JOB ADVERT FOR SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY SURGEON We are a long established independent, client friendly practice in Nottinghamshire with 4 fully functioning surgeries and two branch practices. We have a bustling and friendly work place with a fantastic team attitude that we endeavour to prioritise. We have a position available for an experience small animal…
From 2018 medical and press articles highlighted the emergence of RHD2 (VHD-2 or RvHD-2), a variant strain of haemorrhagic diahorrea in rabbits that is rapidly fatal and was not covered by the standard vaccines commonly used in the UK. New vaccinations were developed and a single annual vaccination has been in place for the…
The BVA (British Veterinary Association) have released the following information regarding the new laws regarding XL Bully type dogs. The definatinitions are not black and white but can be seen on the links within the information. The Dog Control Coalition, of which BVA is a member, has issued a statement following the Government announcement of…
As you may have noticed, our Newark surgery has grown a little over the last 12 months. To try to make our facilities as practical as possible for staff and patients alike we have added almost 50% extra to the footprint of the building. As part of the extension and upgrades we have achieved the ISFM…
Over the recent weeks we have seen several cases of MYXOMATOSIS in pet rabbits, at least 1 of which was a housed rabbit which would normally fall into the lowest risk category and was only over due vaccination by a few months. Overview Myxomatosis is a severe disease that affects rabbits. It’s caused by…
Fleas are the most common external parasite found on pets, ticks can still be a problem throughout the year and still need to be considered in parasite treatments. Fleas Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea, is the most prevalent species of flea found on both cats and dogs. An infestation of fleas is both unpleasant and…
Our Puppy Packages Have Been Upgraded To Include 12 Months Of Parasite Treatment Minster Veterinary Centre Puppy Packages- The Best Start For Your New Companion It is important that your new bundle of fluff gets off to the best possible start in life. Preventative healthcare will play a major role in that, alongside diet, lifestyle and…
We HAve Upgraded Our Kitten Package To Include 12 Months Of Parasite Prevention Minster Veterinary Centre Kitten Package – The Best Start For Your New Companion It is important that your new bundle of fluff gets off to the best possible start in life. Preventative healthcare will play a major role in that,…
The pet travel scheme (PETS) allows dogs, cats and ferrets to travel through the EU and certain other countries based on a passport, microchip, rabies vaccination and certain pre-travel checks. We were down graded within this system on December 31st 2020 and become a part 2 listed country. This change means that UK issued blue…
Image from https://www.labradorlifeline.org Arthritis (osteoarthritis – OA) is an inflammatory process effecting one or more joints. Arthritis can follow any “insult” to a joint – which could be trauma, wear and tear, infection or an inappropriate immune system response. It can happen in any joint, but the larger joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees) are more…