Kman Vets

29/08/2024

Best of Cayman 2024 - Gold! A heartfelt THANK YOU for all the Cayman Kind support shown to us this week 🧡

26/08/2024

***LIMITED SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT***

For the next few weeks, due to circumstances outwith our control, we will be having to make immediate changes to our standard opening hours and appointment availability.

KEY CHANGES

* Monday to Friday: Our standard opening hours will be reduced daily to 8:00 am until 4:00 pm 

* Monday to Friday: Appointment times will be reduced daily to 9:00 am until 3:00 pm 

* Sick Pet and Emergency Care appointments will be prioritised 

* Vaccination appointments will be limited per day 

* Monday to Friday: Mobile services will be limited to pre-scheduled/ongoing Laser 
therapy sessions, or ongoing medications injections, such as Librela, Solensia, or 
Cytopoint 

* Saturday: Our standard opening hours will remain unchanged at 8:30 am until 1:30 pm 

* Saturday: Our Saturday morning mobile service will be suspended until further notice 

* Prescriptions requests will now require 48 hours notice

REST ASSURED:

Our commitment to providing emergency after hours cover will remain

All pre-arranged medical and surgical appointments will be honoured, but scheduling times may need to be re-arranged.

We are wholeheartedly sorry that we are having to take these measures and kindly ask for your understanding and support over the next few weeks. We will return to our normal, full compliment of services as soon as there is a resolution to the current circumstance. 

Our best wishes,

Dr Colin, Dr Lisa, Jessica and the Kman Vets team 


For those wishing to take a deep dive...... Please see your email

19/07/2024

Here is Hunter (named after Dr Lisa as she successfully trapped him!) He was found outside Midtown Plaza on the morning of H Beryl, scared and lost. KV took him and his buddy in out of the storm (aptly named Beryl). He has since been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and now ready for a new adventure… a loving home. He is a shy little guy but increadibly sweet natured. Please come and meet him 😻

10/07/2024

04/07/2024

Still waiting for the all clear!
🐾 We will remain CLOSED today but available on the emergency phone #525 5838
🐾 Once we resume normal hours we will be offering a skeleton service as we have packed away everything! 🐾 Phew!

03/07/2024

🌀⛈️🌀 FINAL STORM PREP ⛈️🌀⛈️

🐈 Emergency appointments ONLY for sick
Pets.

🐈 Last minute pre ordered prescriptions MUST be collected by 11am

🐈 1pm CLOSED

🐾 Emergency advice line available until all communications fail #525 5838

🍀🤞🏻 STAY SAFE CAYMAN 🤞🏻🍀

02/07/2024

🌀⛈️🌀Storm Update Tuesday ⛈️🌀⛈️

🐾 We are filling all Prescription and Stress Pack requests promptly, please wait for the confirmation email. We will be open until 6pm tonight to collect.
We close at midday tomorrow. Please note in preparation for the storm we are securing the clinic so many services are being suspended.

🐾 We will continue to fill health certificate exam requests for as long as DOA are available to endorse them. Any pets not meeting& all criteria to tavel simply cannot leave/return.

* Bath your dogs today!!
* Clean the litter trays - poo bags are useful for many occasions… have a sealed bucket available for waste.
* Consider keeping cats in a bathroom or bedroom during the storm, provide hiding spaces (cardboard boxes)
* Have food and water available for 3 days for your pets - don’t change their diet now!
* Have medications readily available

🐾 We will provide emergency advice up until communications fail #525 5838

Stay safe everyone 🧡

01/07/2024

⛈️🌀⛈️ STORM PREP UPDATE 🌀⛈️🌀

TRAVEL

For those who have been in touch regarding health certificates for travel, DOA confirmed last night they will be offering additional endorsement services today.

Please note that the pop up clinic for Health certificates today and any scheduled for tomorrow are for pre-existing clients/ patients of Kman Vets only.

Those whose pets do not meet all the travel criteria, PRIOR to the health exam, are not eligible to evacuate, sorry.

REPEAT RX/FOOD

Those who requested repeat medications or stress packs PRIOR to 8pm last night, will be able to collect between 2pm and 4pm this afternoon or tomorrow, thank you.

Any requests made after this time, your prescription will be available to collect Tuesday. Requests made after 8pm this evening may not be filled due to the high demand.

Thank you all, Fosters was a bit nuts this morning… we anticipate the same! 😃

01/07/2024

⛈️🌀⛈️ STORM PREP UPDATE 🌀⛈️🌀

TRAVEL

For those who have been in touch regarding health certificates for travel, DOA confirmed last night they will be offering additional endorsement services today.

Those whose pets do not meet all the travel criteria, PRIOR to the health exam, are not eligible to evacuate, sorry.

REPEAT RX/FOOD

Those who requested repeat medications or stress packs PRIOR to 8pm last night, will be able to collect between 2pm and 4pm this afternoon or tomorrow, thank you.

Any requests made after this time, your prescription will be available to collect Tuesday. Requests made after 8pm this evening may not be filled due to the high demand.

Thank you all, Fosters was a bit nuts this morning… we anticipate the same! 😃

30/06/2024

🌴⛈️🌀 KV Storm Advisory ⛈️🌀🌴

* Please see your email for a more comprehensive explanation of our services over the next few days.

In summary:

- Travel/Evacuation.
Monday we will be offering a Pop-Up Health certificate appointment clinic. 2pm to 4pm. Appointment only. Please email your request. There is no clear information from DOA when these Health Certificates maybe endorsed.
** Only pets meeting the travel criteria will be eligible.

- Sunday/Monday. We are asking that all repeats/food requests/anxiety med requests must be submitted by 8pm on Monday and collected Tuesday. There is a limited stock of the prescription diets and substitutions will be made where possible. 1 case +/- 1 bag per family.

- Tuesday. Only sick/emergency appts will be seen. Scheduled vaccine appointments will be honored as it is better they are in the pet than going bad in the fridge! If your pet requires a Librela/Solensia/Cytopoint injection get in touch, these will be given whilst stocks last.

* We will close for business at 1pm on Wednesday. Only emergency/sick pets will be seen prior to closing.

* Emergency advice will be offered until communications fail.

* No Home Visits Offered at this time.

* No medical boarding requests

🐾 Please look after your pet and each other whilst we are all on high alert 🧡 Thank you.

10/05/2024

Voting opens up Wednesday 15th of May for 2024! We’re going for best veterinary practice in Cayman for the second year in a row 🥇🎉

26/04/2024

Veterinary Receptionist {noun}: An essential part of any good veterinary team. Expert at juggling calls, scheduling appointments, navigating emails and whatsapp msgs, educating clients, multitasking, client-vet liaising and snuggling furbabies…all while making it look effortless. [See also “Indefinable”].
Help us say thank you this Veterinary Receptionist Week to our wonderful receptionists Kim and Allison!! Thank you for all that you do!

23/03/2024

With Easter coming up, here are some things to AVOID to keep your pet safe!

01/03/2024

🥳🎉 Happy 6th Anniversary to us! Where it all began… our humble beginnings being on de road, my, how far we have come!

A throwback to our first year when it was just Dr Colin & Nurse Jessica 🐾🧡

09/02/2024

🏝️ 6 MONTH LOCUM RVN IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS 😎

Our new idea of employing rolling 6 month locums has been a great success! What have you to lose?…

We are a 100% Small Animal, 4 vet fully loaded clinic, practicing referral level medicine in the Cayman Islands.

⁃ Ideally 5 year experienced RVN
⁃ Average 40hr week, equally shared duty nights, 1:5 duty weekend, 2:5 Saturday mornings, 2:5 three-day weekend off for fun!
⁃ $3700USD pcm TAX-free! plus flight, accommodation, car and 100% medical insurance covered throughout the 6 months.
- 1 week paid vacation during 6 month tenure.
⁃ Flex all your medical and surgical nursing skills, with referral level cases, 30 min appointments, lovely clients with qualified and student nurses to assist you.
⁃ As we have 2 student nurses in training your role will include supervising their training on a daily basis. Clinical coach qualification is advantageous.
⁃ Amazing beaches with first class living, diving and sunshine, come experience Cayman-kind!
⁃ Immigration documentation (work permit) and local vet licensing requires some organisation on your part and may limit some applicants
⁃ Start date March/April 2024, work permit approval dependant.

Interested? Email: [email protected] for more details. www.kmanvets.com Thanks 😊

31/10/2023

🎃Happy Halloween! We would love to see any inventive pet costumes you may have made….

17/10/2023

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week to our Veterinary Nurses and Assistants! We celebrate you and thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, care and love that you give to our furbabies…Thank you for all that you do! 🧡🩵💙

27/09/2023

Stormy Weather Worries

Does your pet panic during storms? Hide under the couch? Stress and pant when the bad weather comes in?

ElleVet Calm and Comfort might be just what they need to lower stress levels and stay calmer during the bad weather.

It’s still really important that your pet isn’t left alone in bad weather, especially if they have had any kind of calming medication, so please do remember that your comfort is still number one 🏆

Give us a call or come and chat to one of our vets or nurses about Calm and Comfort to help your furry kids weather the Cayman weather ⛈️🐾

16/09/2023

We attended Thursday nights award ceremony for winning gold in the Best of Cayman awards 2023. Thank you to all our loyal and wonderful clients for your continued support. 💙🐕🐾🐈🧡

02/09/2023

🏝️ 6 MONTH LOCUM VET REQUIRED IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

…Spend the winter in the Caribbean 🏝️

- 100% Small Animal, 3-vet fully loaded clinic, 6 month commitment, experienced practitioner (advanced or similar).
- Average 37 hr week, 1:3 equally shared duty (1:2 during vacation), every third 3-day weekend for fun!
- $6000 USD pcm tax-free, plus flight, apartment, car and medical insurance.
- Consults, routine surgery with common and complicated medical cases, 30 min appointments, lovely clients, qualified nursing staff.
- Amazing beaches with first class living, diving and sunshine, come experience Cayman-kind!

- Immigration documentation and local vet licensing requires some organisation on your part and may limit some applicants.

- Start date as soon as possible, work permit approval dependant.

Interested? Email: [email protected], or DM for more details. www.kmanvets.com Thanks 😊

01/09/2023

*** REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE ***
Please drop any old pill vials to the clinic to be reused. There is an island shortage and we love these pots! Our labels peel easily or leave them and we will happily remove. Thanks in advance ☺️

23/08/2023

We won! Best of Cayman 2023.
GOLD: Veterinary Clinic/Hospital
SILVER: Pet supplies
Thank you to all our lovely clients and gorgeous pets for your support 🧡🐾

21/02/2023

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15/02/2023

Preparing for the Vet TIP 1

Socialise your Puppy 😊

The most common reason that dogs may be fearful of vet visits is because they are shy and uncomfortable around new people and places. Your dog may react with fear or even aggressive behaviour when put in a situation that is foreign to him. Even if your dog doesn’t behave this way at home, you may be surprised at how much his behaviour changes when he is in a stressful situation.

This is one of the reasons that it is so important to SOCIALISE your dog from an early age. Meeting new people, visiting lots of different places and being in various situations will help your dog to be less fearful and be more relaxed in new situations, including vet visits. You could even visit your local vet clinic in a social manner with your puppy and make it a calm and enjoyable experience with lots of positive reinforcement and treats. This is a win-win for both you and your dog as vet visits will be far less stressful and may even be an exciting outing for your pup!

31/01/2023

First Things First: Understanding Why Your Dog Doesn’t like the Vet

A trip to the vet for your dog is the equivalent of you paying a trip to the dentist – unpleasant but necessary. The huge difference is that you are aware of the importance, whereas your dog is not. All that your dog knows is that he’ll be in a strange place with unfamiliar humans and smells, being poked, prodded and pricked for no good reason. Our pets are not human and so it is really important to understand that they do not experience things as we do 🧡

It is important to understand that even if your dog is sick or in pain, he does not recognize the value in seeing a doctor, regardless of whether it helps him to feel better in the end. Your pet may fight tooth and nail to escape a vet visit but we’ll be posting a few helpful tips in the next few days to make these important and unavoidable visits a lot less stressful and even a relaxed and pleasant time for you and your furry family member.

30/01/2023

Early closing today at 4pm.
Thank you 🐾

03/01/2023

This beautiful boy with one blue and one orange eye has been missing from Longfellow Circle in BT since Christmas Day. Please call us if you have seen him out and about in the local area. Thank you! 🙀