Pet Care Veterinary Surgery

28/07/2025

🌟 Pet Plan Awards Nominations🌟

We have had a few members of our team be nominated for the Pet Plan awards.

Sebastiano for Vet of the Year & Laura Szabo-Jeal as support Practice Support Staff of the Year!

The nominations are still open for your chance to vote 🐾

https://awards.petplan.co.uk/

22/07/2025

🎉We are hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant 🐾

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Pet Care Veterinary Surgery. This is a hands-on role supporting the clinical team to provide exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients.

To find out more about the job, please follow the link. 🐾

Job Title: Veterinary Care Assistant – Full TimeLocation: Pet Care, part of Kin Vet Community based in Erith, Kent Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8:30am–2:00pm) Salary: £12.21 per hour Clinical Director: Sebastiano Re Head Nurse: Kirstie Staggs Client Services Mana...

17/07/2025

Help needed 🐾

We have had a lovely stray cat bought in to us found on Carlton Road.

Male entire, young (under 1 year) dark tabby. No chip, no collar, please help me find my family!

I do have a little cut on my chin but this is being looked after. 🐾

Please call us on 01322 346 173 with any information.

11/07/2025

🐾 Meet our team 🐾

Caroline Wright RVN - Registered Veterinary Nurse

Caroline has been part of the Pet Care team since it first opened in 1984, starting her career straight from school. She later qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2010 and has never looked back. Caroline loves her role and can’t imagine doing anything else. Over the years she has shared her home with many beloved pets and currently lives with her cat Milo, a lockdown rescue kitten. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and going for long walks.

10/07/2025

Pet Care’s Pet Of The Month🥇

This months dog of the month is Humphrey Yogi Bear King who had to undergo a big surgical procedure to remove a tumour from his side. He had intensive post op care and dedicated owners to help him through!🐾 🐶

This months cat of the month is George Hutton who is a mature and very well behaved 18 year old cat. George is on long term medication for his thyroid condition and is always a pleasure when he comes in for his check ups 🐾 🐱

(Owners have given permission to share information including photos) ❤️

09/07/2025

🐾 Meet our team 🐾

Tina McQuade - Client Services Manager

Tina began her veterinary career at the age of 17 as a trainee nurse, later moving into management. She is now the Client Services Manager for both Pet Care Vets and Penrose Vets. Tina has always loved working in practice, where no two days are ever the same, and feels incredibly lucky to work with two fantastic teams. Although currently without a pet, she’s certain that will change before long!

07/07/2025

🌾⚠️ Grass Seeds – A Hidden Danger for Dogs! ⚠️🌾

Summer is here, and so is grass seed season – one of the most common (and sneaky!) hazards for dogs during walks or playtime in grassy areas. These tiny seeds can easily become lodged in your dog’s paws, ears, eyes, armpits, or even up their nose – and once embedded, they can cause serious infections or abscesses.

What to look out for:
🐾 Excessive licking or limping
👂 Head shaking or ear scratching
👃 Sneezing or nasal discharge
👁️ Red, irritated eyes
🩺 Swelling or sudden lumps under the skin

How to help protect your dog:
✅ Check your dog thoroughly after walks – especially between toes, under legs, and around ears
✅ Keep long-haired dogs well-groomed, particularly around feet and ears
✅ Avoid long grassy areas during peak seed season (late spring to early autumn)
✅ Contact us immediately if you notice any signs of discomfort or unusual behavior

Grass seeds might be small, but they can lead to BIG problems if left untreated. Don’t wait – early intervention can save your dog pain and prevent more serious issues!

📞 If you have any concerns or need advice, call us on 01322 346173.

🐶❤️ Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine!

03/07/2025

Urgent Warning for Pet Owners ❗️

The UK Government has issued an alert about counterfeit Frontline Plus flea treatments being sold by online retailers. These fake products have been found to contain chemicals toxic to cats, potentially causing vomiting, seizures, and other serious neurological signs.

If you’ve purchased flea treatments online recently, check the source and packaging carefully. We strongly recommend you only buy your pet’s treatments directly through your vet or a licensed pharmacy.

For more details, please see the official warning from the UK Government:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/urgent-warning-to-pet-owners-as-toxic-chemicals-found-in-fake-flea-treatments

If you're concerned your pet may have been affected, contact us immediately on 01322 346173.

Pet owners urged to be wary of dangerous fake treatments discovered on e-commerce sites.

01/07/2025

🐾 Meet our team 🐾

Kirstie Staggs RVN

Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kirstie began her career with Pet Care in 2013 as a student nurse, qualifying and quickly becoming a valued member of the team. After a short time away to explore new opportunities, she returned to Pet Care and picked up right where she left off. In 2023, she stepped into the role of Lead Nurse, which she has embraced with enthusiasm. Kirstie enjoys working in a supportive, family-like environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality care. She particularly enjoys monitoring anaesthesia and carrying out procedures such as dental descaling, polishing, and dental x-rays. At home, Kirstie is kept busy by her rescue cats and dogs, and loves spending time outdoors with her family.

27/06/2025

🐾 Meet our team; Sebastiano Re DVM MRCVS 🐾
Clinical Director & Veterinary Surgeon

Sebastiano is originally from Italy and moved to the UK almost a decade ago. He has worked across a wide range of veterinary settings, from small practices to large hospitals and referral centres. He has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery and is currently working towards a certificate to become an advanced practitioner in small animal surgery. Sebastiano joined Kin Vet two years ago as a Clinical Director and now leads the fantastic team at Pet Care. At home, he has two rescue Cocker Spaniels, Ella and Tina – who can often be spotted around the practice – and a very chatty Bengal cat named Paolo.

26/06/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Pet Care Veterinary Surgery! 🌈

At Pet Care, we believe that love, respect, and compassion are the heart of everything we do — for our patients and the people who love them. 🐾💕

This Pride Month, we’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and stand together in promoting kindness, equality, and inclusion. Whether you’re here for a check-up, an emergency, or just a treat refill — you are welcome, seen, and valued here, always.

Let’s keep building a world where everyone — and every pet — feels safe, supported, and loved. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

26/03/2025

Pet Care’s Pet Of The Month🥇

This months dog of the month is Angus Steadman who was 6 months old when he was involved in an accident but has pulled through and has recovered fully, being able live life to the full! 🐾

This months cat of the month is Gorbachev Amos who is 18 years old and has a very special owner looking after him, with many vet visits to manage his kidney disease🐾

(Owners have given permission to share information including photos) ❤️