PET FIRST AID KENT

PET FIRST AID KENT

Our advice at Dog Advisor Kent HQ is to get yourself on a Pet First Aid course if you haven't already or haven't recently. We did this week (August 2025) and found it so useful and would be better placed to deal with an emergency now, for sure. We have two providers in the DOGGY DIRECTORY generally covering different parts of Kent. There are also hosted courses that you may be able to attend which are not on here so worth contacting them direct to see if there are other options.

Tips we took away from our course - have your vet number handy, know your Out of Hours vet and check out vets local to your holiday if you are on holiday with your dogs. In an emergency call ahead to the vet. You can access any vet in an emergency but do call ahead. If a vet is going into surgery they should wait if they know an emergency is incoming for example.

We've also added TRANSPORT & TAXI listings on this page as maybe you've enjoyed a glass of wine on a Saturday night for example and can't drive your dog in an emergency. And Animal PoisonLine which is a chargeable 24/7 service available to dog owners (accessibly priced at £35-£45 per call at time of writing). Have any packaging handy if your dog has ingested something.

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PET FIRST AID DATES MAP

PET FIRST AID DATES MAP


Pet Owners & Pet Professionals Animal First Aid Courses

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07395 834735
info@petownersfirstaid.co.uk
petownersfirstaid.co.uk
Kerry Stubbs who runs Pet Owners and Pet Professionals Animal First Aid courses qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 1999 and started writing her own Pet First Aid courses back in 2018 based on nearly 30 years of nursing, knowledge and training. Kerry continues to work in the out of hours emergency and critical care sector so has lots of practical experience and also holds a Certificate of Veterinary Nursing, Emergency and Critical Care.

Kerry has various versions of her course including a 4 hour condensed course or a 6 hour course. Kerry's courses are certified with CPD UK (6 hours), accredited with AMTRA (14points), CHA (refresher), meet NARCH requirements and are recommended by Medway and Maidstone councils.

Contact Kerry to find out what courses are currently available or perhaps you would like to host your own course with like-minded Pet Owners or Pet Professionals. You can also check current course dates and locations on petownersfirstaid.co.uk.

Bluebell Pet Care + Pet First Aid

Ashford

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07903 834429
bluebellpetcare@outlook.com
on Instagram
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bluebellpetcare.com
Ashford Kent
Passionate about pets and their well-being, I'm on a mission to empower pet owners with the knowledge and skills to be their pets' first responders. As a dedicated pet first aid instructor, I've combined my love for animals with extensive training to ensure that you can confidently handle any pet emergency.

My qualifications include an Associates Degree in Animal Agriculture (ASc), Certified Pet First Aid Instructor, and a Certificate in Education and Training.

I have run my own successful pet care business for almost 3 years, as well as previous work on farms and being a college/university lecturer.

Join me on this journey to keep our companions safe and healthy. You can sign up to one of our timetabled Pet First Aid sessions or get in touch to organise hosting your own!

Introducing LIVE online Pet First Aid Courses! Designed specifically for busy pet businesses and owners like you! Get the crucial training you need from the comfort of your home or office, without sacrificing a full day away. The course runs over 2 evenings and at the end, you'll gain your Level 2 certification. Protect the pets in your care, gain confidence, and elevate your services with expert guidance. Check out bluebellpetcare.com for dates and get signed up!

Dog + Ventures

Folkestone

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07510 547287
springrise.bookings@gmail.com
dogadventures.fun
Maple Cottage, Westfield Lane, Etchinghill, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8BZ

Specialising in enrichment, Susannah at Dog + Ventures Folkestone offers Canine Body Language & Pet First Aid Workshops, Enrichment sessions and 1-1 Training Courses (10 weeks). Get in touch to start a conversation about the best fit for your dog.

Or hire the 1 acre fully enclosed field for dogs, including the use of agility equipment, dig pit, puzzle toys and our sensory obstacle course for everyone to enjoy. Dog+ Ventures is an outdoor multisensory enrichment park opened by Susannah Parkin in 2018 to benefit anxious, shy and reactive dogs with the calm, positive, safe and exploratory environment.

Animal PoisonLine

Information from the Animal PoisonLine website correct as at 15th August 2025 - Is your pet displaying signs which definitely require treatment? e.g. collapse, coma, convulsions, breathing difficulties. If yes, please contact your vet immediately. Does the case involve: An adder bite? Blue green algae? True lilies in a cat? A bronchodilator inhaler? If yes, please contact your vet immediately.

Animal PoisonLine is a chargeable service that dog owners can access 24/7 if you're concerned your dog has ingested a poison. Have your credit card to hand and give them a call. £35 per call at time of publication (15/08/20258) £45 out of hours. Also check this link on the Animal PoisonLine website.

Bee's Pet Services

Sittingbourne

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07946 488856
beespetservices@gmail.com
on Instagram
beespetservices.co.uk
Sittingbourne Kent
Bee's Pet Services Sittingbourne offer a range of pet services in the Sittingbourne area including ...
  • Dog Walking
  • Wedding Chaperoning
  • Dog/Cat/Bird and other small animal home visits, if home visiting not suitable small animal boarding available, book early limited places.
  • Pet Taxi service for groomer/vet/boarder drop offs and pick ups in Sittingbourne

Get in touch with Becky at Bee's Pet Services to get booked in or start a conversation ...

AK Pet Service

Kent

07772 589511 (telephone in an emergency)
adrian@akpetservice.co.uk
Book ahead
Kent
AK Pet Service is licensed and approved to safely transport you and your pet(s) to and from your chosen location in a specially adapted ambulance, a reputable animal carrier established in 2009.

AK Pet Services include:

An Emergency Pet Ambulance service 24/7 (in an emergency please telephone).

Collection and transportation of your pet to and from veterinary appointments including referral centres.

Collection of cats/dogs and transport them to and from catteries or kennels.

Collection of cats/dogs and transport them to and from a holiday destination.

Transport all of your domestic pets to your new home on moving day.

Collect and deliver prescriptions from veterinary surgeries for your pet(s) to your home.

Transport your pet(s) to and from your chosen location if you are unable to accompany them including veterinary appointments.

Live CCTV cameras which monitor your pet while in transit.

A booking system designed for your convenience either online or via a telephone call.

What drives Adrian, the A in AK Pet Service to drive you?

It's simply that Adrian at AK Pet Services cares about animal welfare and offers a personalised caring service, his philosophy is to minimise any distress to you and your animal.


Sunday 7 September
Pet First Aid Ashford

Sunday 7 September - Pet First Aid Ashford

When?Sunday 7 September 2025
Where?Ashford Kent
Times?10:00-16:00
bluebellpetcare.com

This course is perfect for both pet enthusiasts and individuals working in the pet industry. It encompasses fundamental first aid topics for Dogs and Cats, but the knowledge can also be applied to a wide range of other animals. Gaining a grasp of basic pet first aid equips you with the abilities to provide initial assistance and mitigate their condition from deteriorating until veterinary care is administered.

Topics covered include CPR, choking, bandaging and more.

All supplies are provided as well as light refreshments. Level 2 CPD Accredited Certificate awarded upon successful completion.

Course is approximately 4.5 hours long.


Wednesday 22 October
Pet First Aid Gillingham

Wednesday 22 October - Pet First Aid Gillingham

When?Wednesday 22 October 2025
Where?Gillingham Golf Club, Woodlands Road, Gillingham Kent ME7 2AP
Times?09:00-15:00
Admission? Kerry Stubbs on 07395 834735 or petownersfirstaid@outlook.com to book
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Our Pet Owners & Pet Professionals Animal Pet First Aid course as standard includes the following:

  • * 6 hours CPD.
  • * 14 AMTRA points.
  • * Certificate of attendance.
  • * First Aid Manual.
  • * Nose2Tail webinar.
  • * Practical CPR and bandaging session.
  • * Background information pack.
  • * Free tea and coffee.


Sunday 2 November
Pet First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)

Sunday 2 November - Pet First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)

When?Sunday 2 November 2025
Where?Deal Kent
Times?10:00-14:30
bluebellpetcare.com

This course is perfect for both pet enthusiasts and individuals working in the pet industry. It encompasses fundamental first aid topics for Dogs and Cats, but the knowledge can also be applied to a wide range of other animals. Gaining a grasp of basic pet first aid equips you with the abilities to provide initial assistance and mitigate their condition from deteriorating until veterinary care is administered.

Topics covered include CPR, choking, bandaging and more.

All supplies are provided as well as light refreshments. Level 2 CPD Accredited Certificate awarded upon successful completion.

Course is approximately 4.5 hours long.


Wednesday 3 December
Pet First Aid Gillingham

Wednesday 3 December - Pet First Aid Gillingham

When?Wednesday 3 December 2025
Where?Gillingham Golf Club, Woodlands Road, Gillingham Kent ME7 2AP
Times?09:00-15:00
Admission? Kerry Stubbs on 07395 834735 or petownersfirstaid@outlook.com to book
On Facebook

Our Pet Owners & Pet Professionals Animal Pet First Aid course as standard includes the following:

  • * 6 hours CPD.
  • * 14 AMTRA points.
  • * Certificate of attendance.
  • * First Aid Manual.
  • * Nose2Tail webinar.
  • * Practical CPR and bandaging session.
  • * Background information pack.
  • * Free tea and coffee.