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😂 Louie vs. The Buster Collar 🐾Meet Louie, the cheeky chap who recently had surgery on his tail and went home sporting t...
20/10/2025

😂 Louie vs. The Buster Collar 🐾

Meet Louie, the cheeky chap who recently had surgery on his tail and went home sporting the latest in post-op fashion: the buster collar! 💅

At his post-op check, Louie strutted in looking very pleased with himself… but let’s just say his collar had seen better days. 🤣 His owners had done their best with a bit of tape (DIY level: heroic 🛠️), but Louie clearly had other ideas!

We’re happy to report his tail is healing nicely — even if the buster collar didn’t quite survive the journey. 💙

Moral of the story: Louie 1️⃣ – Buster Collar 0️⃣

📸 Here's a photo of Louie looking proud of his “handiwork”

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and he...
17/10/2025

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾

Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and healthy! 💚

👩‍⚕️ This week’s tip comes from Nadia, our Student Veterinary Nurse:

🗣️ “If you have cats at home, make sure you have enough litter trays - ideally, one per cat plus one extra. So, two cats = three trays! 🐱💩

This helps reduce stress, prevents territorial disputes, and can lower the risk of urinary problems like FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease) and UTIs. Cats are very particular about where they go - if the litter box isn’t up to scratch (pun intended!), they may start avoiding it altogether.

🧼 Keep trays clean, placed in quiet areas, and well away from food and water bowls to keep your feline friends happy and healthy!

✅ Stay tuned every Friday for more expert advice from our team.

📸 Got a cat question you’d love answered? Drop it in the comments below!

THANK YOU for bearing with us whilst our internet and phone systems have been down the last few days!Unfortunately, they...
15/10/2025

THANK YOU for bearing with us whilst our internet and phone systems have been down the last few days!

Unfortunately, they are still not back up and running. However we hope BT to fix the issue in the next few days 🤞🏻

In the meantime, please continue to call 01536 722555 for any urgent queries or appointments. Staff are using their personal phones to answer these calls and access emails! 😢📞

For LIFE THREATENING problems please come straight down

For any other enquiries please email [email protected] -
If you are calling for non-urgent enquiries (boosters, prescriptions, flea and worming ) we please ask that you postpone these for a few days to ensure poorly pets can get seen ASAP

Thank you again for bearing with us - we appreciate all of your patience and understanding! 🐾

✂️🐾 Reggie's Glow-Up! 🛁✨Here’s Toni the receptionist’s little Reggie — before and after his pamper session! 💇‍♂️🐶Looking...
15/10/2025

✂️🐾 Reggie's Glow-Up! 🛁✨

Here’s Toni the receptionist’s little Reggie — before and after his pamper session! 💇‍♂️🐶
Looking fresh, fluffy, and fabulous!

We LOVE seeing your pets after a groom, whether it’s a full spa day or just a tidy-up.

📸 Show us your pet’s before & after glow-up in the comments!

🦷🐾 Have You Heard? 🐾🦷Earlier this year, we introduced a brand new dental X-ray machine and it’s been a game changer for ...
13/10/2025

🦷🐾 Have You Heard? 🐾🦷

Earlier this year, we introduced a brand new dental X-ray machine and it’s been a game changer for our patients’ oral health! 🩺✨

This advanced technology helps us detect dental issues below the gumline that we can’t see during a standard exam, like hidden infections, broken roots, and bone loss. That means more accurate diagnoses, better treatment, and healthier, happier pets. 💙🐶🐱

If your pet hasn’t had a dental check-up recently, now’s a great time to book one. Let’s keep those tails wagging and those smiles shining!

Here's a photo showing you what our dental room/x-ray machine looks like 👀

13/10/2025

URGENT NOTICE ********

Unfortunately our internet and phone systems are currently down.

For URGENT appointments, we have one working phone - please call 01536 722555 to book an appointment. This may takes time for you to get through so please bear with us.

For LIFE THREATENING problems please come straight down.

For any other enquiries please email [email protected] - staff are using their personal phones to address these as soon as we can

If you are calling for non-urgent enquiries (boosters, prescriptions, flea and worming ) we please ask that you postpone these until tomorrow to ensure poorly pets can get seen ASAP.

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and he...
10/10/2025

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾

Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and healthy! 💚

👩‍⚕️ This week’s tip comes from Lucia, our Patient Care Assistant:

🗣️ “Start gently handling your puppy or kitten’s paws, ears, and mouth early on — it helps them get used to being touched and makes future vet visits (and grooming!) much less stressful.” 🐾🐶🐱

A quick daily touch of their feet, nails, and ears teaches them there’s nothing to worry about during check-ups or nail trims. Make it positive — give them a treat or praise so they associate handling with something nice!

✨ Little steps now = calmer, happier vet visits later!

✅ Stay tuned every Friday for more expert advice from our team.

🎃👻 Spooky Season is Here! 👻🎃Halloween isn’t just for humans—did you know your furry friends can enjoy pumpkin too? 🐶🐱Pum...
07/10/2025

🎃👻 Spooky Season is Here! 👻🎃

Halloween isn’t just for humans—did you know your furry friends can enjoy pumpkin too? 🐶🐱

Pumpkin is full of fibre, vitamins, and can even help with digestion! Here are some safe ways to share the spooky season with your pets:

✅ Plain cooked pumpkin (no seeds or spices)
✅ Pumpkin mixed into their meals as a tasty treat
✅ Frozen pumpkin for a cool, chewy snack

Avoid: Pumpkin pies, pumpkin spice lattes, or anything with added sugar, chocolate, or nutmeg—they’re toxic for pets! ❌

Make this spooky season fun and safe for your furry friends—and don’t forget, if you’re unsure what treats are safe, our team is always here to help! 🐾💛

📸 Share a pic of your pets enjoying pumpkin this October—we’d love to see them in action! 🎃🐶🐱

🐶 Free BOAS Consults This October & November! 🫁✨Does your Pug, Frenchie, Bulldog, or other flat-faced breed snore loudly...
06/10/2025

🐶 Free BOAS Consults This October & November! 🫁✨

Does your Pug, Frenchie, Bulldog, or other flat-faced breed snore loudly, struggle with heat, or tire easily during walks? These may be signs of BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome), a condition that affects breathing and quality of life.

✅ This October and November, we're offering FREE vet consultations to assess your dog for BOAS.

We'll help you understand the signs, assess severity, and discuss treatment options — including corrective surgery if needed.

Here's a lovely photo of Hulk who successfully had BOAS surgery earlier this year!

📅 Book your free BOAS consult today and give your dog the chance to breathe easier and live better.

📞 01536 722555

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and he...
03/10/2025

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾

Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and healthy! 💚

👩‍⚕️ This week’s tip comes from Beth, one of our Vets:

🗣️ “Try giving your dog raw carrots as a treat! They’re a low-calorie, crunchy snack that most dogs love — and they’re much better for their teeth (and waistline!) than many commercial treats like Dentastix.” 🥕🐶

Carrots are full of fibre and vitamins, and the natural crunch can help keep plaque at bay. Just remember to chop them into appropriate sizes for your dog to chew safely!

🦷 A treat that’s tasty, healthy, and helps with dental care? Yes please!

✅ Stay tuned every Friday for more expert advice from our team.
📸 Got a pet health question you’d love answered? Drop it in the comments below!

🐾 We're Looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to Join Our Family! 🐾Are you a caring, enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse w...
02/10/2025

🐾 We're Looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to Join Our Family! 🐾

Are you a caring, enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse who wants to feel truly valued and part of a team that looks out for each other? We're an independent small animal practice with a big heart (and a biscuit tin that's never empty), and we're on the lookout for a new RVN to join us.

Why join us?
At our practice, you're not just a number, you're part of the family. We work together, support each other, and celebrate the little wins (like a wagging tail or a purring patient) as well as the big ones. Being independent means, we can focus on what matters most: giving the best care to our patients and the warmest service to their owners.

What the role involves:

This is a hands-on nursing role where you'll be involved in every aspect of patient care — from theatre and anaesthesia to inpatient nursing, nurse clinics, and those all-important client chats. We love our nurses to make the role their own, so if you have a special interest or a new idea, we'll support you all the way. Bonus points if you're good at making tea or don't mind sharing your lunch with a cheeky spaniel who thinks he lives here. 🐶

About you:

You're a qualified, RCVS-registered RVN (or soon to be)
You've got a kind heart and a team spirit
You enjoy variety in your work and take pride in making a difference
You're happy to get stuck in, whether it's caring for patients, supporting clients, or helping your colleagues (or helping us taste-test cake on Fridays!)

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
Flexibility with hours — we're open to full or part-time
CPD encouraged and funded, plus RCVS and VDS fees paid
A friendly, supportive team where your voice is heard and appreciated
The chance to be part of an independent practice where people and pets always come first.

If you're ready to join a practice where you can really feel at home, grow as a nurse, and share your day with both humans and four-legged friends, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Please send your CV and a little bit about yourself to [email protected].

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and he...
26/09/2025

🐾 Top Tip Friday! 🐾

Every Friday, one of our amazing team members shares their top tip for keeping your pets happy and healthy! 💚

👩‍⚕️ This week’s tip comes from Kirsty, one of our Veterinary Nurses:

🗣️ “Check your pet's weight! Weight loss is one of the biggest indicators that something could be wrong. If you have bathroom scales at home, weigh yourself holding your pet, then weigh yourself alone and subtract the difference. For cats, baby scales are affordable and perfect for monthly weigh-ins!” 🐶🐱

📉 Noticing any weight changes in your pet? It's always best to book a vet appointment - early checks can make a big difference. We’re here to help!

✅ Stay tuned every Friday for more expert advice from our team.
📸 Got a pet health question you’d love answered? Drop it in the comments below!

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89 Polwell Lane, Barton Seagrave
Kettering
NN156TD

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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