The Kettering Vets

18/07/2025

🐶💙 Alfie! 💙🐶

Sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Alfie, has been through quite the ordeal recently 😢 He developed a deep ulcer in his eye (ouch!), and it was serious enough that he needed a very complex surgery called a Corneoconjunctival transposition (CCT). This complex surgery involves transferring a piece of healthy corneal tissue, along with its attached conjunctiva, from the edge of the eye to cover the damaged area. This graft provides structural support, promotes healing, and can help preserve vision. It’s a pretty complex eye operation usually performed at referral centres 😮‍💨

Luckily, we have Vet Louise, a Certificated Veterinary Ophthalmologist who is able to perform surgeries like this here at TKV 🌟 Following the surgery, Alfie's dedicated owners applied drops many times a day and gave him lots of TLC. A few weeks later the graft has almost completely healed and he has full vision! ❤️‍

For now, Alfie goes out with his 'Doggles' to protect his eyes from any more ulcers. We think he looks VERY handsome 🐾💫
Alfie’s been an absolute champ through it all – still wagging his tail, stealing cuddles, and melting hearts wherever he goes. He really is famous here!💕

💌🐶👁️

16/07/2025

Señorita Dottie🌵🪇

Dottie came in for her routine spay last week and let’s just say, she did it in true Cattitude style. 💅🐾

Meet Dottie, our brave little patient who also claimed the title of Coolest Cat Accessory of the Week... wearing none other than a tiny sombrero! 🎩🌵
Yes, you read that right. A sombrero. And she totally owned it. 😹💃

✔️ Calm and cuddly during recovery
✔️ Brave as ever through her procedure
✔️ Fashion icon in post-op

We’re calling it: this is how you do a vet visit with flair! 🎉

15/07/2025

🌟 We're Hiring: Part-Time Veterinary Receptionist 🌟

We're looking for someone special to join us as a part-time receptionist 💖

The Kettering Vets is a busy independent first opinion and referral practice, led by a team who are passionate about the patients they treat and the team they work with. 🩺❤️

This role might be perfect for you if:

⭐You light up when you see a wagging tail or a purring kitten
⭐You're a natural at making people feel comfortable and heard
⭐You stay calm under pressure and enjoy keeping things running smoothly
⭐You love being part of a team that supports each other, even on the busiest days

What you'll be doing:

Welcoming clients (and their pets!🐱🐶🐰) with a smile 😊
Booking appointments and answering phone calls☎️
Handling payments and keeping our front desk organized🗃️
Being a key part of the daily rhythm of our clinic🏥

The details:

🕒 Part time

💼 Experience in customer service is great, but we'll provide training and support—what matters most is your attitude and care.
We're a friendly, supportive bunch who genuinely love what we do—and we're excited to welcome someone who shares that passion.

💌 To apply, just send us a quick note about yourself and your resume to [email protected]


Closing date: Monday 28th July 📅

14/07/2025

Don't forget about our special summer offer to help keep your furry friends itch-free and protected! 🐶🐱
🎉 Buy 3, get 1 FREE on Simparica Trio, Stronghold PLUS, and Prinovox! 🎉
Perfect for tackling fleas, ticks, and other unwanted visitors this summer. 🐜❌
PLUS – we’re offering a FREE parasite check with one of our lovely nurses! 🩺
We’ll flea comb your pet and have a chat about your pets parasite risks and how to keep them safe all season long. 🐾💬
Pop in or give us a call to find out more – let’s keep those tails wagging and those fleas packing! 🐕🐈🌼
Terms and Conditions:
- Pet Health Plan Members will still receive all parasite protection at no cost
- Offer Valid from 9/6/25 to 31/8/25
- Please quote PARASITE 3 get one free when calling the practice to order
- Legally, pets must have been seen by a vet within 12 months to be prescribed POM-V anti-parasitic medication.
- Owners can only use this offer once per pet during this period.
- For more information, call 01536 7222555

11/07/2025

Happy National Kitten Day! 🎉😻
Today is all about celebrating the tiny paws, big purrs, and endless energy of our favourite little fluffballs - kittens! 🐾💕

Whether you’re raising a wild little whirlwind or just reminiscing about your cat’s kitten days, we’d love to see your photos! 📸👇

🐱 Drop a picture of your kitten (past or present) in the comments and tell us their name—we're ready for a cuteness overload!

09/07/2025

🐾💬 What’s Your Pet Thinking Right Now? 💬🐾
We spend our days caring for your amazing pets, and we can't help but wonder… what would they say if they could talk? 🤔🐶🐱

📣 Let’s have some fun!
Drop a photo of your pet in the comments and give us their best "thought bubble." 🧠💭
Example:
🐾 Reggie The Miniature Schnauzer : “Do my ears really look like that all the time?”

So go on - make us laugh! 😂
📸👇 Ready, set, caption!

07/07/2025

🩺🐾 CPR Training in Action! 🐾🩺

Last week, Vet Sam led an incredible CPD session on CPR with our amazing nursing and vet team! 💪🐶🐱
From chest compressions to emergency protocols, we covered it all to ensure we’re ready when every second counts. 🕒❤️‍🩹

Ongoing training like this keeps our team sharp, skilled, and prepared to provide the best care possible—no matter the situation.

04/07/2025

🐾 Dexter’s Digestive Drama – With a Happy Ending! 🐾

Meet Dexter, the handsome pup who came to see vet Ali after having some worrying episodes of vomiting 🤢💔

After some xrays (and a bit of detective work 👀), we discovered the cause: Dexter had swallowed a toy! 🧸😬 Unfortunately, it wasn’t going to pass on its own, so he needed a surgery called enterotomy to remove it.

Thanks to the skilled hands of our veterinary team and Dexter’s brave spirit, the operation went smoothly 💉❤️

We’re thrilled to share that at his final post-op check on Monday, Dexter was officially given the all-clear! 🎉 He's back to his happy, playful self—with a little more wisdom (and fewer toys within chewing distance 😉).

Way to go, Dexter! 🐶💪

02/07/2025

⭐️⭐️ MEET THE TEAM! ⭐️⭐️

Each week we post a Vet, Nurse or Client Care Team Member that works behind the scenes at TKV caring for your pets.

Char, Registered Veterinary Nurse 🩺

Furry Family: Wilson the Spaniel 🐶🤎 & Maxwell the ginger boy 😻🧡

Been at TKV since: March 2025

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Ben and jerry's phish food 🍦

Celebrity Crush: Orlando Bloom

Talent Show Entry: Horse Riding 🏇

Known for in the practice: Keeping animals warm with socks on their feet and spicy cats 🧦

🐶🐱🐰

30/06/2025

🌞☀️ Summer’s here – and so are the fleas! 🐾😬

We all love the warmer weather, but unfortunately, so do those pesky parasites… That’s why we’ve got a special summer offer to help keep your furry friends itch-free and protected! 🐶🐱

🎉 Buy 3, get 1 FREE on Simparica Trio, Stronghold PLUS, and Prinovox! 🎉

Perfect for tackling fleas, ticks, and other unwanted visitors this summer. 🐜❌

PLUS – we’re offering a FREE parasite check with one of our lovely nurses! 🩺
We’ll flea comb your pet and have a chat about your pets parasite risks and how to keep them safe all season long. 🐾💬

Pop in or give us a call to find out more – let’s keep those tails wagging and those fleas packing! 🐕🐈🌼

Terms and Conditions:
- Pet Health Plan Members will still receive all parasite protection at no cost
- Offer Valid from 9/6/25 to 31/8/25
- Please quote PARASITE 3 get one free when calling the practice to order
- Legally, pets must have been seen by a vet within 12 months to be prescribed POM-V anti-parasitic medication.
- Owners can only use this offer once per pet during this period
- For more information, call 01536 7222555

27/06/2025

DELILAH 🐶💗

Say hello to Delilah, the lovely bulldog who came to see Vet Louise for a second opinion after her owners noticed a persistent issue with her eye 🐶

After a thorough consultation, Louise diagnosed Delilah with cherry eye. Cherry eye is a common condition in bulldogs (and other dog breeds) where the gland of the third eyelid prolapses (slips out of place) and becomes visible as a red, swollen lump in the inner corner of the eye — resembling a cherry, hence the name. 🍒👁️

Louise recommended Delilah had surgery to pocket and replace the pr*****ed gland to prevent any future complications associated with it being out of place, such as dry eye. The procedure was a success, and we’re happy to report that Delilah is now fully recovered and back to her happy, cheeky self! 🐾🎉We’re so pleased we could help this sweet girl feel comfortable again — and her tail wags say it all! 🐕✨

Don't forget that here at TKV we have vets who have certificates in Orthopaedics (bones), Ophthalmology (eyes) and Emergency and Critical Care! This means we can perform surgeries and procedures outside the everyday normal GP practice! 💬🐶

25/06/2025

👋🐾 We’ve had a little glow-up… online! 🖥✨

Our Meet the Team page on the website has just had an update! 🐶🐱

Want to put a face to the name of the lovely people who look after your pets? Now’s your chance! From our Vets, Nurses, Client Care Team and Reception superstars – you can check out who’s who (and maybe learn a fun fact or two 😄)

Head over and take a peek – your pet might spot their favourite human! 💚

👉https://www.theketteringvets.com/our-practice/our-team/

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