🐾

Don’t forget to keep an eye on those ears and paws — they’re prime targets! We’ve had a steady stream of seed stowaways today… any guesses how many dogs we’ve helped de-seed? 🤔

Hint: it's more than 🐶 🐶 🐶

24/06/2025

No cake shortage today. Wishing a Happy birthday to Alex and Karen.

20/06/2025

🌞 Scorcher Incoming: Keep Your Dog Safe from Heat Stress! 🐶🔥
This weekend’s forecast is full of sun and humidity – great for beach days, but dangerous for dogs. Know the signs and act fast!

🚨 Signs of Heat Stress in Dogs:
• Heavy, excessive panting
• Drooling or hyper-salivating
• Restlessness or agitation
• Confusion or disorientation
• Vomiting and/or diarrhoea
• Lethargy or collapse

🐾 Who's Most at Risk?
• Overweight dogs
• Thick or heavy-coated breeds
• Brachycephalic breeds (flat-faced like Pugs, Bulldogs)
• Older pets or those with certain medical conditions
• High-energy young dogs that won’t stop

🌡️ Hot Surfaces = Paw Burn Risk
Artificial grass, concrete & tarmac can retain heat and cause painful burns.

💡 Heat Safety Tips:
✔ Provide shade (indoors & out)
✔ Ensure airflow – use fans (try putting a frozen bottle of water infront of a fan it really cools the air) or A/C
✔ Frozen treats in moderation or frozen kongs
✔ Use cooling mats
✔ Never wrap in wet towels – this can trap heat
✔ Always have fresh water available

Miss a walk or two. Or walk in the early morning or late evenings.

💬 Share to spread awareness – it could save a life this weekend.

14/06/2025

Grass seed Awareness.

13/06/2025

🐾 As a Registered Training Practice for student veterinary nurses, we’re proud to support the next generation of vet professionals in partnership with local training colleges like .

To maintain our training status, we undergo regular inspections to ensure we meet strict standards — no inspection today, but we had a lovely surprise visit and catch-up for three of our nurses!

Great to see you, Ali — thanks for popping in and keeping us connected. 💙

Coastal Veterinary Group – what a fantastic team! 💚

It was such a joy to catch up with Amy and Rachel, both of whom I had the pleasure of training during their student nurse journeys. Seeing them now as confident, skilled RVNs makes me incredibly proud.

And Karen- someone I’ve known for over 20 years through her amazing work supporting students in practice-your dedication to developing future vet nurses has always stood out.

I didn’t get to see the whole team this time, but it’s clear that Coastal is full of passionate professionals doing incredible work. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!

13/06/2025

Wishing Diane on reception a very happy birthday today.

11/06/2025

🐾🌾 Grass Seed Season is Here! 🌾🐾

These tiny seeds can cause BIG problems for our furry friends. They get stuck in paws, ears, eyes, and even noses. Don’t let a summer walk turn into a vet visit.

🔍 Prevent Problems – Here's How: ✂️ Trim hair between toes
👂 Trim fluffy ears
🧣 Use buffs or ear covers (especially for long-eared breeds)
🚫 Avoid long grassy areas

✅ Check after every walk: paws, toes, armpits, groin, ears

⚠️ Watch for these signs: 🌀 Sudden head shaking
🐾 Painful swelling between toes
😢 Closed, weepy eyes
🤧 Sudden sneezing fits

🩺 If you spot any of these symptoms, contact your vet ASAP – the sooner, the better!

Let’s keep our dogs safe and happy this summer! 🐕💚

10/06/2025

We have had a distinctive looking Kitten brought in lost. Found in Heacham. Unfortunately not microchipped.
If you have lost your Kitten please contact the practice with a description. Proof of ownership will be required (cute photo will be perfect).
01485 544201 (8.30am - 6pm)

08/06/2025

Another amazing milestone! 🙌

We’re proud to have made another charity donation of £340 to StreetVet following another successful First Aid Course led by our Head Nurse, Karen 👩‍⚕️👏

That brings our total donations to £1,347 in just one year for this fantastic cause! 🐾❤️

A special thank you to Mrs T for her kind donation in memory of Layla, George, and Sam 🥰

More course dates coming soon – keep an eye on our page for updates!

06/06/2025

🐱 No More Drama – Just One Tasty Treat a Month! ✅

Watch Matilda & Yoda 💜 freely eat their monthly flea & tick tablets – no stress, no greasy spot-ons, just happy, protected cats!

✅ Kills fleas & ticks
✅ Tasty monthly chew – cats love the flavour
✅ No sticky fur, no dosing battles, no drama.

🎉 SWITCH & SAVE:
Changing from a spot-on treatment?
Get your cat’s first month FREE! (For cats new to the tablet only)

📞 Call us today to learn more or book an appointment – and make flea & tick protection drama-free!

📹 [Watch Matilda & Yoda enjoying their tablets – no fuss, just purrs!]