Village Vets at DSPCA

Ticks can carry serious diseases so it's best to get them removed ASAP.

Firstly, call your local Village Vets clinic - we can remove the tick for you and administer any treatment needed.

If you can’t make it into one of our clinics in a timely fashion, follow these steps:

1. Remove the tick promptly with tweezers, grasping it as close to the skin's surface as possible - Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting or jerking to prevent breakage.

2. Dispose of the tick by flushing it down the toilet or sealing it in a bag.

3. Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly.

4. Monitor your pet for any signs of illness, such as fever or lethargy, and book a checkup in your local Village Vets clinic.

Regularly check your pet for ticks, especially after outdoor adventures, and consider using tick preventatives recommended by our team.

There’s always a treat on hand at our clinics! Extra cuddles included!!

As temperatures rise, remember to keep your pets cool and comfortable! Provide plenty of shade and fresh water, take your pet for their walk at cooler times of the day, and never leave pets in a parked car—even for a few minutes. Let's keep our pets safe this summer!

Dear Clients,

We wanted to let you know that all our clinics will be closing on Friday, the 21st of June at 4pm for a special staff appreciation event. This time is dedicated to celebrating the hard work and dedication of our team, who tirelessly care for your beloved pets.

In the event of an emergency, please call your usual clinic phone number, and you will be directed to the emergency clinic accordingly.

We appreciate your understanding and support. Our normal hours will resume the following day.

Kind regards,
Village Vets Team

Meet the Team Member – Cecilia

Q - What is your role at Village Vets and at which clinic are you based?
A - I am a Vet in our Stillorgan clinic

Q - How long have you been with the company?
A - Almost 1 year

Q - What is your favourite part of the job?
A - Internal medicine

Q - What’s something you like to do outside of work?
A - I play piano and the flute, and I like board games.

Q - Do you have any pets at home?
A - Yes, 4 - 2 rabbits and 2 dogs

Q - What's one piece of advice you have for pet owners?
A - Prevention is the best cure long term

Myth: Pets only need to see a vet when they're sick.

Fact: Preventative care is key! Regular visits can catch issues early, saving your pet from pain and you from worry…

Ever wondered if it's tough to become a vet in Ireland for expats?

We were approached by Fillipe Cardoso from Bolder Podcast to discuss just that! Lucky for us, Village Vets boasts a diverse team, including Julia, our Veterinary Surgeon from Brazil, who's excited to share her insights on this topic.

Stay tuned for more on the Bolder podcast! 🎙️ Psst...it's all in Portuguese for those interested!

Nellie in for her pre travel check before she heads away on her summer holidays 🥰☀️

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Village Vets.

To find out more and apply check: https://bit.ly/3HtqBk1

Harley is a new addition to our receptionist team at our DSPCA clinic 🫡🐶🤍

Bubbles in for her first visit @ DSPCA Clinic today 🫧🤍

We are looking for a Orthopaedic Nurse to join our team at Village Vets.

To find out more and apply check: https://bit.ly/3HtqBk1

Mondays.. 🐈‍⬛🩵

Ruby trying out the new buster collar after her spay today ✨🤍🐶

We are really proud of Kim from our Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, and we wish her the best of luck at the ISFM conference. 👏 😺 🐈‍⬛

Harley recovering well after his little procedure 🐶🤍

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgery to join our team at Village Vets.

To find out more and apply check: https://bit.ly/3HtqBk1

We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Village Vets.

To find out more and apply check: https://bit.ly/3HtqBk1

Happy Friday from Saoirse who turned 3 last week 🐶💚

"Animals need People too. They need our care and kindness" 🐾💚

Due to the heavy snow we will be closing the clinic at 1.30pm today☃️ For any urgent queries you will be directed to the closest clinic🐱🐶 we apologise to our furry friends and hope everyone stays safe💗

When your hair style matches the nurses 💅🫶💗

Cat
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a lap-warming,affection-loving,hairball- producing, purring machine.

see also: best friend 🐱🩷

Last Friday was a special day for us as we had the pleasure of celebrating 20 years of veterinary nursing education at The Athlone Institute of Technology.

It was great to see a diverse group of 90 attendees coming together to explore various CPD talks and interactive sessions, delving into the latest trends in vet nursing practice. Our team was represented by Lorraine and Saoirse, who shared insights in a captivating CPD talk on veterinary dentistry. Alan also had the opportunity to chat with attendees about the Village Vets culture and answer questions about career opportunities.

Huge thanks to TUS_athlone for having us over. It was truly rewarding being part of such an informative event.

Gorgeous boy who was in this week with a sore leg💘Ricky spent majority of his first vet visit in the nurses arms for cuddles 🥰