Quarry House Vets

24/06/2026

It’s Day 3 of Rabbit Awareness Week, and it is all about feeding bunnies better! 🥕🐰

Did you know that fresh hay should actually make up 85–90% of your rabbit's daily diet?

The remaining balance should just be a small serving of high-fibre nuggets, a handful of rabbit-safe greens, and fresh water. Steer clear of muesli-style foods and too many sweet treats. These cause "selective feeding," where rabbits skip the healthy bits, leading to serious health issues.

Getting the balance right is the best way to protect your bunny's health, one bite at a time!

Here is a recipe book made by the RabbitAwarenessActionGroup: https://quarryhousevets.co.uk/?p=4715

23/06/2026

"It’s Day 2 of Rabbit Awareness Week: Feeding Bunnies Better! 🥬🐰

Rabbits are incredibly social animals who thrive when they live in compatible pairs or groups. 🐇🐰🐇

When a rabbit is left alone, they can easily become stressed, lonely, and withdrawn—which can even cause them to lose their appetite. But when they have a bonded partner, they can practice natural behaviours like grazing side-by-side and foraging together.

That companionship helps them feel safe, secure, and happy. Ultimately, friendship is key to keeping your rabbits healthy and eating well! 😍💖

23/06/2026

🚨URGENT CLIENT UPDATE: Important Notice Regarding Appointments and Heatwave Precautions

To our amazing clients and patients, we are extremely sorry to share some difficult and unexpected news regarding our veterinary team.

As many of you know, our vet Miray departed the practice last week. In an unfortunate turn of events, our vet Carlo has now been taken unwell. We are wishing Carlo a very speedy recovery, but this means we are currently down to only our senior vet, Marcus.

🐾What this means for you and your pets:
Marcus is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, but one person cannot manage our usual caseload alone. Therefore, with the absolute best intentions for our patients' safety and well-being, we have no option but to CLOSE on SATURDAY and CANCEL all routine appointments and operations effective immediately.

🔹 If you have a routine appointment or surgery booked: Our team will be contacting you as soon as possible to reschedule. Please bear with us while we manage this administrative challenge.

🔹 If you have an emergency: Please call the clinic directly. We are strictly prioritising urgent and emergency cases during this time.

We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and any stress this may cause. This is the last decision we wanted to make, but we must ensure Marcus can safely focus on the pets who need him most.

☀️ Important Heatwave Reminder:
Please also remember that the government has issued official heatwave warnings. The extreme heat puts extra stress on your pets.

Keep your pets indoors during the hottest parts of the day.
Ensure they have constant access to fresh, cool water.
Never leave pets in hot cars or walk them on scorching pavements.
Watch closely for signs of heatstroke (heavy panting, drooling, lethargy).

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and patience during this incredibly challenging week. We will keep you updated as the situation evolves.

23/06/2026

Yesterday's Puppy Visit Number 2! ☁️🐾

We were treated to a double dose of pure fluff yesterday!

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting 11-week-old Willow, a gorgeous Japanese Spitz puppy who came in for his very first visit ahead of his second vaccination this Saturday. 💖

Willow also brought his handsome older brother along for moral support!

Here is our report on this stunning duo:

😶‍🌫️ Fluff Factor: 10/10. It felt like two clouds had floated right into our waiting room.

🐶 Team Willow: A little bit wiggly, incredibly brave, and already a total superstar patient.

😎 Big Brother Duties: 100% success. He did an amazing job showing his baby brother exactly how to behave at the vets.

💖 Overall Visit: Infinite smiles and had our whole team queuing up for puppy cuddles!

Thank you for bringing so much joy to our team today, Willow! We can't wait to see your waggy tail back here this Saturday for round two. 🥰🐶

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

😍🤩 PUPPY VISIT 🐕🐶

We had the absolute pleasure of a visit from this gorgeous 10-week-old Staffie puppy, Blue in the clinic today. Blue came in for her second vaccination! Safe to say, she stole the hearts of our entire team. 🐾

Here is how Blue's visit went:

🤩 Bravery Level: Exceptional. Barely even noticed the needle!

🐕 The Tail Situation: Set to maximum speed from the second she walked through the door.

😎 The Wiggle Factor: 100%. Vaccinating a puppy whose entire body vibrates with excitement is definitely an extreme sport for our vet team!

💖 Overall Verdict: The most perfect, wiggly little superstar.

Thank you for being such a good girl, Blue! Enjoy your post-vaccine puppy naps; we can't wait to see you back for your regular check-ups. 🥺❤️

16/06/2026

💖 We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for Practice of the Year at the Petplan Veterinary Awards! 🏆🐾

A huge thank you to our wonderful clients who nominated us. Your support and trust in us to care for your animal family members means everything to our hard-working team.

We will proudly display our certificate in our Torquay clinic, which is a nice boost for staff morale!

If you would like to say thank you to our vets, nurses, or reception team, you can still submit a free, anonymous nomination across multiple categories here: awards.petplan.co.uk.

Thank you 💚

12/06/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: Applications are now closed due to a high volume of responses! Thank you all for your interest. We are busy reviewing your applications and will be in touch with candidates soon.

RECEPTIONIST WANTED: Monty Needs Help!!

If you don’t mind being greeted by wet noses and wagging tails at work, we have the perfect job for you. 🐾

We are looking for a brilliant Veterinary Receptionist to join our lovely team.

📍Location: Torquay (covering Newton Abbot & Teignmouth)
💰 Salary: £12.71 per hour
⏱️ Hours: Part-time, 22–30 hours per week

The Essentials:

🗓️ 1+ Years Experience: You need to have at least one year of reception or office experience.

🩺 No Veterinary Background Required: You do not need to have worked in a veterinary practice before. We will happily teach you the medical terms, as long as you bring the top-tier organisation skills.

👋 First-Class Client Care: We need a warm, welcoming face and a genuine passion for looking after our clients (both human and animal).

You’ll be joining a genuinely supportive team that feels like a family, works hard, and laughs a lot. Full training provided! More info here ➡️ https://quarryhousevets.co.uk/receptionist/

11/06/2026

📢 Calling all RVN superheroes! 🦸🏽‍♀️🦸

We are looking for an RVN and Clinical Supervisor to join our fun-loving, friendly and supportive nursing team in Torquay (with occasional visits to our Newton Abbot & Teignmouth clinics). We are offering £23,500 - £34,000 depending on experience and superpowers! We require approximately 36.25 hours per week of your time to help look after our furry and non-furry friends.

What We offer 👉🏼

🔹A good work life balance
🔹Monday – Friday, Saturday mornings via a shared rota (time off given in the week for any weekend work or after 5pm work)
🔹No OOH work after 7pm
🔹5 weeks annual leave to include bank holidays
🔹Birthday leave
🔹RCVS fees and VDS cover paid
🔹Development of your career
🔹Generous CPD allowance and self-education support
🔹6-monthly development reviews to help you achieve your goals.
🔹Discounted veterinary fees and products
🔹Cycle to work scheme
🔹Free on-site parking
🔹Employee Assistance Program with Wisdom Wellbeing

Find out more here: https://quarryhousevets.co.uk/rvn/

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01/06/2026

☀️ Who's ready for a fun and safe summer?

🐾 Before the sun gets too hot to handle, make sure your pet is protected from those pesky seasonal villains! 🤣

Here's your quick pre-summer to do list:

🔹 Tick Protection: Don't let those blood-suckers ruin the fun!
Tall grass and warmer days mean more ticks. Ask us about our vet-approved treatments to kill or repel them, reducing the risk of harmful disease transmission. 🪲

🔹 Worm-free Wonderland: Summer outdoor adventures increase the risk of picking up parasites. Keep your pets routine treatments up to date. Your pet (and you) will thank you!🪱

🔹 Vaccination Superpower: Socialising at kennels, parks, or beach days?
Ensure their immunity is strong against common infections. Get those boosters sorted so summer is full of adventures and zero worries.

📞 Book your pet’s pre-summer health check and stock up on preventative care asap!

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☎ 01803 324341
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