Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic

05/07/2024

Fantastic opportunity to join our team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic animal carer / practice technician, with some administrative / reception skills, to complete our team and provide the best care possible to our patients and pets parents. Experienced with dogs and cats, preferably holding an animal care degree or more, but all candidates would be considered. This is a full time position.
Please email Johanna at [email protected] with your cover letter and CV.
Thank you for sharing.

26/05/2024

World animal vaccination day was last month, April 20th. Oops, we missed it!!
Nevertheless, It is an essential part of our companion animals health and worth well mentioning it.
"Disease prevention through vaccination helps ensure that animals do not have to suffer unnecessarily. Vaccinating animals can also slow further spread and prevent disease transmission between species." (Brussels, 19 April 2024, Value of animal vaccination should be recognised – World Animal Vaccination Day, 20 April)."
More and more vaccination is tailored to the individual and risk associated, but it must not be stopped or overlooked.

14/05/2024

It is hard to say goodbye to someone who has been such a great part of our team. Graínne joined Blue Coast Veterinary from day one, 15 years ago. She has made such an impact to all humans and animals with her kindness and professionalism. She made such a difference here and will be deeply missed. From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of all staff at Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic, we are wishing her all the best in her new venture.
THANK YOU GRAINNE.

03/05/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT BLUE COAST VETERINARY CLINIC

WE ARE URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE, FULL-TIME IDEALLY BUT PART-TIME POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY WITH EXPERIENCE BUT NEW GRADUATE WOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED.

FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER TO [email protected]
All terms and conditions will be discussed privately with applicant.

PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON TO ADD TO OUR DEDICATED TEAM.

25/04/2024

Dear pets 'parents
I am delighted to introduce you to Phovia fluorescent blue light energy therapy from Vetoquinol. Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic is now able to offer you this unique exclusive supportive dermatological therapy, helping your pet's skin healing process in many dermatological conditions, such as:
Hot Spots
Lick Granulomas
Deep Pyoderma
Superficial Pyoderma
Surgical Incisions
Bite Wounds
Perianal Fistulas
Puppy Pyoderma
Interdigital Furunculosis
Lick granulomas/dermatitis

FOR ANY ENQUIRY, CONTACT JOHANNA ON 02482500

" Phovia is a novel way to manipulate the function of cells within the dermis and epidermis, to reduce inflammation but still accelerate regeneration. Phovia works with the skin’s natural healing response to help skin and wounds heal more quickly.

It is a two-part system, comprising a LED lamp and a chromophore gel, used together, they produce multi-wavelength fluorescent light energy that can pe*****te the skin to variable depths. The gel is applied to the pet's skin, and then illuminated with the lamp, resulting in the biological effects we observe as more rapid skin regeneration."
The emitted blue, low-energy light produced by the lamp, is targeting bacteria and has an anti-inflammatory effect in the epidermis. The Phovia Gel, a unique topical photoconverter, is activated by fluorescent light energy (FLE.) The combination of light and chromophore gel helps speed up cell regeneration and growth. This leads to a quicker, and more complete healing time.

• Non-invasive, fluorescent light therapy
• Happier pet, sooner!"

Support material, sentences, and images from Phovia Vetoquinol

11/04/2024

Hi again, our FB page is no longer secure so please do not use any links or other from our page. I shall try to get this sorted asap. All the best. Johanna

11/04/2024

Hi all. Please do not follow any link!!!

21/02/2024

A very interesting event for all dogs owners. Caroline and Deirdre are extremely competent professionals. Please share to your friends who may be interested.

22/12/2023

What a surprise to get Santa delivering gorgeous flowers this morning. What an excitement! Bringing me back well over 45 years ago to be with Santa. Thanks so much to all my Staff who organised this well thought present. 🎄 😊❤️

17/12/2023

From all of us at Blue Coast Veterinary, may you have a wonderful Xmas filled with love and happiness- Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël and many more for all of you around the world where your heart belongs!

The Clinic will be closed on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st of December and on the 1st of January. Business as usual on all other days. You can contact us on 02482500.

Please keep you pet safe, away from these chocolate Santa, mince pies, raisins and cakes, Ponsetta and other festive plants, ornamental strings and wrappers and many more. Don’t be tempted by giving them the turkey bones or left over ham, definitely no gravy or roast potatoes. Let’s try to avoid the far too common Pancreatitis or even worse the Obstruction or Intoxication. Same applies with these very tempting doggies treats well wrapped and surely very tasty for our furry friends but so unhealthy and potentially causing serious trouble.
Veterinary emergencies during out of hours will be covered as usual by the dedicated team of Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital in Cork, +353 21 439 1600, T23 FXY9.

16/11/2023

How old is your 🐈?
As all of us, pass 7 years (44 years in human age) things can start being not as straight forwards and our feline little companions are already considered “Mature”. Do not ignore this and maybe think about having an every 6 months check up instead of once a year.
As a funny note, see how our cats are still teenagers or mad young adults at 12 and 18 months!😸Maybe at 24 months, a bit a sense get into them and the glorious years of peace (less trouble, less injury) and good health are ahead of them until trouble could start again after 7 years old. We see more and more super old senior cats. It is not unusual to be presented with cats 20 years and more🐈‍⬛. Thanks to the good knowledge of owners on cats needs, good diet, good preventive care including vaccination, and advanced medical and therapeutic knowledge, their life has been hugely extended. If your old cat changes his/her habits (food taste, behaviour, grooming, mobility, thirst … reach out to your veterinary team as it may be a sign of an underlying illness such as diabetes, kidneys disease, overactive thyroid, intestinal diseases, osteoarthritis, dental diseases among others.

16/11/2023

Hi all. Thank you for your understanding. Sincere apology for any inconvenience caused.

18/10/2023

Many many thanks on behalf of the entire team for this amazing thank you gift from one of our beloved pet parent… they are cookies, real ones!!! Even the business card is eatable… so amazing. Little Tiger will remain in our heart forever….❤️

14/10/2023

Nothing worse than having your best friend in pain. Know how to recognise it and do not hesitate to reach your veterinary team. So many options are now available to improve the quality of life of our best furry friends.

13/10/2023

A well deserved THANK YOU to our very own qualified vet nurses, Rebecca Bourke Foley and Melissa Corr, for their care to all our little and big furry friends.🐶🐱🐰🐹
(Image copied from UCD veterinary hospital)

24/09/2023

Welcoming Ear-Cropping of Dogs Regulations 2023 (SI 412 of 2023)
Ear-Cropping of Dogs Regulations 2023 (SI 412 of 2023).
Extract of Media Release, Veterinary Ireland, 29th August 2023.

“Signing into law by Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, of the Ear-Cropping of Dogs Regulations 2023 (SI 412 of 2023)”.
“From 1st September 2023, this legislation makes it an offence for a person to have in their possession, or under their control, a dog whose ears have been cropped after this date. It will also be an offence for a person (other than a listed charity) to sell or supply a dog with cropped ears. Other offences include selling equipment to crop a dog’s ears, or hosting events where dogs with cropped ears are shown. Those convicted of offences under this legislation can receive fines from Class A up to €250,000, and/or prison sentences up to 5 years. The only exceptions are: if the dog has been imported into Ireland with cropped ears, and the owner/keeper has a valid import licence; where the new owner/keeper has rehomed the dog from a listed charity (currently ISPCA, DSPCA, Dogs Trust), and holds a written record that the dog had its ears cropped on rehoming; or where the owner/keeper holds a veterinary certificate indicating that the dog’s ears were cropped for veterinary purposes.”
“Ear-cropping is unnecessary, causing pain, exposing the animal to risk, and does not benefit animal health or welfare, unless undertaken by a Veterinary Practitioner only for therapeutic reasons, and where appropriate anaesthesia and analgesia is utilised.”

Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic is welcoming this legislation and will continue to work for the health and welfare of companion animals and beyond, do our best to protect them for unjustified and needless mutilation.

Image below is extracted from dogingtonpost.com.

21/09/2023

20/09/2023

Looking for good home.🐈‍⬛
This gorgeous little girl is looking to be rehomed. She is 7 months old, fully vaccinated and neutered. She strayed in to the current owner who did so much for her and tried to integrate her. Unfortunately she does not get on with the other p***y cat who has been there for years. For all enquiry, please message this page or contact Johanna at Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic. Home check and reference. Many thanks.

10/05/2023

Thanks for sharing.

29/03/2023

CATS Neuter and Spay week at Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic.

Special discount for all bookings done on the week starting on the 3rd of April 2023. Only 1 week, no sooner, no later! 😸 Routine surgery only. Neuter or spay must be done by the 28th of April 2023.

The mating season has already started and neutering is the best prevention for unwanted litter, fights and bite wounds. It also reduces the spread of serious infectious diseases.

We propose neutering as early as 4 months old for healthy male and female cats.

Do not hesitate to give us a call and book your cat. Bookings starting on the 3rd of April for 1 week only!

01/03/2023

Shadow was lost in the Grange area. Please share and contact us if you find him. He is a family pet and very friendly. Loves his food too. Thank you.

17/02/2023

2 sleepy heads after their neutering. Those little girls were so sweet and stunning. But see how fast they regain their appetite after a full anaesthesia!!! Within hours. 😸It is important to feed our young cats and dogs as soon as possible after a procedure, if permitted of course…

09/02/2023

Who's ready to walk more with their dog in March? We are excited to launch a new walking challenge and we are calling on dog lovers to help abandoned dogs and puppies across Ireland. Your support will save the lives of dogs who are in need of urgent vet treatment, nutritious food, a warm bed and, above all else, lots of love!

Those who sign up will aim to walk more during the month, setting their own goal based on what distance and pace suits them and their four-legged walking partner. The paw-some thing about this challenge is that it’s for everyone, all dogs, all sizes, all shapes and any age.

Sign up now to get a free bandana for your four legged friend - https://givp.nl/register/b8y8CIYo

01/01/2023

To all our fantastic clients and patients.
Have a wonderful New Year 2023. Thank you so much for all your support and trust in taking care of your best furry friends. Our entire team at Blue Coast Veterinary wishes you the best health, lots of joy and happiness.

10/11/2022

Hi all. Please share in case this kitten belongs to anyone or if you are considering adopting her/him. Was found in Copperally yesterday. Please contact Ruairí: 0862330199
Thanks.

16/10/2022

Dilemma on Avian Flu and its implications.

Dear all.

I am posting again the latest guidelines for sick and dead birds and the risk of Avian Flu. I would urge any member of the public to phone us and not to present themselves at the clinic. We cannot take the birds brought to us, even more if they are in the list of birds susceptible to the avian flu virus. It has been very distressing for members of the public coming to us unannounced not understanding the impact and being asked to wait outside till we can explain them the situation if they are not aware.
I would like to share my own comment on this situation. After speaking personally with the DAFM, there is no official solution given to us as how to help these birds that are sick or injured. I have raised my concern regarding the welfare issue and pain that these birds could be subject to. Euthanasia should be performed in the best health and safety way to avoid spreading diseases. We currently have no support to do so and are asked not to act. As private practitioners, we do not have free access to crematoriums to dispose of the carcasses. The disposal of carcasses on public grounds is the responsibility of the local county council if willing to do so…No facility is in place for carcasses found on private grounds! I have raised my concern to DAFM and our veterinary representatives.
Please contact the numbers and websites given to you by the DAFM or your local Department Veterinary Office (Cork or Waterford).

16/09/2022

HI all. Please see the updated link and contact number should you encounter a sick bird. Due to the risk of Avian Flu, please do not handle sick or injured bird, do not bring them to the clinic. Contact your local authority or the following link/contact.
Thank you
https://aviancheck.apps.rhos.agriculture.gov.ie
Telephone or 1850 200456

Avian Check Ireland

10/09/2022

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/50ce4-avian-influenza-bird-flu/ #

Hi all, for any further query regarding Bird flu in Ireland, please refer to the above link and the gov.ie update. There are lots of useful information and update.

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a contagious and often fatal viral disease of birds. There is a constant risk of avian influenza being introduced into Ireland from wild birds particularly from October onwards each year as this is when migratory birds arrive and congregate on wetlands, mixing with r...

09/09/2022

JOB OFFER
Hi all, please share and help us to find the right person to join our team and do even better to help your pet. Thank you.

Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic, Youghal, co-Cork, is looking for a new graduate Registered Veterinary Nurse or an animal care assistant. This is a permanent new position for our busy dedicated small animal clinic, to complement our team and focus even more on the care and wellbeing of our patients. 35 to 40 hours per week, no OOH. Caring, strong work ethic and excellent communication are essential. Immediate start. Do not hesitate to contact us and please send cover letter and CV to Johanna: [email protected] or call 0879981758 after 7 pm.