White Cross Vets, Wolverhampton

16/05/2024

🎉 Did you know our amazing vet nurses can do it all? Check out this impressive list of their superpowers:

- 🩺 Nurse consultations (post-op checks, nail clips, a**l glands, flea & worming checks, 2nd vaccines, weight management, nutrition, diabetic, and senior clinics)
- 📸 Taking x-rays
- 🔬 Running in-house lab tests
- 💉 Monitoring anaesthetics
- 💊 Administering medications (orally, topically, or via injection)
- 🩹 Applying bandages
- 💧 Placing intravenous catheters
- ✂️ Performing minor surgical procedures
- 🚑 Providing first aid and CPR
- 💼 Handling reception duties
- 💊 Dispensing medications
- 🎓 Supporting and training students
- 🦷 Doing dental scale and polishes

Give a shoutout to our vet nurses for their incredible skills and dedication! 🐾❤️

15/05/2024

💚💙Microchip your cat for only £20 at White Cross Vets 💙💚

From 10 June 2024, it will be a legal requirement in England to microchip your cat. The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat before they reach the age of 20 weeks. For more information, or to book an appointment, contact us today.


T&Cs apply. Offer valid while stocks last and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer or discount. Offer ends 31st July 2024.

24/04/2024

Looking for ways to keep your furry friends cool and entertained during the warmer months? 🐾 Explore All For Paw’s range of toys and supplies designed to beat the heat and keep tails wagging here at White Cross Wolverhampton! From interactive toys to cooling mats, we’ve got everything your pet needs for a fun and comfortable summer. Because keeping our pets happy is what it’s all about!💙💚

12/03/2024

Change to practice opening hours

Please be advised that from Monday 1st April 2024, our opening hours are changing:

❗We will now be open from 08:15 – 18:00 Monday-Friday

❗We will not be opening on Saturday's

Our out of hours provider, Vets Now, will be providing out of hours emergency cover Monday – Friday from 18:00 – 08:15 and are open 24hours Saturday - Sunday (with the exception of 8.15-12.00 on Saturdays)

Please note that on Saturday between 08:15 – 12:00, cover will be provided by Vets Now Birmingham Blaise Hospital.

16/02/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closed on:

Saturday 16th February 2024

If you have an emergency or require Veterinary advice, please call our Bloxwich practice on 01922 667010

03/02/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closed on:

Saturday 3rd February 2024

If you have an emergency or require Veterinary advice, please call our Bloxwich practice on 01922 667010

02/02/2024

Its dental hygiene month! We’ll be showcasing the importance of caring for your pets’ teeth, tooth brushing, diet and supplements and top tips for keeping those pearly whites healthy!

🦷Why is dental hygiene important?🦷
Just like with humans, plaque and tartar builds up around the teeth of our pets and can cause periodontal disease, gingivitis, and tooth decay.

Plaque harbours bacteria which can infect the gums and the roots of the teeth as well as entering the blood stream and potentially causing damage to organs such as the heart, liver, and kidney.

Good dental health promotes good general health, it’s a win-win!

Keep an eye out for our next post, where we'll be showing you how you can brush your little one's teeth!

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24/01/2024

Thank you everyone for your help, little one has been reunited with her family now!

⚠️Please can everyone keep their eyes out for this beautiful little one⚠️

Little one has gone missing from their home address in WV4 - Penn area. Please contact the practice with any potential sightings on 01902 599 880.

Thank you💚💙

22/12/2023

💚💙 just a reminder that we are now closed until Wednesday 27th December 💙💚

Our Tividale practice will be open from 8:30am to 12:00pm Saturday 23rd December should you require any assistance. Vets Now will be providing out of hours cover.

We would like to again wish our lovely clients and patients a very merry Christmas 🎄 💚💙

💙💚 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 💚💙

If your pet becomes unwell while we are not open or you have an emergency, please contact Vets Now Wolverhampton: 01902 218189

🎄Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a lovely New Year! 🎄

12/12/2023

📢UPDATE: OWNERS HAVE BEEN LOCATED AND REUNITED. THANK YOU FOR SHARING 💚

🌟 FOUND DOG 🌟

This beauty was found by Cup of Joy on Mount Road in Penn this morning.

They are chipped however the details are still registered to the breeder.

If you believe this to be your pet please contact us on 01902 599880.

Proof of ownership will be required 🐾

08/12/2023

Your vet will have prescribed a specific amount of antibiotics for a good reason. To ensure your pet’s full recovery, make sure to finish the entire course. Skipping doses can
lead to the original illness returning.

Need advice? Talk to your vet for guidance and peace of mind. 🐾🏥

08/12/2023

💙💚 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 💚💙

If your pet becomes unwell while we are not open or you have an emergency, please contact Vets Now Wolverhampton: 01902 218189

🎄Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a lovely New Year! 🎄

06/12/2023

The lovely Lucy and Lexi visited us a few weeks ago and made us feel so festive 🎄🎄🤶🏻🤶🏻

How are you getting ready for this festive season? 💙💚

04/12/2023

🐾 Ensuring Your Pet’s Well-being ☠:

✅ Trust your vet’s guidance for the right dosage and treatment
✅ Finish the full course, even if your pet is feeling better
✅ Complete the treatment course for a full recovery!

Your vet has your pet’s health covered.
🐶🐱🐾

30/11/2023

🌍 Let’s Be Antibiotic Heroes! 💪
Did you know that throwing away antibiotics in the trash can harm our environment and make antibiotics less effective? 😱

Here’s the super simple solution: return your unused or expired antibiotics to your vet for safe disposal! 🏥 Together, we’re helping our planet and keeping antibiotics strong. 🌏💊

28/11/2023

Did you know, disposing of antibiotics in household waste can harm our environment and encourage antibiotic-resistant bacteria to develop?

Help create a healthier planet by returning any unused antibiotics to your vet for safe
disposal. 🌍🐾

23/11/2023

🚨 Act Now to Save Lives! ☠

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a crisis we can’t ignore. If we don’t act, we risk losing the power of antibiotics, putting lives at stake.

💊 Join our Antibiotic Amnesty: Return unused antibiotics for safe disposal! Together, we can prevent AMR from getting worse.

Remember, antibiotics are precious. Expect fewer prescriptions, and when you get one, finish the course. Let’s make sure there are no left overs to return.

Join the fight for a future with effective antibiotics!
💪

21/11/2023

Antibiotics aren’t a one-size-fits-all fix!🚫
Your vet will assess your pet’s health and suggest the right treatment, whether it’s antibiotics or another option. If your pet doesn’t require antibiotics, that’s fantastic news, and your vet has it all under control. 🐾
Have a chat with your vet for more advice!

07/11/2023

Slimmer and pet of the month (August edition) ... Fletch 🐾

This gorgeous boy has lost a whopping 3.4kg on his weight loss journey and we are so proud of him!

Fletch attends a weight loss clinic regularly with our nurse, Laura, who is thrilled with his results.

By losing excess weight, Fletch is less at risk from developing cancer, breathing problems, back and joint pain, and heatstroke.

Well done, Fletch, we're all so proud of you! 💙💚

17/10/2023

🎆Firework season is soon approaching🎆

Here are a few tips on how to reduce stress and keep your furry friends safe.

If your pet gets extremely anxious and stressed during firework season please call us for more information. The earlier you put things in place, the more effective it is. We can get you booked in with one of our vets to discuss the best options available to suit your pets needs. 🐶🐱🐰🐾

24/08/2023

This little one was brought into the practice today with no chip, they have been living in the Compton area.
If you believe them to be your cat, please contact the practice on 01902 599 880, thank you!

07/07/2023

🌾 Grass seeds 🌾

Little Pablo learned first hand how painful grass seeds really are! After going for a run through a field, Pablo started sneezing and licking his nose; he'd picked up a seed in his nose. His pawrents brought him in as soon as possible and thankfully our incredible vet, Raluca, was able to remove the seed.

Grass seeds are found in areas with tall grass. They are small sharp heads that transfer easily and can get trapped in your dog's fur; because of their shape, they can burrow down into your dogs skin and can be very painful.
Grass seeds can be picked up by all dogs, but long haired dogs, such as Pablo, are at a higher risk of picking them up. Dogs usually get grass seeds stuck in their paws, ears, eyes, and nose but they can be found anywhere around the body.
What to look for:
🌾Licking constantly and vigorously, this can be around their paw, nose, or an affected area of skin
🌾Painful swellings around the toes
🌾Limping
🌾Shaking their head
🌾Pawing or rubbing their ear against surfaces
🌾Sudden, violent sneezes
🌾Discharge coming from their eye or nose

After every walk please check your dog's fur, paws, and ears for grass seeds and remove any you find before they reach the skin
Keeping long fur around ears and paws short will help reduce the risk that your dog will pick up grass seeds
Avoiding areas with long grass on walks will also reduce the risk of picking up grass seeds

If you think your little one had a grass seed, please call the practice as soon as possible!

Pablo pictured after his surgery, during his surgery with his grass seed, and with our wonderful nurse Laura 💙💚🐾

23/05/2023

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾

Meet our Nurses 💚

Sarah qualified as an RVN in 2016 and joined the White Cross team in June 2021.
Sarah is currently on maternity leave but will be rejoining us later on this year!
Sarah loves nursing your pets back to health and thrives on inpatient care. You'll also find her in theatre as she enjoys surgical cases too 👩🏼‍⚕️

At home, Sarah has two rescue moggies Mavis and Wheezy - who's wheeze has subsequently been fixed! She's busy chasing around after her little boy, but enjoys anything music related - music concerts, festivals, yoga and when parenting allows, a glass of gin! 🍸

We look forward to welcoming her back into the team soon! 🥰

(pictured with the lovely Chaya)

19/05/2023

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾

Meet our Nurses 💚

Sioned graduated from Harper Adams University in 2017 with a BSc Hons Degree in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management. Shortly after graduating she joined our White Cross team! Sioned has a special interest in wound management and loves carrying out nurse consultations.
Alongside her nursing role, Sioned is also a clinical coach, meaning she helps train and support Student Veterinary Nurses to get their RVN status. 👩🏻‍⚕️

At home Sioned has a staffy cross called Rocky and a cat called Maya who was a rescue kitten 😺 She spends her time running around after her very busy toddler, baking and going to the gym. 👨‍👩‍👦

(pictured with the best boy Bronson)

18/05/2023

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾

Meet our Nurses 💚

Michelle qualified in 2006 and joined the White Cross team in 2015 at our Bloxwich branch. Since June 2022 Michelle has been Head Nurse across the two sites, which as you can imagine, keeps her very busy! 📝
She has a keen interest in radiography and loves a juicy abscess!

Outside of work, Michelle keeps busy with her little boy, attending all of his clubs and activities and walking their dog Woody 🐶💜

(pictured with her lovely boy Woody)

17/05/2023

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾

Meet our Nurses 💚

Brogan is our second year Student Veterinary Nurse. Undertaking the apprenticeship route through Rodbaston College.
Brogan thrives on inpatient care and loves all the interesting medical cases. You can often find her in lab looking at slides and samples under the microscope 🔬

Outside of work Brogan is busy running round after her little boy and lively pup Peanut. She enjoys long walks and fun activities with her family 👪

(pictured with her beautiful pup Peanut)

16/05/2023

🐾 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐾

Meet our Nurses 💚

Kirsty graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2020 with a FDSc degree in Veterinary nursing and joined our team earlier this year. Kirsty is cat mad and has a keen interest in dentistry and is looking to do a special certificate in this area in the near future 🦷

Her hobbies outside of work include netball, walking and spending time with her fur babies Max and Quinn 😺

Kirsty is moving onto a new venture in the next few weeks, we will be sad to see her go but wish her all the luck 🐾 💖

(pictured with the very beautiful Lilly)