SimplyCats Vet Clinic

11/08/2026

UPDATE: REUNITED 😻😻😻😻

11/08/2026

A note re the warmer weather forecast this week... 😻

03/08/2026

😻🩶Job opportunity🩶😻

We are looking for a part-time Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team here at Simply Cats Vet Clinic, 12 - 18 hours per week.

This exciting role requires you to support our clinical team with the hands-on care of our patients, both within consultations and the hospital environment, with a calm and cat-friendly approach at all times.
You will be involved in the handling of our patients as well as preparing equipment and clinical environments for procedures and hospitalisation following high standards of health, safety and infection control.
You will also assist in the day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of the clinical areas and equipment.
A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential, as you will be involved in running in-house diagnostic tests, and preparing samples to be sent for external analysis.
You will assist in the dispensary, preparing medications and maintaining stock levels, and you will also liaise directly with clients both face-to-face and over the phone therefore strong communication skills are a must.
The VCA role requires someone who is adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, with a caring and empathetic attitude to both our patients and their care-givers. Organisational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise tasks are essential, and you must be able to remain calm under pressure.

Right in the heart of our clinic, our VCAs are known within the team as “the glue that holds the clinic together”.
Experience within the veterinary profession is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided…….. although a natural love of cats is, of course, essential!

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] by 9am Monday 17th August 2026

30/07/2026

*Help us to help you*

📝🩺You’ve packed your case, your suncream and your holiday spends……… but in case of an emergency have you communicated vet-care arrangements to us?

We’re increasingly receiving calls from worried cat sitters (usually a family member) or a cattery asking to bring the cat in for an urgent medical reason but without us having prior authorisation from yourself, the owner, we’re very limited in what we can do to help.

So as you’re packing up for a break away please also take a moment to either call us or email us and just give us the name of the person who is taking responsibility for that short period of time. We hope this isn’t needed, but on the occasion that it is it really does help everyone at the time 😻

📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 3859696

20/07/2026

An unneutered male cat, approximately 1 year old, was brought in to us today from the Wynyard Street, Fencehouses area. If this may be your cat please do get in touch with us - the cat is not injured or unwell and is being looked after by a neighbour in the meantime

23/06/2026

"Working every day with this incredible team continues to be a very humbling experience. Their dedication and commitment to doing the right thing for every cat is inspiring, and behind the scenes, they ride an emotional rollercoaster every day.

The Petplan Awards 2026 are now open for nominations, and whilst we don't usually self-promote this, this year I would love it if the team felt the positive vibes that I know so many people send them.

So, please, if you have a moment to spare, send a nomination to Petplan either online via the link below or through a written form - copies can be found in Reception.

Thank you

Gayle"

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

Categories available are as follows:
Vet of the Year 💙
Vet Nurse of the Year 💚
Support Staff of the Year 🩶🩵
Practice of the Year 😻

22/06/2026

We’ve had an unchipped, unneutered female tabby, approximately 1 year old present to us found in the Station Road area of Hetton le Hole. If you are missing a cat matching this description please call us on 0191 3859696

31/05/2026

22/05/2026

We are now closed for the Bank Holiday weekend.

And whilst we're all hoping to enjoy some of this rare natural Vitamin D source 😎, the lovely Pepper would like to remind you that cats are not as fond of the warmer weather as we are!

Make sure they have plenty of water, whether that's through fountains, bowls, or whatever clear water source they usually like. You could add ice cubes into water fountains to keep it cooler for longer.
Encourage them to play in the shaded areas rather than in direct sunlight
Cool mats are also a great addition for cats to lie and relax on
Make sure they don't get trapped in warm areas such as conservatories
And creamy treats are a great treat to freeze, as well as the spring water from a tuna tin

Sending our best wishes for the weekend, and we're open again on Tuesday at 8:30am
(If there are any emergencies, please contact Wear Referrals directly on 01388 777 770)

05/05/2026

🎉😻 Today we are celebrating 17 years of us! 😻🎉

It was 17 years ago today that Sarah, Paul and Caroline opened the doors to this new unknown adventure.... a feline-only vet clinic in the North East. It's quite an achievement for a small, independent vet clinic, not to mention one that's only for cats!

In typical vet fashion we didn't get a chance for a lunch-break catch-up or even to grab a cuppa together as planned, but we managed to all be in the same room at one point for some photos with the epic cakes that our Reception team made for us 🎂💙 How amazing do they look! 🧁
The jury is out on who can stomach the "cat litter tray" cake 💩. At least one of those cats definitely needs to see a vet!

Thank you, as always, to our wonderful clients who entrust us to care for your cats.

Here's to the next 17 years!