Coastway Vets - Shoreham

Coastway Vets - Shoreham Coastway has surgeries in Lewes, Telscombe, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Shoreham, Portslade and Brighton, our head office, 24hr emergency service and cattery

We are an independent family focused vet that cares for small animals. We have 7 local surgeries throughout East Sussex, including Lewes, Telscombe, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Portslade, Shoreham and Brighton which is our head office. Brighton is the home of our emergency out of hours service called Vetcall and our own cattery. We also offer a referral service for other vets for specific cases. Our

nurses run daily clinics, free health clubs and puppy classes. For details on our services or any of our local surgeries visit www.coastwayvets.co.uk.

Tarragon is missing from home just over the bridge on Lancing. Please share.
02/06/2026

Tarragon is missing from home just over the bridge on Lancing. Please share.

Summer is well underway and for the team here at Coastway Shoreham we have seen countless grass seed related problems th...
01/06/2026

Summer is well underway and for the team here at Coastway Shoreham we have seen countless grass seed related problems this year, so here's a reminder of the problems these guys might cause and when to seek help.

Grass seeds are a common problem for pets during the summer months as the grasses become drier and shed these sharp dart like particles. They can work their way into your pets’ ears, eyes, paws and under the skin. Common symptoms are head shaking, paw licking, sneezing or the development of a localised area of swelling following walks in grassy areas.
Grass seeds come from the tops of long grass stems and can come off onto your pets coat as he or she runs past. The seeds have sharp ends with barbed edges so can pierce the skin and burrow into places on your pet. Unfortunately, in some cases can track under the skin, cause infection, inflammation and obviously discomfort. Their shape and the barbs mean that they go in easily, but are far harder to get out. These seeds can also represent a risk to eyes and ears causing irritation, damage and pain.
During the warmer months, we would recommend that owners check their pets over after exercise to try to remove anything that could work its way in and cause a problem.
If you think your pet could have a grass seed problem or just require further advice, please contact us at the surgery on (01273) 454040.

Just incase you think a career in veterinary nursing might be for you, we thought you might like to know a bit about wha...
30/05/2026

Just incase you think a career in veterinary nursing might be for you, we thought you might like to know a bit about what's involved in becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
We'd say hard work, a love of animals and a disregard for the 9 to 5 type job!
Veterinary nurses play all kinds of roles within the veterinary surgery including, but not exclusive to, the support of the veterinary surgeon team. Nurses work across the spectrum of the surgery, including client support and advice, admissions and discharges of day patients, anaesthesia monitoring, prep and recovery of patients. Our nursing team also offer independent nurse clinics covering weight watchers, dental checks, puppy and kitten checks, senior clinics aswell as nail clips, a**l gland empties and post operative checks.

The qualities that we think make a good veterinary nurse include, being a team player, a good communicator, being able to think ahead and think on your feet and a love for continued learning throughout your career.
The British Veterinary Nursing Association have a great guide as to what's involved in training, if you or anyone you know are interested in this career path : https://bvna.org.uk/information-on-training/

And here's the link the the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guide for pet owners who may be interested in persuing a career as a veterinary nurse

https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/veterinary-careers/i-want-to-be-a-veterinary-nurse/ #:~:text=All%20veterinary%20nurse%20training%20is,educational%20institution%20for%20your%20qualification.

There must be some budding vet nurses in the making out there!!

Last in our meet the nursing team posts is RVN Roz.My name is Roz and I am interested in animal behaviour. I am currentl...
29/05/2026

Last in our meet the nursing team posts is RVN Roz.

My name is Roz and I am interested in animal behaviour. I am currently undertaking a diploma in feline behaviour; I like to try to understand things from an animal’s perspective and believe a better understanding of their psychological needs is important.

I enjoy learning about rabbits and discussing their health and welfare, highlighting their complex needs and dispelling the myth that they are ideal starter pets.

I find it interesting learning about different life stage requirements and how ageing pets can be better supported through the ageing process, whether through diet, regular check ups and testing or adjustments to their environment. I am also keen to expand my knowledge on the human animal bond and how better to support pet carers during the bereavement process.

Heading up the nurses is Gayle. She has been working for Coastway since 1996 and qualified in 2000, taking over the Head...
29/05/2026

Heading up the nurses is Gayle. She has been working for Coastway since 1996 and qualified in 2000, taking over the Head Nurse role at your branch in 2017
Gayle lives with her husband Pete (an out of hours veterinary nurse) and their 3 daughters, alongside a bit of a menagerie. Their pets include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pig called Simon, chickens, ducks, Giant African Land Snails, crested, leopard and day geckos, tortoises, Royal Python, Corn and Western Hognose snakes, budgies and a Bearded Dragon called Fidget.
If that wasn't enough, the family run Sompting Wildlife Rescue from their home as well!
You won't be surprised to hear that Gayles interests within practice include wildlife and exotics, as well as client education and pet nutrition.
Outside of work Gayle enjoys spending time with her family, walking, playing cricket for the Southwick Sheilas,going to the cinema and music concerts and supporting Brighton and Hove Albuons Women's team ..when there's time😂

Hello, my name is Freya and I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse.Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month is important to me becau...
28/05/2026

Hello, my name is Freya and I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month is important to me because it’s a chance to give insight into what veterinary nurses do day to day. We are anaesthetists, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, inpatient carers, comforters, client educators, and so much more.

Veterinary nurses do so much behind the scenes that people don’t always see, and we work hard to care for your fur babies, and we love what we do

27/05/2026

Proof of ownership will be required.

Hello, I'm Natalie currently covering Tegan on her maternity leave. I have been living the West Sussex area the last 2 y...
27/05/2026

Hello, I'm Natalie currently covering Tegan on her maternity leave. I have been living the West Sussex area the last 2 years and qualified Veterinary Nurse for nearly 10 years. I have also completed extra certifications in Canine Hydrotherapy and Nursing Wildlife/Exotics species (the latter of which is very close to my heart as I think a lot them are misunderstood).

I wish the public knew more about how highly skilled Veterinary Nurses need to be and how often we're doing the jobs of several people - phlebotomy, radiography, anaesthesia, running clinics, triaging, nursing hospital patients to name but a few.😊

We'd like to share with you a bit of a whistle-stop tour of the history of Veterinary Nursing to celebrate Veterinary Nu...
26/05/2026

We'd like to share with you a bit of a whistle-stop tour of the history of Veterinary Nursing to celebrate Veterinary Nursing month this May.

Across the branches at Coastway we have a fabulous team of nurses, who not only work to support the Vets, but are amazing individuals in their own right. The role of Veterinary Nurse first began in the early 1960s when the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons first approved an Animal Nursing Auxillary course; shortly afterwards the first qualified Animal Nursing Auxillaries joined the veterinary profession. In the early 1990's the role of Veterinary Nurse was formally recognised in law and so this role began to evolve with specialisms offering additional qualifications in various areas of the profession.
In essence the Veterinary Nurse is a jack of all trades not only working alongside team members of all different positions, but also working independantly managing a hugely variable case load. For the right people this career path is hugely rewarding. If you think that becoming a veterinary nurse might be the path for you check out this link
https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/veterinary-careers/i-want-to-be-a-veterinary-nurse/

At the end of Veterinary Nursing Awareness month 2026 we'll be introducing you to a few of the nursing team team you mi...
26/05/2026

At the end of Veterinary Nursing Awareness month 2026 we'll be introducing you to a few of the nursing team team you might meet at your branch across this week. Watch out for our posts🙂.

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