Clevedale Vets Whitby

05/01/2024

Lost tan coloured young Spaniel , Whitby beach area. Please call the practice if seen 01947 825042

28/12/2023

Welcome Tina 🥰

24/12/2023

🎄 Merry Christmas from our animals to yours 🐾
We hope you all have a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year 🌟

24/12/2023

Thank you very much for our Botham’s Christmas hamper, Dexter 🎁 ❤️

21/12/2023

18/12/2023

Super smart boy Finlay got the treat from the advent calendar today 😋

12/12/2023

We had two little bandits in this week for their vaccinations, aren’t they cute 🥰

05/12/2023

👏 Thank you so much for our Petplan Vet of the Year and Practice of the Year nominations 😁

It really makes a difference when we receive one of these certificates in the post 🌟

If you would like to nominate the practice or one of our team, please follow the link below (you don’t need to be a Petplan customer to enter).

https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/

04/12/2023

We will be closing our Whitby practice at 5pm on Friday 8th December so that we can get ready for our Christmas party!
If your pet needs to be seen or you need any advice, our Upleatham practice is still open until 7pm, the phone number is: 01287 623802.

30/11/2023

Vet Sarah’s dog Joey enjoyed his snowey walk yesterday, what do your furry friends think of it? We would love to see your pictures 😊

23/11/2023

🌟Job opportunity🌟

We are looking to recruit a flexible, friendly and efficient receptionist, with a positive can-do attitude to join the team at our Whitby Surgery.

You must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage telephone calls, greet clients, take payments and multi-task in a busy environment.

This is a part-time position which would involve evenings (up to 6:15pm) and occasional Saturday mornings, with the flexibility to provide holiday cover where needed.

Please apply in writing to [email protected]

11/11/2023

The purple poppy pays tribute to animals lost in service, and to those who serve us today 💜
Animals like horses, dogs and pigeons were often drafted into the war effort, and purple poppies can be worn to remember the service of these animals and the lives that were lost.

08/11/2023

🐰 This little cutie is Dexter, one of our most regularly seen patients. Unfortunately, he has problems with his teeth and has to come and have them checked often, but he is always a star patient 🌟

01/11/2023

Little Walter is only 4 months old and has already been through a lot, here he is on his most recent visit for a check-up and blood sample 🥰

31/10/2023

Leo looks so proud of himself here!

Often pets can be scared of coming to see us as they think something bad is going to happen each time 💉🩸🩹🤕

You can help your dog by bringing them to see us just for treats and cuddles, this helps them to become familiar with the practice and with us so that it’s easier for us to examine them the next time 😊

27/10/2023

Apparently, black cats are less likely to be adopted from rehoming centres 😿

🐈‍⬛ Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, if you love a black cat, we’d love to see them, please post in the comments below ⬇️

26/10/2023

Petplan is now accepting nominations for their annual Veterinary Awards 🌟

If you would like to nominate us for any of their awards, please head to their page (you don’t need to be a Petplan policyholder to vote):

https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/

The categories are:
🌟Practice of the Year
🌟Vet of the Year
🌟Vet Nurse of the Year
🌟Practice Manager of the Year
🌟Practice Support Staff of the Year

Every nomination means so much to us and gives everyone a boost so thank you in advance 😊

26/10/2023

Although it doesn’t look like it here, Bobby was so brave when he had an operation on his tail recently. Get well soon 🐶 🐾

24/10/2023

Please call us on 01947 825042 to make an appointment

20/10/2023

We have made the difficult decision to close our Whitby branch on Saturday mornings.

Our amazing team will still be available for you at our main Upleatham site 8:30am - 2pm every Saturday and all of our clients are very welcome there.

There are no changes to our opening times Monday – Friday. We aim to reopen at Whitby on Saturdays as soon as we can and will let you know once this service is available again.

Thank you for your understanding,

Clevedale Vets.

30/09/2023

🐹Guinea Pig Awareness Week🐹

Guinea pigs are sociable animals and need to live with friends.

🐰Although rabbits and guinea pigs are often kept together, this is not ideal as they have different nutritional requirements and communicate in different ways.

The best pairing is single-sex pairs or small groups of neutered guinea pigs ❤️

29/09/2023

🐹Guinea Pig Awareness Week🐹

Keeping your guinea pigs healthy is so important and picking up on any signs of disease quickly can help them to make a speedier recovery.

Here are some top tips for your daily health check:
👍Check their eyes and nose for discharge or mucous
👍Check that the coat is glossy and the skin is healthy
👍Ensure that they are moving around normally
👍Note any changes in their behaviour
👍Make sure that all of their food is getting eaten equally
👍Check the bedding for normal urine and droppings
👍Look at the skin around their bottom for wet patches or signs of fly strike

If your guinea pig is showing any signs of illness or disease, please get in touch!

27/09/2023

🐹Guinea Pig Awareness Week🐹

🥕Guinea pigs are vegetarians and need high levels of fibre in their diet to keep their digestive system working correctly. Like rabbits, they produce soft droppings which they then eat in order to absorb more nutrients!

🥦Unlike rabbits, guinea pigs can’t produce or store Vitamin C properly, so their diet needs to be supplemented with foods that contain high levels of Vitamin C, such as fresh vegetables.

🍡Nuggets should be fed instead of muesli, otherwise, they will just pick out the pieces of food that they like best! Alongside nuggets, you should feed hay, grass, and fresh veggies. Grass-based snacks can also be fed as treats occasionally and clean, fresh water should always be provided.

5 things to include in a complete diet:
1. Hay/grass
2. Nuggets
3. Healthy snacks
4. Fresh veggies
5. Water

26/09/2023

🐹Guinea Pig Awareness Week🐹

Giving your piggies the best place to live just takes a few simple steps but is vital to ensure that they are kept happy and healthy.

The ideal environment for you guinea pig should be:
☺️Draught-free
☺️Predator-proof
☺️At least 5ft x 2ft of indoor space with a much larger run attached to it
☺️Out of direct sunlight to prevent heatstroke
☺️Away from any electrical cables
☺️Kept between 17℃ and 20℃

It should also have:
☺️Lots of hiding places
☺️Deep piles of hay for nesting and tunneling
☺️Separate toilet areas from the sleeping area
☺️Non-slip flooring

To ensure that your guinea pig’s home is kept in good order, check and clean the area regularly, here is a checklist that you can use:

Daily tasks
✅Clean out toilet area
✅Remove soiled bedding
✅Wash food and water containers
✅Replace fresh hay and water
✅Remove any old uneaten food

Weekly tasks
✅Remove and replace all bedding
✅Place a small amount of old bedding back into the area for a familiar smell for your piggies

Monthly tasks
✅Remove everything and clean thoroughly
✅Clean the housing with animal safe cleaner
✅Replace bedding

Follow to find out more about how you can ensure your guinea pigs' environment meets their needs!

25/09/2023

🐹Guinea Pig Awareness week🐹

Guinea pigs communicate using several noises, including the well-known ‘wheek-wheek’ call – a sign of excitement or to find a friend – and a low ‘purring’ sound, which they make when they are feeling content and chilled out. They also make a series of short ‘putt-putt’ noises when they are exploring.

Here are some top tips for keeping your guinea pigs happy:

🌟Give them lots of toys to play with

🌟Hide food around their enclosure to encourage foraging behaviour

🌟Provide hiding places for them to go when they are scared

🌟Ensure they have constant access to food, water and friends

21/09/2023

***LOOSE DOG - PLEASE SHARE***

Tri-coloured collie on the road between Whitby and Sandsend. Runs away when trying to get near so unable to catch. If you see someone looking for a dog, please let them know.

20/09/2023

Guinea Pig Awareness Week is just around the corner and this year's theme is Rescue and Rehome. Keep your eyes peeled for more Guinea Pig posts next week and make sure you follow Guinea Pig Awareness Week 🐹

18/09/2023

***REUNITED***

Thank you to everyone who shared the post 😊

01/09/2023

Monty is the first recipient of our new bravery certificates 👏
He sustained an injury to his paw and was very brave while we fixed it. Here he is showing off his new footwear!

28/08/2023

⚠️Watch out for grass awns!⚠️

🌱It's definitely grass awn season around here, we have seen them cause problems in our pets every day over the past few weeks. We have seen them getting stuck in the eyes, ears, nose, paws and skin!

🐶Grass awns tend to cause more problems in hairy dogs like spaniels, and Theo is a prime example, he managed to get 6 awns in his ears at once. After a light sedation, all of the awns were removed and he felt a lot more comfortable!

👀You can prevent them from causing a problem in your pet by:
- checking the ears, eyes and coat after each walk
- trimming the hair between the toes
- keeping the coat short
Doing this helps to prevent the awns from going unnoticed in the hair and then working their way into the skin.

🐾Signs of grass awns include:
- shaking the head
- licking the paws
- swelling or wounds between the toes

📞If you notice any of these signs, please call us on 01947 825042

01/08/2023

Thank you for sharing, Sooty has now been found 😊

01/08/2023

We are Hiring ❗️ Please Share ❗️

Farm animal administrator – Part Time

Clevedale are looking for a colleague to support their friendly team of farm animal vets to continue to provide excellent client service.
This role involves working closely with our Office Manager to undertake general administrative tasks required to support the farm vets. This includes processing and inputting data, managing spreadsheets, marketing, some laboratory-based tasks, and assisting in stock control. The role will involve some direct client interaction and is based at our Upleatham Practice.

Desirable attributes for the role:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• To be competent using IT systems, including Excel
• To be detail orientated and demonstrate good organisational skills
• The ability to work independently using your own initiative, as well as being a team player.
• Experience in a veterinary/agriculture setting would be highly advantageous but not essential.
Working hours will initially be 16-20 hours during weekdays, with the pattern negotiable at interview. There may be opportunity for increased hours for the right candidate as the role evolves.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV to [email protected] or call Joe Keatley on 01287 623802 for more information.

❗️ Closing date Friday 18th Aug ❗️

28/07/2023

***MISSING CAT - PLEASE SHARE***

Last seen near the cricket club. He is black and is castrated and microchipped.

If you see him, please call the practice on 01947 825042.

24/07/2023

Unfortunately, we have had a deceased entire male tabby cat brought to us today. He was found on the back road to the Abbey and doesn’t have a microchip. If you think he may be yours, please contact us on 01947 825042

13/07/2023

🌞Summer Tips🌞
If your dog or cat shows any of these signs, please call us on 01947 825042

12/07/2023

🌞Summer Tips🌞

❓How can you tell if the ground is too hot to walk on❓

Place the back of your hand on the pavement to find out 🤚

11/07/2023

🌞As the weather heats up, please be careful when walking your dogs, always make sure you have plenty of cool water available for them to drink and a shaded area for them to sit.

👇Save this picture so that you can use it for reference over the summer

10/07/2023

🌞Next time you are visiting us, please have a look at our summer display. We are happy to chat with you about the dangers mentioned here and can give you advice on how to prevent accidents and injuries 🐍
🌟Special thanks go to Tilly's owner who made our beautiful jellyfish!

05/07/2023

When you come to our practice you will be met with a friendly face 😊

🌟We aim to do our best to help you and your pet and if you feel that one of our receptionists has gone above and beyond to help you, it would make their day if you could vote for them in this year's Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Awards.

📝The link to vote can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VROTYA and only takes a couple of minutes of your time.

When asked for the receptionist's email address, please use this one: [email protected]

30/06/2023

How do I know if my rabbit is happy?

Happy rabbits often do binkies, as can be seen in the video below 👇

To make your rabbit happy, they need to have:
🏡 enough space to move around properly
🐰🐰friends
🥕 fresh food
🐶 safety from other animals
⚽️ toys to play with
🪵 things to chew

Playing games with your rabbit is a great way to keep them entertained, as well as ensuring that they are exercising. You can even train them to play fetch or jump over obstacles!

A stressed rabbit may stop eating, hide a lot, bite, thump at the ground or grind their teeth, if you notice any of these signs, please ask us for advice by calling us on: 01947 825042

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