Rutland & Kings Veterinary Centre, Syston

05/06/2026

🚨Important Update:

Brucella canis is a bacterial infection that affects dogs. Symptoms include reproductive challenges like miscarriage, testicular inflammation, and infertility, but it can also manifest as back pain, lameness, or neurological signs. Some dogs, however, show no symptoms.

As a zoonotic disease, Brucella canis can be transmitted to humans, leading to flu-like symptoms such as fever, aches, fatigue, and headaches. In some cases, it may result in serious long-term complications, including miscarriage, joint disease, and endocarditis.

With a rising number of cases in the UK, we strongly recommend testing for all imported dogs and dogs travelling abroad to higher-risk countries🔬

Brucella is common in Eastern and Southern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. An up-to-date list can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hairs-risk-assessment-brucella-canis

🩸Testing involves a blood sample sent to a specialist laboratory. This test will cost £63 including the appointment to take the sample, postage, and the cost of running the test.

What happens following the test:

➖Negative Result➖
No restrictions; normal care can continue.

➕Positive Result➕
Care will still proceed, but for the safety of our staff:
🐾Please wait in your car until your appointment.
🐾Additional protective measures will be implemented, such as isolation, PPE (gowns, gloves, masks) and thorough deep cleaning.
🐾A surcharge will apply to cover the additional PPE and safety protocols which is currently £30.

🚨Please note testing is not a legal requirement, and emergency care will always be provided🚨However, our top priority is the safety of your family, our team, and other pets, if the Brucella status is unknown for a dog deemed high risk, then for the safety of our staff we will follow the same protocols as in the case of a positive test.

📞If you would like further information, or to book a blood test, please do not hesitate to contact our team.

More information can also be found on the government website:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/brucella-canis-information-for-the-public-and-dog-owners/brucella-canis-information-for-the-public-and-dog-owners

02/06/2026

We Are Hiring!

We are looking for an additional Client Care Advisor to join our fantastic team at Syston to help meet growing business demand.

This role is centered around client communication where your primary focus will be supporting our human clients, not handling animals. You will be the friendly face and voice of our practice, ensuring every pet owner feels heard, valued, and informed.

Key Responsibilities:
📞Warmly greet clients in person, answer high-volume phone calls, and manage clinic emails.
📞Book appointments, coordinate surgeries, and manage the daily clinic flow.
📞Maintain client records, process payments, and handle patient check-ins and check-outs.
📞Act as the primary point of contact for concerned pet owners, listening to client needs and relaying messages accurately to our medical staff.

This is a busy and varied role, previous experience in a veterinary reception role is desirable but not essential.

This is a full-time role 40 hours a week with shifts between 8am-6:30pm. Part time would also be considered. The role also includes participation in a shared weekend and bank holiday rota.

Salary commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in applying for this role please head to our website: https://www.kingsvetcentre.com/work-for-us/

31/05/2026

27/05/2026

We have had a stray dog handed into the practice today. There is a microchip but unfortunately the details are not up to date.
Please contact the practice on 0116 260 9367 if you believe this is your dog

26/05/2026

We Are Hiring!

We are looking for a Patient Care Assistant to join our fantastic team at Syston to help meet growing business demand.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to support the provision of inpatient care within our practice. This is a busy and varied role, previous experience in a veterinary setting is desirable but not essential. Your role will include:

🐾Assisting the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses
🐾Covering reception occasionally
🐾Animal handling
🐾Helping the inpatient nurse care for the patients
🐾Assisting in preparing animals for surgeries
🐾Liaising with the operating team to set up in between procedures
🐾Ensuring the practice is clean and organised

This is a full time role, 40 hours over a 5 day week. The role also includes participation in a shared weekend and bank holiday rota. Salary commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in applying for this role please head to our website: https://www.kingsvetcentre.com/work-for-us/

20/05/2026

🩺💚 Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 💚🩺

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the incredible work of our veterinary nurses within the practice team. Veterinary nurses play a pivotal role in every aspect of patient care, including:

💚Monitoring anesthesia
💚Assisting with procedures
💚Running adolescent and senior clinics
💚Providing weight, dental, diet, and lifestyle advice
💚Providing inpatient care
💚Performing laboratory work
💚Ensuring the practice is clean and safe
💚Helping the wider team with various admin tasks
💚Communicating with clients

Their clinical expertise and dedication are an essential part of the care we provide every day.

01/05/2026

We Are Hiring!

We are looking for an additional Client Care Advisor to join our fantastic team at Syston to help meet growing business demand. As the first point of contact, our Client Care team are a vital part of our clients experience so you must be confident in all forms of client communication. This is a busy and varied role, previous experience in a veterinary reception role is desirable but not essential.

This is a full time role 40 hours a week with shifts between 8am-6:30pm. The role also includes participation in a shared weekend and bank holiday rota. Salary commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in applying for this role please head to our website: https://www.kingsvetcentre.com/work-for-us/

28/04/2026

Unfortunately we had a deceased black & white female cat handed into us this morning from Barkby, it is not microchipped. Please get in touch if you believe this may be yours.

She has four white paws and other white markings.

24/04/2026

EU Pet Passport Changes - Important Update

From Wednesday 22nd April 2026, UK residents will no longer be able to use an EU pet passport to travel to the EU. All UK residents will need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for each trip to the EU with their pet.

EU pet passports may only be issued to owners whose main residence is within the European Union.

Please note if you are currently abroad, you will still be able to return to Great Britain using an EU pet passport.

If you are planning on traveling with your pet, we would advise all pet owners to continue to check the latest information by going to www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad

📞 For more information or to book an AHC, please contact the practice

24/04/2026

We are weeks away from opening the new hospital now!

The hospital will be fully equipped with modern facilities and diagnostics including
🔬CT scanner
🔬Dental x ray
🔬Dedicated dental and x ray rooms
🔬Separate kennels and cattery

This modern facility will allow us to significantly enhance the level of care we provide, with our own dedicated on-site veterinary team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year alongside state of the art equipment.