*Vacancy for a Veterinary Nurse at Donview Veterinary Centre*

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We are currently looking for a Qualified RVN to join the team at our award winning practice in Inverurie.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our team of 11 Vets, 6 RVNs, 2 ANAs and support staff. We are a busy practice with great facilities and we strive for excellence in clinical care; an opportunity for a VN to increase their skills whilst supported by a very experienced team of nurses.

The ideal candidate will be keen to develop their skills and help us continue to deliver excellent clinical care for our patients. Someone who likes working as part of a team and has a natural enthusiasm for the work. Our nurses also deal face to face with the public so a desire to communicate well with our patients owners would be ideal! CPD funded and encouraged.

Please take a look at our website to find out more about the practice! http://ift.tt/1k5ASiU

We will consider applicants looking for full or part time work.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a covering letter to Jennifer O’Connor, Head Nurse, jennifer@donviewvets.co.uk. Closing date 14/9/17.

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The Great Donview Bake Off second round. Chocolate!

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Stacey the nurse was the judge as it was her last day at Donview Veterinary Centre. Very diplomatically she made everybody the winner. We had a great turn out of chocolate (Stacey’s favourite!) We wish to thank Stacey for all her hard work over the years and wish her all the best in her new chapter at Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals. Bye Stacey you will be missed! ????

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Dogs on leads!

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When you bring your animal to the vets please bring your dog on the lead and your cat in a secure basket. Take a look at this well trained sheep, leading by example ????  Modelled by Mike from Halfpenny Farm Animal Sanctuary in Kintore!

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Refurbishment ready!

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Here’s our temporary reception desk ready for our refurbishment this weekend!

Watch this space for updates!

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Equine Gastroscopy Day

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Equine Gastroscopy day Tuesday 30th May at Oyne Equestrian.

If you are worried your horse may be showing signs of gastric ulceration this is an ideal chance to get them checked out at a reduced cost, just £150+sedation drugs.

Signs can be vague and include poor performance, reduced appetite, weight loss, altered temperament, colic, back pain and diarrhoea.

If you want to get your horse checked out we still have a couple of slots left so please call us on 01467621429 to book them in!

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New foal just born!

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Welcome to the latest addition to the Donview family!

Steve successfully Artificially inseminated the mare and helped care for her during the pregnancy. We also attended her at the birth and helped with the foaling!

Mum and foal are both happy and doing well!

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Lungworm Alert!

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lungworm in dogs

Lungworm, caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum is gradually becoming increasing common throughout the UK and Ireland.  In affected dogs, clinical signs can range from a mild cough to life threatening bleeding problems.

Slugs and snails can carry the larval stage of Angiostrongylus vasorum and if dogs eat slugs and snails, they can become unwittingly infected. Some pets seem to have a taste for these garden dwellers but all dogs are at risk.  Some species of slug are very small and can be accidentally swallowed when dogs eat grass, drink from puddles or play with toys that have been left outside. The disease is commonest in young dogs that eat or play with slugs and snails.

Once swallow, the larvae migrate to the heart where they will develop into adult worms. The adult lungworms live in the heart and those blood vessels supplying the lungs. Here they lay their eggs, which hatch into larvae and migrate into the airways of the lungs. The dog then coughs them up, swallows the larvae, sheds them in the faeces and the life cycle begins again.

Clinical signs of lungworm can be vague and variable – ranging from a cough or tiring more easily, to bruising easily, serious bleeding problems and even fitting.

Prevention is very important for this potentially fatal disease – the only effective treatment is a monthly spot on that also prevents, fleas, mites, lice and other worms. Routine wormers do not prevent lungworm.

If you have any concerns about your dog regarding any of the above signs or wish to find out more about preventing this disease, please pop in or give us a call.

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