The Vet

23/06/2024

After a long wait, it feels like summer has finally arrived! ☀️ Please be mindful of the summer heat when walking your dog.

Here's a quick & easy way to check the pavement temperature 👇

⚠️ If in doubt, please don't walk your dog. Consider waiting until later in the evening/earlier in the morning when the pavement and air temperature is cooler.

A dog has never died from missing one walk, but dogs have died from one walk in the heat. Don't take the risk 💔

11/06/2024

📢 Receive 20% off the cost of your rabbit's vaccinations!

Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) are two serious (but preventable) infectious diseases that can affect all breeds of rabbit. Vaccination greatly improves prognosis.

Protect your rabbit today! Book your vaccination appointment: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

10/06/2024

Today, the change in law comes into force which means all cats aged 20 weeks and older must be microchipped and registered on a database.

Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted or face a fine of up to £500.

Microchipping is a quick, straightforward procedure! Contact our team to get booked in.

The mandatory scheme aims to make it easier for lost or stray pet cats to be reunited with their owners.

07/06/2024

We couldn't possibly end National Volunteer Week without mentioning Terry Pearson - our Head of Commercial Services & Estate. Terry has been a Trustee at Bradford Cinderella Club since 1990 (yes, you read that right!).

The Cinderella Club has one basic aim, which is to improve life for the underprivileged children of Bradford. They work to achieve this through enabling them to:

➡️ Participate in activities alongside their school friends.
➡️ Obtain some of the desirables in life that others take for granted.
➡️ Obtain some of the necessities for life within their own area of need.

Terry says: "As an active member of the charity, I try to bring my life skills to benefit the club and the children it exists to assist. This could be anything, ranging from providing input into funding applications, or generally using my knowledge dealing with the situations life in the 21st Century throws at entities such as ours."

Terry has also been Chairman/Trustee & Managing Director of Eccleshill Mechanics Institute since 2017. Terry is involved with this vital community hub across all levels, from securing the building for the community with a 99-year lease, to cooking up a storm with his bistro nights and fish & chip Fridays! 👨‍🍳

06/06/2024

This National Volunteer Week, we thought we'd share the adventures of Head Nurse Megan who jetted off to volunteer her skills & expertise in Greece!

Megan spent 2 weeks volunteering on the island of Paxos on a workplace-sponsored trip, facilitated by local charity PAWS (Paxos Animal Welfare Society). PAWS runs entirely on the support of volunteers.

On her experience, Megan said...

“My first impressions were how amazing the facilities were; from having a fully functioning anaesthetic machine with an oxygen generator, and an autoclave for ensuring we could safely sterilise the instruments being used.

“The amazing team of volunteers would spend a lot of time out on the island trapping cats for us. We would then safely transfer them to crush cages so they could be anaesthetised and prepared for surgery.

“The cats were provided with adequate sedation and pain relief to allow the Vet to perform surgery while myself and a fellow veterinary nurse would take it in turns monitoring or preparing the next patient for surgery.

“All cats are ear tipped so once fully recovered, they can be safely released back and identified as neutered so they are not trapped again.

“As well as neutering we would provide other health care as needed, such as removing rotten and broken teeth, ear tipping for cats suffering from cancer, and for one patient, we even placed a makeshift dressing on after finding out he had fractured his leg!

“With all our hard work, we managed to neuter over 109 cats! What an achievement for only 2 weeks on the island. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to break that record on my next trip if we can!”

05/06/2024

Let's face it, some of our pets have zero concept of personal space. And most of the time, we absolutely love it! However, if they have particularly pongy breath, this may cause problems (for your nose, at least) when they lean in a little closer...👃

Did you know pet breath shouldn't actually smell bad? By maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, you can keep suspicious smells at bay, as well as many other signs of dental disease. 🦷

During a dental health check, our team can examine your pet's teeth and spot any potential issues before they have a chance to develop into anything more serious (or expensive).

If you have any concerns about your pet's teeth, don't delay coming in to see our team!

https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

30/05/2024

We're open on Saturday AND Sunday, with no surcharge for weekend appointments! Book in to see our team: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

28/05/2024

Here's Head Vet Imre talking through the importance of pet dental health & how to care for your pet's teeth! 🪥

If you have any concerns about your pet's dental health, please book an appointment & our colleagues will be happy to help: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

26/05/2024

We hope you're having a fantastic bank holiday weekend so far! Just a reminder that our surgeries are open tomorrow 😊 If you'd like to book an appointment, you can do so here: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

22/05/2024

Excited to watch our colleague, Brin, on tonight’s MasterChef UK final. Good luck Brin, we're all rooting for you!🤞

16/05/2024

We're ready to see all pets this weekend - big and small! 🐀

Book your weekend appointment: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

15/05/2024

Receive a full re-start on your pet's vaccinations for the price of a booster - until 31 May 2024!

Vaccination helps to protect your pet from a number of serious and highly infectious diseases.

🐶 For dogs, this includes: parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis.
🐱 For cats, this includes: feline leukaemia, flu and enteritis.

Vaccination works by priming their immune system so that if they come into contact with the disease later, their body is better able to fight back.

Preventive care is the best care! There's never been a better time to get your pet back on track with their vaccinations. Take advantage of this special offer today!

Register & book now: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

14/05/2024

📢 OFFER: 20% OFF NEUTERING FOR XL BULLIES 📢

We're extending our offer by welcoming all XL Bully owners to bring their dogs into their local The Vet surgery, where they'll receive 20% off the cost of neutering until the end of June 2024!

To comply with the legislation, if your dog was older than one year old on 31 January 2024, they must be neutered by 30 June 2024.

Book your appointment: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us

10/05/2024

Here's a sneek peak into a day in the life of one of our student veterinary nurses!

09/05/2024

Austin & Cooper are here to let you know we're open on Saturday AND Sunday.
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Grab one of our weekend appointments before they go! https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

08/05/2024

Calm down, everyone. There's enough puppies for everyone to get a cuddle! 😍

07/05/2024

Congratulations to Lisa who is the winner of our Google review competition for April!

“Freddie has been coming to The Vet Southampton for almost 8 years now. He still loves going and gets really excited in reception. The staff are so lovely and accommodating and he gets so much love from them all. We've always had a good experience and will continue to use The Vet Southampton for future care. Thank you to all the staff. This photo sums him up!”

Fancy winning a £20 Amazon gift voucher like Lisa? To be entered into May's competition, simply leave us a Google review about your experience with us!

03/05/2024

are our Charity of the Year! Our surgery teams recently supported their 'Make Every Cuppa Count' fundraising event, hosting bake sales with plenty of tasty nibbles for all to enjoy.

Collectively, we raised over £1,000! 🎉This sets us in good stead to hit our target of raising enough funds to be able to name a guide dog puppy. 🐶 Here are some pics from the day!

02/05/2024

Layla is here to remind all owners of unmicrochipped cats that there's an important change in the law coming into force next month! 📢

From 10 June 2024, cats in England will need to be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they're 20 weeks old. You could be fined up to £500 if your dog or cat is not microchipped when they need to be.

Microchipping is a super quick and straightforward to do. The chip is approximately the same size as a grain of rice and it will take our team just a few seconds to insert it just under the skin between their shoulder blades.

It's then your responsibility to make sure the contact details registered against your pet's microchip are kept up to date. For example, in the event you move home or change your telephone number.

Contact our team today to secure your microchipping appointment before 10 June: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/

02/05/2024

⚠️ Designer cross breeds, including Cavapoos, Cockapoos, Goldendoodles and Cavachons have a higher risk of becoming infested by ticks due to their Poodle parentage. 🐩

This is according to new research by the RVC (Royal Veterinary College).

Ticks are small, spider-like external parasites that can latch onto a pet and feed off their blood, risking the transmission of disease in the process. They live in long grass and wooded areas and latch onto a passing pet when they brush past. While they can be a threat all year round, their 'peak' season is March to October.

It's crucial a tick is removed in the right way, using a tick remover tool. This is because squeezing a tick’s body can cause it to expel blood back into your pet, increasing the risk of infection. Also: step away from the tweezers! This can result in the tick's body breaking away from it's head, which can remain embedded in your pet's skin.

➡️ If you have any concerns about ticks or find one on your pet and would like our team to remove it for you, please get in touch.

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/cavapoo-and-cockapoo-designer-dog-breeds-at-high-risk-of-tick-infestation-study-finds

01/05/2024

Would would your pet do if they lived in a fancy hotel and had a team of staff? 😂

01/05/2024

We can't think of a better way to kick of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month than celebrating RVN Sarah recently hitting the incredible milestone of working in veterinary nursing for 30 years! 🥳

Sarah says: "It was a childhood dream, after growing up with a house full of multiple pets, that started my love and need of wanting to care for them as a career. I was 17 when I was first taken on as a student nurse in an independent practice, qualifying in 1998. Over that time, I've worked in a veterinary hospital and had the challenge of being part of a team opening a brand new clinic too. My skills have certainly been utilised & many things have changed over those years!

"Predominantly a consulting nurse now, I really enjoy speaking with owners & their pets, being there for all their preventive needs. I love the bond that a practice can develop with clients via their nurses. Who knows what the next 30 years holds!"

25/04/2024

This week is Veterinary Receptionist Week! How lucky are we to have our fantastic front of house teams? 💕

From meeting and greeting everyone who comes through our doors, to manning the phone lines, replying to emails, booking appointments, making sure we have enough products in stock and providing support to the wider veterinary team (to name just a few of the tasks they manage) - they really are the backbone of our practices and keep everything running smoothly.

To all our Customer Experience Coordinators and Customer Experience Managers - we couldn't do it without you! Thank you ❤️

16/04/2024

Our teams will be hosting their own tea parties this Friday as part of Guide Dogs UK's Make Every Cuppa Count fundraising event! Why not pop along, meet our team, enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake? ☕🍰

Fundraise for Guide Dogs and host a tea party. Be a life changer and sign up here to get your free fundraising pack

08/04/2024

SPECIAL OFFER: Get a vaccination re-start for the price of a booster!

If your pet's vaccinations have lapsed, get them booked in to see our team this April and we'll get them back on track with their vaccinations, for the price of a booster!

Book today: https://bit.ly/45X875A

04/04/2024

Each month at The Vet, every surgery nominates their very own Hero of the Month! ⭐ This is to celebrate a team member who has really gone above and beyond in their role and helped to make a difference.

There's always stiff competition, but in March at The Vet Warrington, the title went to our Veterinary Surgeon Ivana!
Ivana was nominated for always being helpful and answering any questions. ✨

03/04/2024

Take advantage of our special, limited-time offer and receive a full re-start on your pet's vaccinations for the price of a booster!

Vaccination helps to protect your pet from a number of serious and highly infectious diseases.

🐶 For dogs, this includes: parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis.
🐱 For cats, this includes: feline leukaemia, flu and enteritis.

Vaccination works by priming their immune system so that if they come into contact with the disease later, their body is better able to fight back.

Preventive care is the best care! There's never been a better time to get your pet back on track with their vaccinations. Take advantage of this special offer and save up to 28%!

Register & book now: https://bit.ly/45X875A

26/03/2024

Puppy love for our Portsmouth team today! 💞

21/03/2024

This world needs all kinds of minds! 🧠🌈♾

It's estimated that 15-20% of the population are neurodivergent. We value and celebrate the skills and perspectives that all our neurodiverse team members bring to work and we are committed as an employer to making whatever adaptations are needed to help our colleagues with neurodiversity thrive!

20/03/2024

We’re proud to be a family-owned, independent practice.

According to the CMA (Competition & Markets Authority), over 60% of veterinary practices now belong to large, corporate, private equity owned groups; an increase up from 10% a decade ago.

At The Vet, we are steadfast in our resolve to remain your independent family vet, always.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3PvrNIi