Coastway Vets - Shoreham

24/06/2026

Incase you needed reminding-we are currently riding out temperatures of over 35 degrees😧
Please consider the dangers of heatstroke before walking your dog during this dangerous period.

24/06/2026

With a red weather warning coming in to force this morning due to the extreme heat, sadly having seen dogs being walked around our local area across he hottest period of the day the last few days, we feel its necessary to put this out there.

Please think before exercising your dog in the coming days.

17/06/2026

Finally some good news, our computers and phones are back up and running.
HOWEVER....
This now means he team have the challenge on catching up with note writing, reporting results, dispensing medication and responding to emails amongst many other things, for the past 10 days.
For this reason, your branch will be closed from 1pm today until 8am on Friday to facilitate this essential work.
You will still be able yo contact your branch by phone as normal and can use the buzzer system at the front door if you're attending to collect medication.
We thank you for your patience and ask for kindness to our team whilst they do this.

09/06/2026

Please share to see if we can find this gorgeous boys family❤

TOMMY 🐾 **UPDATE - In comments**

Do you recognise this gentle old soul. He was found wandering by himself on Downs Way in Southwick early this morning. He is Microchipped as “Tommy” but this was his name given by a charity so his name may have changed. There is unfortunately no other details on his microchip and he has no collar. He is receiving treatment with us. Share this post to help us find his family!

05/06/2026

*****URGENT NOTICE ISSUE IS STILL CURRENT AS OF 8AM MONDAY 15TH JUNE*******
Your team find themslves without phones or computer access today again. The IT team are working on it as we speak.
Could we ask clients with non urgent inquiries to call back after the weekend to allow us to work through urgent requests as swiftly as possible.
We will update this post as soon as we have further news.

We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause and thank you very much for your patience whilst we manage the situation as best we can.

03/06/2026

Lovely little Claude and Pepper recently came in together to have their his and her neutering procedures. Both were very brave and here they are recovering together before it was time to go home😍

02/06/2026

Tarragon is missing from home just over the bridge on Lancing. Please share.

01/06/2026

Summer is well underway and for the team here at Coastway Shoreham we have seen countless grass seed related problems this year, so here's a reminder of the problems these guys might cause and when to seek help.

Grass seeds are a common problem for pets during the summer months as the grasses become drier and shed these sharp dart like particles. They can work their way into your pets’ ears, eyes, paws and under the skin. Common symptoms are head shaking, paw licking, sneezing or the development of a localised area of swelling following walks in grassy areas.
Grass seeds come from the tops of long grass stems and can come off onto your pets coat as he or she runs past. The seeds have sharp ends with barbed edges so can pierce the skin and burrow into places on your pet. Unfortunately, in some cases can track under the skin, cause infection, inflammation and obviously discomfort. Their shape and the barbs mean that they go in easily, but are far harder to get out. These seeds can also represent a risk to eyes and ears causing irritation, damage and pain.
During the warmer months, we would recommend that owners check their pets over after exercise to try to remove anything that could work its way in and cause a problem.
If you think your pet could have a grass seed problem or just require further advice, please contact us at the surgery on (01273) 454040.

30/05/2026

Just incase you think a career in veterinary nursing might be for you, we thought you might like to know a bit about what's involved in becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
We'd say hard work, a love of animals and a disregard for the 9 to 5 type job!
Veterinary nurses play all kinds of roles within the veterinary surgery including, but not exclusive to, the support of the veterinary surgeon team. Nurses work across the spectrum of the surgery, including client support and advice, admissions and discharges of day patients, anaesthesia monitoring, prep and recovery of patients. Our nursing team also offer independent nurse clinics covering weight watchers, dental checks, puppy and kitten checks, senior clinics aswell as nail clips, a**l gland empties and post operative checks.

The qualities that we think make a good veterinary nurse include, being a team player, a good communicator, being able to think ahead and think on your feet and a love for continued learning throughout your career.
The British Veterinary Nursing Association have a great guide as to what's involved in training, if you or anyone you know are interested in this career path : https://bvna.org.uk/information-on-training/

And here's the link the the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guide for pet owners who may be interested in persuing a career as a veterinary nurse

https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/veterinary-careers/i-want-to-be-a-veterinary-nurse/ #:~:text=All%20veterinary%20nurse%20training%20is,educational%20institution%20for%20your%20qualification.

There must be some budding vet nurses in the making out there!!

29/05/2026

Last in our meet the nursing team posts is RVN Roz.

My name is Roz and I am interested in animal behaviour. I am currently undertaking a diploma in feline behaviour; I like to try to understand things from an animal’s perspective and believe a better understanding of their psychological needs is important.

I enjoy learning about rabbits and discussing their health and welfare, highlighting their complex needs and dispelling the myth that they are ideal starter pets.

I find it interesting learning about different life stage requirements and how ageing pets can be better supported through the ageing process, whether through diet, regular check ups and testing or adjustments to their environment. I am also keen to expand my knowledge on the human animal bond and how better to support pet carers during the bereavement process.